Vale Karate News
As The Welsh Government eased restrictions from May 17th 2021, to allow 30 people to train indoors, our class timetable has reflected this.
On the one hand, we were no longer able to use the main Hall at our base, Barry Leisure Centre on Thursdays from 7pm, but on the other, we could now allow all Black Belts to train together on both Mondays and Tuesdays.
Hopefully at some point in June or July we can return to the dojo on a full time basis.
Watch this space!
After (another) twenty weeks of Zoom Classes only, the last week (hopefully…) will be the week commencing April 26th.
Monday & Wednesday: 5pm Tigers and Beginners/Yellow Belts 5.30 Red & Green Belts
Tuesday & Thursday: 5pm Blue & Purple Belts, 5.30 Brown & Black belts
Please note we will continue having Zoom classes once a week, on Wednesdays, until we return to a completely normal way of training. Even then it’s not to be ruled out as Zoom classes have saved our club!
CLASSES AT THE LEISURE CENTRE WILL COMMENCE ON 4th MAY (Monday 3rd May being a Bank Holiday)
PLEASE NOTE: Entry to the Leisure Centre will be conditional on using the NHS App, so if you haven’t done so already, please download it.
If training in the dojo, Socks should be worn for the time being, when we return to the Main Hall, trainers should be worn.
During 121s in the Dojo, a Parent/Guardian should be accompany children, unfortunately all classes in the Main Hall are Behind Closed Doors (no spectators) for the time being.
We will return to the Dojo on Tuesday 4th May when we will run a week of Dojo 121s which will take place every 20 mins, starting at 4pm. So 4pm, 4.20pm, 4.40pm etc.. The last slot being at 7.40pm (until 8pm) these will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
On Saturday 8th May 121’s will take place every 20 mins from 10am, with the last slot being at 2.40pm (until 3pm)
There will not be any 121s on Friday 7th involved as we will instead revert back to zoom classes, so that everyone can train.
There will be four zoom classes Friday 7th May:
5pm Tigers and Beginners/Yellow Belts
5.30 Red & Green Belts
6pm Blue & Purple Belts
6.30 Brown & Black belts
From 10th May we return to a class structure in the Main Hall of the Leisure Centre.
it is expected, as we experienced in Sept-Dec that these classes will be behind closed doors (No spectators) more info will be given as soon as possible.
121 FEES
Please be aware that I USUALLY charge £12 for a 20 minute 121 class. These classes are extremely beneficial and excellent value for money if improving is important to you.
HOWEVER During these two weeks of exclusive 121s all those who pay Monthly in advance will not be charged anything extra. Those who are invoiced at the end of each month will be charged just £5 for a 121 class. Normal 121 fees will resume from May 17th.
Sixty of our students, who have trained with dedication and perseverance throughout the two Lockdowns were rewarded when they earned their next Belts a the April Grading, we sincerely hope our last zoom Grading! Well done to everyone!
There will be eight group classes weekly, with 60 121s available every other week. until all children are back in school.
MONDAYS 5pm: TIGERS, JUNIOR BEGINNERS & YELLOW BELTS 5.30pm: RED & GREEN BELTS
TUESDAYS 5pm: BLUE & PURPLE BELTS 5.30pm: BLACK & BROWN BELTS
WEDNESDAYS 5pm: TIGERS, JUNIOR BEGINNERS & YELLOW BELTS 5.30pm: RED & GREEN BELTS
THURSDAYS 5pm: BLUE & PURPLE BELTS 5.30pm: BLACK & BROWN BELTS
Monday from 4th Jan. 5pm Novice Tigers (Red/Green Stripes) 5.30pm Advanced Tigers & Beg/Yellow Belts 6pm Red Belts 6.30 Green Belts
Tuesday from 5th Jan. 5pm Blue Belts 5.30 Purple Belts 6pm 1st Kyu’s 6.30pm Brown & Black Belts
Wednesday from 6th Jan. 5pm New Adult Beginners 5.30pm All Tigers & Beg/Yellow Belts 6pm Red Belts 6.30pm Green Belts
Thursday from 7th Jan. 5pm Blue Belts 5.30 Purple Belts 6pm 1st Kyu’s 6.30pm Brown & Black Belts
