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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: Most children under
6 have a difficult time with motor skills and focus required
to handle an hour long karate class. However there are a few
5 year olds who can handle the beginner class. If you feel
your 5 year old has good focus and can do a structured
activity in a serious environment for an hour you can have
them try the classes. The instructor will be able to
determine if your child is mature enough to join the class.
Between age of 5 and 6 ,one of the parents active
involvement is required.
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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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