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The Ware Club (also known as the Wodson Club) has been established for over 15 years and has seen many changes over the period. The main one being a complete re-build of the sports centre into a very plush facility with all the amenities. The lessons are held in a very large Dojo with a wooden sprung floor. The club instructors consist of a 4th Dan, three 2nd Dan's and one 1st Dan.
This club is also closley linked with other clubs in the area. Several of our instructors also teach at other clubs.
Association
We are associated with the ESKA English Shotokan Karate Association. For full details we recommend that you visit their website www.eska.org.uk
Clothing
After about 6 weeks people buy a Gi (a suit) which is white and a club badge. Until then they wear comfortable clothing with no buckles etc on them. All exercise is done in bare feet.
Gradings
All gradings are held in Stevenage at the main headquarters every 3 months. They must have done the minimum number of lessons for that grade and have the instructors approval.
License and Insurance
All ESKA members, regardless of grade, must hold a current ESKA Licence in order to train or grade within the Association (excludes the induction period for beginners). The licence is required so that the student is covered by the insurance held by the Association.
The ESKA Licence is renewable annually every January.
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