Roffey Karate Club

Roffey Karate club ( Roffey Wadokai) is based at the Roffey Institute Hall Crawley Road, Horsham. Assisting me with the teaching are Sensei Colin Jackson 3rd Dan and Sensei Paul Lucas 2nd Dan. Both have been with Roffey karate club for many years and between them have a wealth of knowledge and experience and both enjoy passing on that knowledge. There are several other Dan Grades and higher grade brown belts who also willingly assist when they can. Many of our students have been with Roffey Karate for many years which means that they are able to progress through to high grades within the club. This enables all the students to see the benefits of regular training. We teach the WADO RYU style of Japanese Karate following a traditional syllabus. This style is lighter than most and incorporates evasive and sweeping movements in defence which means it is very suitable for student of all ages and sizes. The club has students from 5 to 60 years and the classes are designed to enable everyone to participate fully. In the Junior classes, which are split according to age, there is an atmosphere of fun as well as concentrating on the discipline required to progress in a Martial Art. In the Senior classes (over 13 years) there are many students who have progressed through from Junior classes.

The classes have many benefits apart from learning a traditional Martial Art. There is a large element of Fitness in the training which, combined with the discipline and the fun, means that everyone improves their level of fitness, often without realising it. The training helps with balance, strength and speed, as well as building confidence and self esteem. Training will obviously bring an increased awareness of Personal Safety and Self Defence and as Sensei Phil is qualified to teach Self Defence he ensures that it is done so in a suitable way. As another option Sensei Phil teaches some weapons for students who are particularly interested. They include Nunchuku, Spear, Sabre, and Bo (staff).

Affiliations

Roffey Karate Club makes every effort to limit the effect the politics of Karate have on its students. We are now affiliated to the English Wado Federation ( see karate links on website). This gives us access to Courses and Competitions if we choose and also membership of the English Karate Federation.

Classes and Costs

The classes are pay as you train. This is of benefit when faced with your child's busy schedule and occasional off days. Students can attend any class if their situation requires it. Class costs are currently £3 per hour for Juniors and £4 per hour for Seniors. The club has several Dan Grades (Black belts) who have been with us for several years. They assist with the training wherever and whenever they can. There are many Adults training who have children in the Junior classes, and this helps promote the feeling of belonging within the club. The cost of Annual membership, which includes insurance, is considerably lower than some karate groups. It is currently £25.00 for the initial year and £22.50 from then.

Our Approach

You will find that at Roffey Karate Club all members try hard to work, not only for themselves but for all the students in the club. We encourage this because, again, it engenders loyalty and that feeling of 'belonging to a club'. We train in the heart of Roffey and many of our students participate in other sports with local clubs, in the local area, so the whole atmosphere is one of belonging, and in what can be a hard, harsh world this a vitally important attribute of Roffey Karate Club.

For more information

Lastly if you have any other questions, or would like to see any of the relevant information concerning the club / association or would just like to chat about Martial Arts, Karate, the club or anything associated, please do not hesitate to speak to Sensei Phil (07708432682) or the secretary Debbie Smith (07882512676)at the Roffey Institute Hall.

Additional Training on offer.

Sensei Phil also runs Self Defence classes on an ad-hoc basis so please enquire if you are interested, and if Karate isn't quite your thing perhaps you might be interested in learning TAI CHI CHUAN. There are classes every Thursday from 6.30pm - 7.30pm at the Institute Hall.

Please telephone : 07708-432682 or 07882-512676 for more information.