FAQ
It’s best to wear something that is comfortable and loose. Don’t wear anything valuable incase it is stretched or damaged whilst training. T-Shirt and Shorts or Tracksuit bottoms are fine. Please also remove any jewellery.
The club Instructors will introduce themselves to you and answer any questions you may have. Everyone will then get on the mat and be guided through a warm-up to improve stamina and fitness. The classes themselves consist of demonstration and practice of the techniques of our system. The Instructors will then end the class by taking everyone through a brief cool down and stretches.
We try to keep prices down as much as possible in line with our policy of being an inclusive club. Costs are summarised as follows:
The costs of classes vary depending on whether you opt to pay monthly or per session.
Per month for training five days per week is £50.00 for Adults (16 years and above) and £40 for Juniors.
To pay per session it costs £5.00 for Adults and £4.00 for Juniors.
Club and Association Membership Costs:
You only have to become a member after a month of training at our club giving you plenty of time to see if training in Budokan Martial Arts is something you want to do.
No. Sessions are gradual and tailored to your individual abilities. Anyone can train, male or female, tall or short – Budokan Martial Arts is not about strength but relies on technique.
Just come along to one of the training sessions! No need to let us know beforehand.
It will take around five years of hard training up to three times a week to obtain the level of 1st Dan Black Belt with our club.
A grading syllabus is really only a reference guide to what a Student has learned in that style of Martial Arts. Although there are some specific requirements as to what needs to be learned for each grade, these are not absolute. Each Student or Instructor has their own personal abilities, physical attributes and their own personal preferences. Some Students and Instructors will be naturally better at kicking than others and some will prefer to use their hands. Many Students or Instructors will not be especially interested in hard sparring and prefer simply to become skilled without concentrating on the combat side of Martial Arts. These personal traits will determine how far each Student and Instructor progress in each aspect of their art. Martial Arts have many aspects and it is not necessary to excel in all of them (in fact it is extremely difficult).
Gradings at our gym are held three times a year and the student is assessed by either a Senior Instructor or the Chief Instructor.
The grading Student is required to demonstrate good techniques showing correct balance, agility, speed and power, in addition to understanding discipline and heart.
Code of conduct/safeguarding details
Code of conduct young person
As a young person taking part in our club we’d like you to :
The essentials :-
Listen to your trainer.
Behave responsibly and respectfully.
Speak out if you feel worried or concerned – and reach out to your coach or a parent for support.
When you’re with us , stay in the places where you’re supposed to, dont wander off or leave without telling a member of staff.
Take care of our equipment and premises as it they were your own.
Do not vape, smoke or consume alcohol on premisis.
Ensure that toe and fingernails are clipped and to avoid injury.
All jewellery should be removed.
Members must have minimum of hand/foot protection if they wish to spar.
It is recommended however that members also wear head guards and shin pads, gum shields, body armour (chest protector), groin guards and hand wraps.
Ensure your Instructor of any injuries before you start any classes
Behaviour
Celebrate diffrences in our club do not discriminate against anyone.
Report any incidents of bulling to a member to your coach.
Treat others with respect and appreciate everyone has different levels of ability and skill.
follow our safety policies and Procedure
Any member who appears to be in the Instructors eyes, sparring too aggressively and causing unnecessary injury will be disciplined or barred from the club.
Members are reminded that classes include combative elements therefore as with all contact sports, occasional injuries are inevitable.
Code of conduct for parents and Carers
As a parent of a child taking part in our club we’d like you to
The essentials
That your child arrives on time and is picked up promptly – inform us if you’re running late or your child is going home with someone else.
Make sure you inform instructor of any medical issues with child.
Make sure your child wears any protective kit provided
Talk to us if you have any concerns about any part of your child’s involvement.
Build and maintain a relationship with your childs coach , have check ins to support your child’s development
Be respectful of everyone particapting (coaches, volunteers, young people, other parents )
Ensure your childs toe and fingernails are clipped and to avoid injury.
All jewellery should be removed.
Behaviour
Listen to your child if they say they dont want to do something and ask them why, sudden changes in behaviour could indicate sonething bigger is going on.
Behave positively and encourage your child and their peers.
Use social media responsibily when communicating on our channels in line with our code of conduct and polices
Ensure that your child understands their code of conduct
Code of conduct for staff and Volunteers
As a member of staff or a volunteer at our club we’d like you to:
Implement our safeguarding policy and procedures
Report any concerns or allegations of abuse , including lower-level concerns and poor practice to the welfare officer
Listen to any concerns that parents or young people may have.
Not to engage in any behaviour that constitutues any form of abuse or bullying.
Respect your position of trust and maintain appropriate boundaries and relationships with your people.
Make sure equipment is fit for purpose , safe to use and accessible.
Champion everyone right to take part and celebrate differences in our club.
Stop play if an injury happens, call for first aid and call for additional help when necessary.
Behave appropriately online when communicating on behalf of our club .
Challenge and address any instances of poor, negative , aggressive or bullying behaviour .
Be a positive role model for our young participants and staff
Develop positive relationships with parents and catch up with them regularly about their child development
Safe guarding officer
PAULINE TRUBSHAW
LOCAL AUTHORITY DESIGNATED OFFICER
Tel 07841 727309
Email PA**************@LI*******.UK
Paul mcloughlin Budokan MMA
Pa*********@gm***.com
Tel 07594 971643
IMASA
En************@ao*.com
01246 452878