If you have friends or family who are right age for the session you’re joining, they’re welcome to take part in the same room (at no extra cost) – but remember social distancing principles and don’t invite people round specifically for training.
Do I need a martial arts licence?
You don’t need a licence for the first three training session, but after that you’ll need to get a licence by becoming a member of EGKA.
What do I wear?
A karate gi (if you have one) or gym kit. If you’d like to buy a gi, you can get one from Blitz or Bytomic.
How much space do I need?
About two square metres.
What if I have an injury?
Make sure you let me know, so I can help you adjust. Please take advice from your doctor/physio about what you’re allowed to do and how you should take care of the injury during training – for example, avoiding certain moves or stances. Never train if you have a fever.
Can I join a class late?
You might need to wait until there’s a suitable pause in the training for the instructor to let you join.
Can other people join me on the same screen?
Yes – they’re covered by your fee – but they must be members of your household, in line with the government guidelines on social distancing, and the right age/grade. Anyone who joins will need to get an EGKA licence after three training sessions.
Can I grade virtually?
Unfortunately it isn’t possible to do a fair assessment online at the moment, and rules on social distancing mean we can’t cover enough of the syllabus. But training virtually means you can still work towards a grading once social distancing is over!
I train in another dojo. Can I still train with you?
Yes, as long has your instructor has agreed to it and contacted me to confirm.
I train in another style. Can I still train with you?
Yes – you’ll need an introduction from a member of EGKA/IOGKF, your instructor’s permission and
confirmation from your instructor.