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Central Karate Schools are proud to be affilliated directly to the English Karate Federation. Central Karate Schools was established in 1992 by Steven and Selina Moore specialising in teaching karate to children from four years of age to adults. Central started off with just one small club in Walsall and has now expanded to many areas of the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. Central have a team of highly trained Karate Instructors who are all, 1st Aid Qualified, Enhanced CRB Checked, and are Minimum Level 3 English Karate Federation coaches. Central specialise in teaching karate to children four and above, classes are exclusively for children. Adults are welcome we offer several classes which over 16's can attend. Central will always strive to offer a safe friendly environment to train in, offering the best coaching skills to its students. In return the student will be expected to conduct themselves in a courteous manner, respecting the training area, sensei, fellow students and parents at all times. Central are very proud to have had students selected for the:
Bullying both verbal and physical will be dealt with severely, and will result in loss of membership. On completion of the fourth week of training, if the student is suitable they will have the opportunity to become a full member of Central karate schools. A licence form will be issued to each new student, on becoming a full member which will affiliate the student to Central Karate Schools who are affiliated to the English Karate Federation. |
Central are proud to have had 5 students in the EKF England National Kumite A Squad. There are no false promises given, your child will become a competent karateka if they train regularly, students will learn to be more assertive and will receive high quality tuition to reach their martial art potential. Students are expected to practice in their own time to pass their gradings and will only move forwards in their karate training by working hard in the classes, attending courses, listening to their sensei and following their advice. All students have to train for a minimum of five years to be eligible for a Black belt 1st Dan grading. Students who are twelve and above who, continue to train twice weekly will be entered for their 2nd Dan grading. Students have to be over 16 to be considered for a 3rd Dan Parents are welcome and encouraged to watch the classes at any time. Central cater for all abilities of student, many children who lack confidence or who are bullied or may have learning difficulties attend classes on a regular basis and train alongside their friends and grow in confidence gradually through the training and grading process. In the past Twenty years central have had 426 students pass their Black belt 1st Dan, 84 students pass their 2nd Dan. 10 students pass their 3rd Dan. Steve has cycled Lands End to John O Groats raising £1500 for the Walsall Manor Hospital MRI Scanner Appeal, and has completed the London Marathon to raise £1811 for Mencap. Central have also raised £480 for children in need, and £75 for the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust. Selina has recently completed the Great North Run in Newcastle raising over 700 pounds for the Make a Wish Foundation. Many students who have gone on to achieve the rank of Black belt have various Special Needs, namely: Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. Karate is a recommended activity which helps kids with Dyspraxia. Parents who are interested in their children taking part in karate classes can come along to any of the beginners classes advertised and will receive a very warm welcome from Steve, Selina and the team.
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