Welcome to
East London JKA Karate Club

Firstly I would like to say Well Done to all of you that have been able participate in the On-line Zoom session that Sensei Aaron has organised

As the lockdown restrictions are about to be reduced.

We would like to welcome our younger students back into the Dojo as of Monday April 12 at The Given Wilson Institute. Please note due to the current Covid guidelines we will be able to hold lesson for under  17 year, NO adults inside at this time. Please use the bookings system due to the limitation on numbers in the location.

Monday @ Given Wilson institute  Lessons Under 18 years of age only

• 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Beginners to Red Belt
• 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM Yellow to Purple Belt
• 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Purple white and above

Saturday Lesson @ Given Wilson institute Under 18 years of age only

We have given permission to use Given Wilson Institute the until June, we have an 1 Hour lesson all grades. Please use the bookings system due to the limitation on numbers in the location.

Students 18 years and above Saturday lesson in the car park

The plan is to have a lesson in the Car park while at the same time as the under 17 lesson is taken place in the hall this will enable some of the parents to have a lesson if they wish to attend.

Wednesday Robert Clack

Classes will restart as 14^th April,  for under 18 years , I am hoping the location will allow a family bubble to be facilitated as there is the space available.

Lastly

• We expect that as Monday 17th May adults will be officially permitted back in the Dojo in limited numbers.
• Our Friday Dojo is expected to re open in May date to be confirmed

• Newham Leisure Center location Saturday location
• Please be advised the that Newham leisure Center is not due to re open until June

Thank you for you continued support

We would like to welcome our younger students back into the Dojo as of
Monday April 12 at Given Wilson Institute. Please note due to the current Covid guidelines we will be able to hold lesson for 17 years and below, no adults at this time. You can bookings Monday lesson only at this time. 

Please note from Monday 17th May adults will be officially permitted back in the Dojo

Our Wednesday and Friday Dojo are still currently closed so we will advise on these locations specific re open dates as they become available.

Be advised that Newham Leisure Center is still closed to club bookings at this time.

Please update your calendars for our Summer Grading on July 31st and our Winter Grading on the 18th December

Congratulations to everyone from both clubs that attended today’s socially distance Grading examination, thank you for your attendance, you all did very well considering the challenging year everyone has had, be you be a child , teen or adult.

Please note the feedback from Sensei Otha today that all students need to work on their core exercise in the new year,

We wish you and your families a good festive break please keep safe and well.

We hope to see you all back in the dojo early next year

Regards

Club Committee

Important

Hello Parents

Just to let you all know that we are back in the Dojo for all locations.

Our lesson booking site has available dates through to next year please note we have limited number of spaces for the Given Wilson location so please book early. There is a waiting list if do not mange to get your first lesson.

The only exception Is the Friday lesson location which is not yet available, I am working getting this confirmed ASAP.

Grading is booked for Saturday the 19^th with Sensei Otha we will therefore be assessing this week.

Once you have been assessed you will be told if you can grading, you must have a valid JKA England license in order to grade

I do have licenses for some but not all of our new starters if you started as of  September 2020.  If you do not have a click here JKA license  

Grading cost will be £30 Cash Only please to be given to sensei with your license before the grading date.

Grading Saturday 19^th December

Location :- CASTLE GREEN LEISURE CENTRE, Gale Street, Dagenham, ESSEX, RM9 4UN

The time 10 am start ,the table for the day is to be confirmed.

Please note this will be a grading only there will NOT be a training session before.

Unfortunately due to the location restrictions we not allowed to have spectators in the hall on this occasion.

Grading Saturday 19^th December

Examiner Sensei Otha Chief Instructor JKA England

Location :- CASTLE GREEN LEISURE CENTRE, Gale Street, Dagenham, ESSEX, RM9 4UN

Please note this will be a grading only there will NOT be a training session before.

Please arrive on time we have a 10 am start with the children will be first to be graded. Please remember Social distance at all time every one should have their face mask with them thank you.

There is a one way system in effect therefore participates will enter through hall door and exit via the hall fire exit.

Unfortunately due to the location restrictions we not allowed to have spectators in the hall on this occasion.

Face to face Karate Training will start back at Robert Clack Leisure Center on the 2^nd of December and Given Wilson Center Saturday 5^th & Monday 7^th

Friday lesson will be added once the location confirms it will be reopening again.

Please use the booking site to book your places.

Sensei Aaron and Brian both attended the Reading October 2020 Qualification test administered by JKA England’s Ohta sensei, Ismail sensei, Stewart sensei, and D’Onofrio sensei.

Congratulation to Sensei Brian for passing JKA International Instructor D license and Sensei Aaron for passing JKA Referee & Judge International qualification.

Hello everyone,

To celebrate the clubs 10 year anniversary we have a run of limited edition mugs (logo on both sides) available.

kindly donated to the Club by our Chairman Sensei Carlos. all proceeds will go towards helping the club to pay it’s expenses.

The Club Mugs can be purchased from Sensei Brian and cost £7 for a single mug or £10 for two mugs.

Please Note Stock is extremely limited once they’re gone they’re gone!

Great for any occasion and excellent as a present to friends, family, colleagues.

Thank you for your understanding and support. Club Committee

Welcome Back October update

Monday Lesson class sizes have been reduced however we have 3 lesson as we will have 2 Instructors and 2 halls available. Please note these smaller class sizes will mean that the students will have a focused lesson.

Parents you can train in the same lesson as your children to help manage your time-table

Monday Lesson Given-Wilson Center all lesson 1 Hour Duration

• Session 1 Beginner to Red belt Starts 6 :30 PM
• Session 2 Yellow to Purple belt Starts 6 45 PM
• Session 3 Purple & white to Black belt 7:45 PM  
• We Kindly ask new single beginner adults to book lesson 2 or 3 to allow parents to train with their Children in the first lesson.

Robert Clack Leisure Center Wednesday lesson 7-8 pm

• A single lesson for all grades which will be 55 mins

Friday 7- 8 PM Saint Thomas Church

• A single lesson for all grades which will be 55 mins to allow for enough time lesson time change around.

Saturday Morning lessons Currently at the @ Given_Wilson Center

All grades welcome at both Lesson start times 9:30 & 10:40

Please be advised that we have had communication from the Newham Leisure center booking team, so we hope to be back in Newham leisure at their earliest convenience.  

Booking System

Review our New Booking system https://bookwhen.com/eastlondonjka

Step 1 Decide lesson you wish to take part in.

Step 2 Initiate payment example Paypal / online banking (Bank transfer payment) or Pay cash amount direct to Sensei.

Then Receive an email conformation of the booking

As a result of the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic, the club has to implement an online booking system to meet the requirements of our training locations. A mandatory requirement has been a reduction in the Monday Lesson class sizes, as a result we have increased our available lesson from 2 to 3 lesson per evening by splitting our available booking time. A Benefit of these changes means that each group will have a focused lesson.

Parents can train in the same lesson as your children to help manage your time table

Monday Lesson Given-Wilson Center with 40 mins duration and currently maximum of 12 Students

• Session 1 Orange to Red belt 40 min starts
• Session 2 Yellow to Purple belt 40 mins starts
• Session 3 Purple & white to Black belt 40 mins starts

Please note we will have a beginners only lesson on Mondays 6:45 PM

Robert Clack Leisure Center Wednesday lesson 7-8 pm

• A single lesson for all grades which will be 55 mins to allow for enough time lesson time change around.

Friday 7- 8 PM Saint Thomas Church

• A single lesson for all grades which will be 55 mins to allow for enough time lesson time change around.

Saturday lessons @ Given_Wilson Center

All grades welcome at both Lesson start times 9:30 & 10 :40

Booking System

Review our New Booking system https://bookwhen.com/eastlondonjka

Step 1 Decide lesson Plan

Step 2 Initiate payment example Paypal / online banking (Bank transfer payment) or Pay cash amount direct to Sensei .

September Classes