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Questions
& Answers:
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Q: - Can I
come to try a class ?
A:Yes , all
students can try out their first class for
free without any obligation.
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Q: - Is there
anything special I have to do to try a class
?
A:No, all you
do is show up and be ready to have a great
workout.
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Q: - What
should I wear ?
A:The best
thing to wear is either sweat or jogging
pants and a plain T-shirt. Please do not
wear jeans or dresses. Also it is best to
remove all jewelry and watch.
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Q: - I have a
child under 6, can they still participate in
the class ?
A: No.
Most children under 6 have a very difficult
time with motor skills and focus required to
handle an hour long karate class. The
youngest age we take young students is 6 .
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Q: - Whether
or not my child can take the class on his
own or does a parent need to accompany him ?
A:As the
classes are an hour long the parents are
most welcome to stay and observe. You can
drop off and pick up your child if
she/he is older than 8. Younger children
often need some assistance or support from
the parents especially until they have been
accommodated with the environment of the
karate classes.
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Q: - I have
previous martial arts experience from
another school, do I need to start over as a
white belt ?
A:This
depends on the style previously studied and
the current ability level. Calgary Karate
Club is a traditional Karate school with
emphasis on the quality technique. Students
that come from traditional Karate school and
demonstrate good technique may be able to
transfer into our style at an appropriate
level. If this
is the case of you, it is best to contact
Sensei Steve Heiter at karateclub@shaw.ca
to discuss your specific situation.
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Q: - Is your
program a course or and an ongoing activity
?
A:Our karate
programs are on going and run from early
September to end of July, new students
are welcome all year round.
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Q: - Will the
children do sparring ?
A:In the
first 2 years they will not do any sparring,
however they will learn certain self-defense
and bully preventive methods. They also will
practice contact punches and kicks to soft
target shields held by the instructors. Our
more advance students might do strictly non-
contact sparring under very close
supervision of the instructors.
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Q: - How to
wear the karate uniform properly , is it a
certain way ?
A:Yes, the
most common mistake is that the jacket's
right side is on the top, especially with
ladies and girls following the westerner
style of wearing a robe. In Japan where our
martial art comes from, both ladies and
gentlemen have the left side of their
kimonos over the right one. The only time it
is changed for one`s own funeral.-
How to tie my karate belt ?
-click please
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Q: Are there
any special rules I have to follow on the
karate classes ?
A:
Yes ,
Many of the things
we do in the dojo we do for a reason, the
dojo etiquette was designed to help you with
your training and to understand Karate . The
etiquette consists of common sense, plain
good manners and old traditions. There are
also many unwritten rules that we have to
learn by observing other students, this way
you develop buy using your own initiative
and common sense.
- Students will bow
and say "OSU" upon entering
and leaving the dojo.
- Proper respect
will be shown to all senior belts and
elders.
- Prior to
addressing a senior belt, students will
bow and say "OSU".
- No shoes are to
be worn on the dojo floor.
- Students will
warm up with a minimum of noise before
classes.
- Black belts will
be addressed in the following manner:
SHIHAN 5th Dan and
above
SENSEI 3rd
and 4th Dan
SEMPAI 1st and
2nd Dan
- Do not address an
instructor by their first name .
- No student will
leave the class without permission from
the instructor.
- Only a clean
white gi (uniform) will be worn.
- Fingernails and
toenails must be kept trimmed short.
- Any jewelry and
watch must be removed prior to training.
- Talking during
class will not be tolerated.
- All students
shall conduct themselves, both inside
and outside of the dojo, in such a way
as to not disgrace the club.
- When late to
class, bow in the normal manner, kneel
with your back to the class in seiza,
wait with eyes closed in mokuso. When
acknowledged remain in seiza and bow
saying OSU again and then quickly join
the back of the class.
- In the dojo, you
should always show good manners and
listen carefully to the instructor's
directions. Do not waste your time and
everyone else's if you are not prepared
to treat your training seriously and
always show a respectful attitude
towards Karate
Other specific dojo
rules :
- The second class
is reserved for adult and advanced
children students. In case of families,
only those children can stay in the dojo
whose parents are present. The parent
has to take full responsibility for
his/her children during the second
class.
- More than 5
minutes late is not tolerated due to
safety as the student will miss the warm
up and without it the risk of sport
injuries are much greater . Try not to
be late at all.
- We have to
observe and follow the rules of the
Calgary Board of Education of
Expectation of School Rental Groups.
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