September 2010 Newsletter

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Published on Wednesday, 08 September 2010 08:51
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Welcome back, we hope you had a lovely summer.

The new term starts from Wednesday the 8th September to the 15th December.

Class times are as shown on separate schedule

The Carlow International will take place Sat & Sunday 2 & 3rd of October

The final Pre Dan Grading examination Sunday is the 24th of October

The Kyu Grading examination will take place on Sunday the 7th of November.

The Dan Grading examination will betake place on Sunday the 14th of November.

You should always prepare yourself properly (mentally and physically) for Karate training and the Training Hall (Dojo) should be treated with respect by following the

Shotokan Rules of the Dojo

  1. On entering the Dojo bow respectfully
  2. Always address the instructor as Sensei  during class
  3. Always arrive punctually for training
  4. Do not eat for an hour before training
  5. Use the toilet before practice
  6. Do not shout or use offensive language in the Dojo
  7. No smoking ,chewing  gum or eating in the Dojo
  8. Keep finger and toe nails short and clean to prevent injuries to others
  9. If you are late kneel  in” Mokso” until you are invited to join the class
  10. Always wear a clean Karate suit and the belt of your grade
  11. Line up quickly at the start of the class
  12. During ”Mokso “---- clear your mind so that you can concentrate fully on the lesson in hand
  13. Listen carefully and seriously to instructions given by the Sensei
  14. When listening stand , kneel , or sit properly – do not slouch
  15. Train hard for self improvement – do not mock or criticise fellow students
  16. Do not leave the class without receiving permission
  17. Always bow when leaving the Dojo
  18. Always help to keep the Dojo clean and tidy
  19. Train regularly and practice at home
  20. Do not be afraid or ashamed to ask for further explanations

Anyone interested in competing in Carlow, please contact Liam Senior.

Looking forward to seeing you all back to full training

Osu – Liam Senior