MONDAY
5.00 - 6.05
5.00 - 6.05
WHITBURN PARISH HALL SR6 7JZ (near Whitburn pond).
This is a new club and will be aimed at the lower grades and new starters. A good starter club with a nice friendly atmosphere.
This is a new club and will be aimed at the lower grades and new starters. A good starter club with a nice friendly atmosphere.
TUESDAY
6.00 - 8.00
6.00 - 8.00
BUNNYHILL CENTRE DOWNHILL SR5 4BW (downstairs to walk in centre).
This is a busy venue with the second hour being a kumite (sparring) only session. Choose one or two hours.
This is a busy venue with the second hour being a kumite (sparring) only session. Choose one or two hours.
WEDNESDAY
4.45 - 5.45
4.45 - 5.45
FULWELL DAYCARE CENTRE SR6 9QW (Opposite Redby Chip shop, Fulwell Road).
An ideal beginners club with lots of young kids attending. Currently our quietest venue.
An ideal beginners club with lots of young kids attending. Currently our quietest venue.
WEDNESDAY
6.15 - 7.15
(optional extra hour available)
6.15 - 7.15
(optional extra hour available)
BOLDON METHODIST CHURCH NE36 0PA (on main road through Boldon at lights).
A mixed grade club with predominantly lower grades and younger kids. Good beginners club. The second hour is aimed at low grades with ambition. It is not for 5 and 6 yr old beginners, it is precision kata and kumite for those competent enough to keep up and those perfecting competition technique.
A mixed grade club with predominantly lower grades and younger kids. Good beginners club. The second hour is aimed at low grades with ambition. It is not for 5 and 6 yr old beginners, it is precision kata and kumite for those competent enough to keep up and those perfecting competition technique.
THURSDAY
5.00 - 7.00
7.00 - 8.00 (Adults)
5.00 - 7.00
7.00 - 8.00 (Adults)
ALL SAINTS CHURCH HALL, Sunderland Rd, CLEADON SR6 7UR (on the main road near the pond). Choose one or two hours. Second hour is mostly sparring (kumite).
Adult session follows from 7.00 till 8.00.
Adult session follows from 7.00 till 8.00.
FRIDAY
5.00 - 7.00
5.00 - 7.00
REDHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE SR5 5LJ (next door to Redhouse Comp/ Academy).
Choose one or two hours. Second hour is sparring (kumite) only.
Choose one or two hours. Second hour is sparring (kumite) only.
SATURDAY
2.30 - 3.30
2.30 - 3.30
BUNNYHILL CENTRE DOWNHILL SR5 4BW (downstairs to walk in centre).
Great little kids and beginner session. I try to keep this a fun session and light hearted for beginners.
Great little kids and beginner session. I try to keep this a fun session and light hearted for beginners.
BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME AT ALL OUR CLASSES
but some are more suitable than others. One free taster session is given to all new starters
ADULT CLASSES THURSDAY FROM 7.00 TILL 8.00 AND SUNDAY FROM 1.00 TILL 2.00.
Fairly quiet sessions for adults of all ages. Light fun cardio and karate in a friendly atmosphere. Total novices are welcome.
PRIVATE LESSONS Are available most Saturdays at a cost of £7.50 per half hour. Mainly for those who wish to take karate seriously and strive for perfection. Not suitable for everyone as they are competition based.
Click here for more information about Private Lessons.
KARATE SUITS AND EQUIPMENT.
We sell all karate related goods cheaper than retail price. Suits known as a gi (pronounced gee) start from £12 then go up in value depending on what you wish to spend. There are many on the market to choose from.
TOURNAMENTS AND COMPETITIONS.
No one has to compete at any competitions; they are there for those that wish to do so. But consider this, the greatest motivator for students is competing and without the incentive of putting their skills to the test against an unknown opponent they will simply go through the motions in lessons without the extra effort required to become great. We hold twice yearly in-club competitions. These are specifically designed for beginners and new comers and the easiest and cheapest way to try a karate competition. These competitions are totally reliant on lots of white belts and new comers entering and are fairly unique to Dokan. I like parents to try to support these events.
In 2014 we gained 12 National, 8 International and 13 World karate champions. Not another club in the country can boast this.
We have a fundraising committee with charitable status and all the money we raise goes towards sponsoring our kids competition fees. We generally pay 50% of all entry fees.
GRADINGS.
Students grade when they are good enough not on how many lessons they have attended. Do not be offended if your child misses one or two gradings. We have the highest standard of karateka throughout our clubs and the intention is to keep it that way.
Any questions? Email Sensei Kevan Mitchinson.
but some are more suitable than others. One free taster session is given to all new starters
ADULT CLASSES THURSDAY FROM 7.00 TILL 8.00 AND SUNDAY FROM 1.00 TILL 2.00.
Fairly quiet sessions for adults of all ages. Light fun cardio and karate in a friendly atmosphere. Total novices are welcome.
PRIVATE LESSONS Are available most Saturdays at a cost of £7.50 per half hour. Mainly for those who wish to take karate seriously and strive for perfection. Not suitable for everyone as they are competition based.
Click here for more information about Private Lessons.
KARATE SUITS AND EQUIPMENT.
We sell all karate related goods cheaper than retail price. Suits known as a gi (pronounced gee) start from £12 then go up in value depending on what you wish to spend. There are many on the market to choose from.
TOURNAMENTS AND COMPETITIONS.
No one has to compete at any competitions; they are there for those that wish to do so. But consider this, the greatest motivator for students is competing and without the incentive of putting their skills to the test against an unknown opponent they will simply go through the motions in lessons without the extra effort required to become great. We hold twice yearly in-club competitions. These are specifically designed for beginners and new comers and the easiest and cheapest way to try a karate competition. These competitions are totally reliant on lots of white belts and new comers entering and are fairly unique to Dokan. I like parents to try to support these events.
In 2014 we gained 12 National, 8 International and 13 World karate champions. Not another club in the country can boast this.
We have a fundraising committee with charitable status and all the money we raise goes towards sponsoring our kids competition fees. We generally pay 50% of all entry fees.
GRADINGS.
Students grade when they are good enough not on how many lessons they have attended. Do not be offended if your child misses one or two gradings. We have the highest standard of karateka throughout our clubs and the intention is to keep it that way.
Any questions? Email Sensei Kevan Mitchinson.