HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN? WILL I HAVE TO FIGHT? WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? WHO WILL I BE TRAINING UNDER? VENUES TRAINING TIMES FEES COUNT TO TEN IN JAPANESE

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN?

Initially, you should train at least once to twice a week and as you progress through the grades you will need to train more often. Bear in mind that you can do a lot of training in your own time with the classes providing an opportunity to check your techniques and learn new ones.
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WILL I HAVE TO FIGHT?

You will not be involved in sparring until you reach the grade of Green Belt, which takes about 1 1/2 to 2 years. By then you will be proficient in your techniques and the introduction of sparring will seem like a natural extension of your training.

Shingen Karate is what is referred to as a full-contact style which means when we spar or practice fight we do make contact. However, there are a range of degrees of contact and you will be taken through a full range of these before you are involved in full contact. Sparring is nothing to fear, it is the natural opportunity to test your techniques in a safe, supportive environment amongst friends.
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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

During your first introductory sessions, a t-shirt and shorts or track pants is suitable. When you sign up you will be able to buy a new uniform (called a Gi) to make you feel truly part of the club.
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WHO WILL I BE TRAINING UNDER?

Shihan Geordie Thompson is the founder of the style and the head instructor in this Dojo. He has been training in Karate since 1973 and has been involved in teaching martial arts since 1980. He is currently a 6th Dan (Rokudan) Black Belt in Karate and a 4th Dan (Yondan) in Iaido and in Jodo. Iaido and Jodo are weapon arts that are taught in the Shingen Academy at Black Belt Level only.

More info about Shihan Geordie

Sempai Jason Gardiner is a 2nd Dan (Nidan) Black Belt in Shignen Karate and is also studying Kickboxing.

More info about Sempai Jason

Sempai Paul Keogh is a 2nd Dan (Nidan) Black Belt in Shingen Karate.

More info about Sempai Paul

Sempai Geoff Jagoe, Sempai Barb de la Hunty and Sempai Ross Frankel are all 1st Dan (Shodan) Black Belts in Shingen Karate who teach classes at the Dojo.

More info about The Shodan Sempais

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VENUES

Applecross Scout Hall,
41A McCallum Crescent,
Ardross, Western Australia.

Aqualife Recreation Centre,
Somerset Street, East Victoria Park.

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TRAINING TIMES

Monday: Applecross Dojo, Applecross Scout Hall, 41A McCallum Crescent, Ardross 5.45-6.30pm: Beginners Class - White and Blue Belts 6.30-7.30pm: General Class - Blue, Yellow and Green Belts 7.30-8.30pm: Senior Class - Green Belts and above Wednesday: Applecross Dojo, Applecross Scout Hall, 41A McCallum Crescent, Ardross 5.45-6.30pm: Beginners Class - White and Blue Belts 6.30-7.30pm: General Class - Blue, Yellow and Green Belts 7.30-8.30pm: Senior Class - Green Belts and above NEW CLASS STARTING THURS 24TH JULY: Victoria Park Aqualife Centre, Sommerset Street, Vic Park Thursdays 4.30pm -5.15pm New Junior Karate Class The fee for the beginners program is $100 which covers training for the term and a free T shirt Friday: Applecross Dojo, Applecross Scout Hall, 41A McCallum Crescent, Ardross 6.30-7.30pm: General Class - focus on sparring

Grading and Camp dates can be found on the Calendar page

This page updated June 29, 2008

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FEES

Fee Structure from 1st July 2008:

If you pay for the full 12 months by the end of July the following discounted rates will apply.

Juniors $400
Students $600
Seniors $800

For the second member of a family training a 10% discount automatically applies.

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