Kit

Uniform and equipment

All the equipment you need for your karate training is available through the club.

All the equipment you need for your karate training is available through the club.

New students can do their first few classes in normal sports clothes.

Uniforms

Lightweight uniform, 200g / 7ozIdeal for beginners and for kids, as it is available in smaller sizes. 55% cotton, 45% polyester. Elastic waist. White belt included. Pre-shrunk. Includes a club badge (£3).: Ask
Mediumweight uniform, 380g / 14ozHigh quality 100% cotton canvas. Drawstring waist. Belt not included. Pre-shrunk. Includes a club badge (£3).: Ask

East London: £24 for children and £28 for adults. Elsewhere, ask your instructor.

Mitts and pads, mouth guard and groin guard (males) are required as essential kit for sparring once a student reaches yellow belt.

Fist protector (mitts)Junior and senior: £8
Shin and instep protector (pads)Junior and senior: £13
Elasticated cup groin guardJunior and senior: £8.50
PU groin guardMedium and largeAdded margin of safety.: £18
GumshieldJunior and senior: £3
Speed rope: £4
Adidas ladies chest protector and vestXS 25 to 28in, S 28 to 33in, M 33 to 36in, L 36 to 41in, XL 41 to 43inRemovable lightweight breast protector. Polyester vest with a front panel to insert the protector. Not see-through. CE approved.: £50

Kata instructional DVDHow to bow, how to tie your belt, Taikyoku Shodan (yellow belt), Taikyoku Nidan (orange belt), Saifa (green and blue belt), Bassai-Dai (red and brown belt).: £10
Equipment bag: £2
Club badge: £3

Training fees

Pay as you go, no contract. Registration, licence and class prices.

Grading criteria

What is expected at each belt, from yellow to black.

New to karate?

What to bring, what to expect and how the first class works.