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We do not have any superficial gimmicks for instance: free uniforms and life membership, or make any false or outlandish claims such as - black belts in six months etc; – But what we can offer you is the following:
· Self Confidence
· Self Discipline
· Physical Fitness
· Mental Fitness
· Self Defence
· New Friendships
· A General Feeling of Well Being
The above however, does not come easily, you will have to work for it and if you are prepared to do that, you will be capable of meeting these claims.
The Portsmouth Club has been in existence since the early 1960’s. Instruction, is led by Mick Dewey 7th Dan who has been teaching Traditional Karate for over 35 years. Mick is a former British International competitor and European Gold medallist. He has taught throughout Great Britain and Europe including Russia, Slovakia, Sweden and Denmark, he has taught and trained in Brazil and in Japan. Assistant instructor is Stacey Crowe 4th Dan who has over twenty years experience behind him and who has spent some time training in Japan at the famous “Japan Karate Association” (JKA) in Tokyo. Juniors (under sixteen’s) are taught and kept under the watchful eye of Stephanie Cass (2nd Dan) & Robert Maynard (1st Dan).
Many other high grade and very experienced members train and teach at the club, both men and women, all capable of teaching and keeping a watchful eye on new and junior members. All Instructors have public liability insurance, are fully qualified in the “English Karate Governing Body Coach Education and Instructor Programme” and vetted by the “Criminal Records Bureaux” (CRB). Training is structured from six year olds, and for all ages, levels and capabilities. Children from 6 to under 8 years of age are given proficiency tests, Grading exams for 8 year olds and above, are held every three months under the auspices of fully qualified grading examiners. These exams are genuine, valid and earned, not given!
We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at:
St Mary’s Road
Fratton
For details, please phone:
For adults - Mick Dewey 02392 387605 or Stacey Crowe 02392 347061
For juniors - Stephanie Cass