During the vacations, training sessions are more informal. Although the etiquette is good, the club has a very friendly atmosphere, is socially active and organises activities such as discos and meals out. A beginner's course is organised twice yearly, but beginners are welcome at other times and receive special instruction. In order to maintain continuity, the club is open to non-students. There is no joining fee no annual subscription no need to purchase a suit - merely a training fee of 1.00 per two hour session.
Black belts train free, but in return, are occasionally asked to do some instructing when necessary.
Reading It is now possible to learn techniques of karate from video as well as from books, and some excellent video guides are available. However, they cannot really put across the feeling and philosophy of the art. Most accomplished martial artists say that the biggest developmental changes take place inside your head and this is not easy to demonstrate on video - so you have to read the books. Essential reading is in red. The zen way to the martial arts.