2 groups :

Since we have more than 50 registrations, we will split into 2 groups of 1 hour:

group 1:     17:30h  - 18h30

group 2:      18h30 - 19h30

Below the latest proposal of 9'th of June

Above is a proposal based on:

- group 1: youngest participants

- usually family together (easier for transport), unless there is a larger age difference(if this case, better to join with school friends?)

But please let us know if you would like a change (via private message)

This division is also not 'hard', but mainly a proposal to create 2 groups of equal size.

Die hard's can also participate for 2 hours, but we expect 2 hours of commitment and concentration (which is certainly less easy for children). 

In addition to Hilde, there are 2 more adults (= parents). Other parents are certainly more than welcome (especially in group 2).

Clothing regulations: 

Comfortable sportswear. We exercise without socks, without shoes.  No objects that could injure yourself or your fellow karateka’s: bracelet, necklace, earring (unless covered with tape), etc.   If you already have a karate/judo/jujutsu suit,  please come with this. 

For those who are sure that they want to continue with the lessons, a karate suit (Gi) can also be ordered . Please check this with Hilde. Price = 25 euros, to be transferred to our account stating name, size (or height karateka). We'll try to have this available for the next lesson.

other agreements 

Karate is a sport where we not only work on our physical condition, but also on attitude, respect and commitment.  Part of this is that we try to be punctual. May I ask you to ensure that you/your child are/is present on time for the lessons

The greeting ceremony at the beginning and end of the lesson is an important part of this. Participants who are late sit to the side (in our kneeling position) and wait until the sensei comes to greet them and allow them to participate.  Please also pick up your child on time (7:30 PM or 8:30 PM). 

Exceptions are of course also possible, but please let us know via private message so that we can take this into account

Since we are split into 2 groups:

The 1st group arrives on time, so that the children can be prepared (shoes and socks out,...) so that the lining up and bowing can take place promptly at 5:30 PM.

At the end of the lesson we perform the bowing ending at 6:30 PM (on one side of the dojo - gym)

The 2nd group also arrives on time (1 hour later), so that they can line up and bow on the other side of the dojo at 6:30 PM

The sensei’s remain at the dojo between the 2 lessons, but Hilde will help where necessary with the change of groups.

In order not to interrupt the lessons, we recommend that your children (if necessary) use the bathroom before the start of their lesson.  If advisable (warm temperature, intense training) we will foresee a common drink pause halfway (so a bottle of water could useful).

Parents who want to speak to one of the sensei’s can do so before the start of group 1 (we are there at least 15 minutes in advance), or after the 2nd lesson.

In order to allow the children/parents to practice as well at home, we selected some info
under this link with instruction documents and videos