Chikara Dojo Kyokushin Karate Club Ikon
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: 17:30 - 20:45
Thursday: -
Friday: 16:30 - 19:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -
About Chikara Dojo Kyokushin Karate Club Ikon
Mon - Mixed class 6-7. Adults only 7-8
Wed - Mixed class 6-7. Adults only 7-8
Fri - Mixed class 5-6. Adults only 6-7
Children £5 per lesson or £25 per month
Adults £6 per lesson or £35 per month
Chikara Dojo Kyokushin Karate Club Ikon Description
CHIKARA DOJO OF KYOKUSHIN KARATE
Joining Instructions
Congratulations !
First of all let me congratulate you as you have expressed an interest in one of the best karate clubs in the UK and the only one of its kind in the North East of England. The instruction given here is of the highest standard and is the result of our Chief Instructor spending six years training and teaching in Japan. He is also a qualified secondary school teacher with knowledge of different learning styles. At our club we have members who train for many reasons. If you want to simply keep fit whilst learning a martial art that is fine. If you want to become a champion, that is fine too. We cater for all ages and abilities.
Your first lesson is free!
Once you have had your first lesson we allow you four lessons decide if you would like to join this unique club.
At the moment we have students who only train once per week for one reason or another and this is absolutely fine. Those who do train only once per week however should remember the curriculum requires that in the early stages 48 hours of Dojo training is needed between gradings and twice that amount for higher grades.
I am sure that you will agree that in order to become good at anything requires a certain level of dedication and it is hoped that by offering flexible payment methods we can help our students develop their skills in a way that best suits them.
The payment methods on offer at our club are as follows;
Seniors are charged at £35 and children up to 18yrs £25. This will be done in the form of a standing order that will be debited from a bank account once per month at a date suitable for you. These payments will allow students to train as often as they want (up to 4 times per week for juniors and 3 for adults, should they wish).
Students who do not wish to take advantage of this method of payment and only wish to train as and when they can will be charged at £6. 00p (adult) and £5. 00p (junior) per lesson. Usual fees for use of equipment only of £2 for seniors and £1 for juniors will apply to individuals training every Friday, who do not take advantage of the payment plan.
A one off joining fee to cover administration is charged at £10 for juniors and £20 for seniors.
Standing order mandates for the monthly payments are provided and processed by the club so there is no need for you to contact your bank. It will all be done for you. There is no contract to sign and you will not be tied into any terms conditions.
You will also be expected to join our karate organisation. For the yearly fee you will have insurance cover and will receive a membership card and passport in which to keep a record of your achievements. Junior application is £40 and yearly renewal is £20, Senior application is £50 and yearly renewal is £30.
We also recommend that you purchase a training suit, shin and instep pads and leather bag gloves to minimise injuries that may occur. They are available at reception.
Kyokushin Karate for Children and Young People
The increasing threats posed to children and young people in today's society cause us all great concern and it seems hardly a day goes by without another horrific story exposed in the media. Violence has become part of everyday life with the victims too often being innocent children. Unfortunately our society has helped to grown some disruptive, undisciplined youngsters who cause misery to young and old alike.
At the Chikara Dojo we aim to teach our students the moral values too often missing in today's society. We place great emphasis on respect for parents, family and friends, teachers, the law, senior citizens, peoples' property and perhaps most importantly for themselves.
We teach the threats caused by modern social issues such as substance abuse, bullying, strangers, unsafe play areas etc. We aim to make our students aware of the dangers that exist today and give them confidence to try and deal with situations if they can not be avoided. Perhaps most importantly, the students are taught that fighting is only ever the last resort and that it is better to avoid danger in the first place. Our classes are composed of different sections, each with their own purpose;
Exercises including warm ups and stretching are performed to improve fitness and maintain flexibility as well as to prepare the body for the training to follow.
Fundamental techniques are taught in the form of blocks, punches, kicks and strikes, teaching the students how to use their bodies, hands, feet and elbows as natural weapons. Posture and balance are taught along with break falls, throws and restraint locks. Self-defence techniques are explained and practised and sparring is performed with the emphasis placed on working with a partner so that both students can progress.
Learning many kata (prearranged forms of attacks and defences) requires dedication and discipline, each kata being more complex as progression is made.
The students are encouraged by regular gradings where they are checked on physical performance, etiquette and manners, kihon (basic techniques) kata and kumite (sparring). They are awarded a succession of belts from orange up to black, which indicate their progress.
We offer disciplined training sessions, suitable for students of all ages where they will not only learn but also have fun.
We aim to develop good characters in our students, the result of which will show in their attitude at home and in school. Bullying in any form is not tolerated and any student found to be bullying will be severely dealt with. The etiquette and code of conduct required in classes is of a very high standard and the students quickly learn self-discipline. This can be seen in the excellent manners of even our youngest students.
Our aim is to provide a safe, disciplined, fun way of learning Kyokushin Karate as a true Martial Art to help our students grow into mature, well mannered individuals with the hope that we can help build a better community.
We hope this information has been useful to you and we look forward to seeing you.
Reviews
One of our Students at the club are doing a Charity fight for cancer research, if you’re interested in watching him fight please feel free to contact him or the club page, if you cannot go see him fight you can still help by donating below. OSU!!
This week it was impossible to choose between these two about who got the trophy! So they each got one! 6 minute handstand done by the epic Chikara Walkers!! Well done boys! It's a privilege to teach you both Osu!!
Brad and mini Brad! A pre-training cheeky pic 😂
Club will be open tonight 18:30, if you’re interested in training please let us know so we have rough idea how many people will be coming 🤙👊 OSU!!
Perfect start to our competition training!! Team Chikara! Osu!
Another Grading and Summer Camp Success for Spennymoor Club
Five members from the North East’s only Kyokushin karate club took their club level gradings recently at the club’s annual training camp. They were tested for two hours on technique, stamina and ability by visiting instructor Shihan (Master) Mac Robertson (6th Dan).
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From the adult’s class, Stevie Bingham achieved his orange belt and James Cooke achieved his orange belt black stripe. Michelle Turnbull and Bradley Hall both achieved blue belt black stripe status. The highest rank achieved was by Lee Corner who graded to yellow belt, black stripe.
“Standards in our club are extremely high and we expect nothing but the best from our students. I am pleased by the results of this grading and they just go to show that training regularly and hard pays off. Taking a grading as part of our annual Summer Camp is always tough, as training takes place throughout the entire weekend and it is extremely tiring, particularly for those who want to move up the ranks” commented Chief Instructor, Adam Walker.
The next club level grading will take place in December and the next national grading will take place at the annual Kyokushin Winter Camp in Scotland in February next year. Several students from the Chikara Dojo will be taking their National Grading examinations for brown and black belts at this camp.
More details of this unique club and their kickboxing lessons can be found by checking out their facebook page by searching Chikara Dojo and by looking at their website at northeastkyokushinkarate.co.uk You can also email arimz@hotmail.com or call Adam Walker on 07713 411 198.
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Some fun in the water OSU!
Camp Geordie has begun!!!!! OSU!!!!
Epic fun tonight with the Introduction to Kyokushin Karate course!! Lots of good stuff coming from these kids this evening!! OSU!!
Camp g is next week. If you haven't let Keeley know you're going please do it asap. Numbers are needed for the food order. Please drop a message or a comment. Osu!
Hannah blasting the pads!
Evie blasting the pads!!
A bit of fun! #Fun4Everyone
We are here ready and set up!!! OSU!!!
One of our Members of the club not only showing off their karate skills but also their climbing skills!! Well done Hannah! 😱 OSU!!
Chikara Dojo has arrived at Shildon Fun4All Partnership and Hackworth Park!! If you’re close by drop in and have a chat! It would be great to see you!! OSU!!!
Thank you so much for making our visit so welcoming. Your professionalism and outstanding time and effort you dedicate is a real credit to the club and your students. Thank you.
Myself and 2 eldest daughters were members for 2 years and my youngest daughter will be joining very shortly. I always found the instructors to be very helpful, patient, knowledgeable and at all times respectful. This is a great club, a fantastic set of people and the place to go if your interested in learning a martial art.
I used to do a 100 mile round trip twice a week for 3 years to train at this dojo, I think that says it all.
Quality training.
I have been at this club 16 years, don't know what I'd do without it or who I'd be without it! Thank you Sensei for going to Japan all them years ago, without you none of us would have met, huge OSU!!
Thank you so much for making our visit so welcoming. Your professionalism and outstanding time and effort you dedicate is a real credit to the club and your students. Thank you.
Myself and 2 eldest daughters were members for 2 years and my youngest daughter will be joining very shortly. I always found the instructors to be very helpful, patient, knowledgeable and at all times respectful. This is a great club, a fantastic set of people and the place to go if your interested in learning a martial art.
I used to do a 100 mile round trip twice a week for 3 years to train at this dojo, I think that says it all.
Quality training.
I have been at this club 16 years, don't know what I'd do without it or who I'd be without it! Thank you Sensei for going to Japan all them years ago, without you none of us would have met, huge OSU!!
Thank you so much for making our visit so welcoming. Your professionalism and outstanding time and effort you dedicate is a real credit to the club and your students. Thank you.
Myself and 2 eldest daughters were members for 2 years and my youngest daughter will be joining very shortly. I always found the instructors to be very helpful, patient, knowledgeable and at all times respectful. This is a great club, a fantastic set of people and the place to go if your interested in learning a martial art.
I used to do a 100 mile round trip twice a week for 3 years to train at this dojo, I think that says it all.
Quality training.
I have been at this club 16 years, don't know what I'd do without it or who I'd be without it! Thank you Sensei for going to Japan all them years ago, without you none of us would have met, huge OSU!!
Thank you so much for making our visit so welcoming. Your professionalism and outstanding time and effort you dedicate is a real credit to the club and your students. Thank you.
Myself and 2 eldest daughters were members for 2 years and my youngest daughter will be joining very shortly. I always found the instructors to be very helpful, patient, knowledgeable and at all times respectful. This is a great club, a fantastic set of people and the place to go if your interested in learning a martial art.
I used to do a 100 mile round trip twice a week for 3 years to train at this dojo, I think that says it all.
Quality training.
I have been at this club 16 years, don't know what I'd do without it or who I'd be without it! Thank you Sensei for going to Japan all them years ago, without you none of us would have met, huge OSU!!
More about Chikara Dojo Kyokushin Karate Club Ikon
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: 17:30 - 20:45
Thursday: -
Friday: 16:30 - 19:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -