We had a good testing in July with all students performing to a high standard.🎉😁👏
Most students should have been shown their new syllabus. If you haven’t then please check the syllabus on the CKD Portal on this link.
The next testing will take place on Sunday 25th September 2022.
Remember the classes will still be running so please use any of the classes in the week to make up those that you have missed and always bring your top even if we’re allowing T-shirts for that class.😎
Finally be mindful of others and ensure that we keep each other safe by not attending class if you are at all unwell. 🙏🏽
New Joiners
Welcome to Vince who joined the school in July. 😊🤗
Birthdays
🎈August Birthdays🎈
Aug 4th – Tezel Grant Aug 6th – Istar Akgun Aug 17th – Emmie-mae Clifford Aug 18th – Peter Petrou Aug 19th – Miss Sofia Tailor Aug 22nd – Olivia Lusengo
🎂🎂
3 Peaks Challenge
The Three Peaks Challenge!
Something not to be taken lightly even if you are an experienced climber!
So, if you haven’t seen my Facebook post here it is!
I managed one third of Ben Nevis, came back down while I was still ok, but I overheated really quickly, over dressed in the beginning. The Team did it in 6 hrs. We arrived at Scafell Pike at night, and in heavy rain so the waterfall and river were flowing. When we got to the top I pulled a muscle in my outer knee, and then we had the added hindrance of 50mph winds at the top which blew us around, coming down was a killer with the knee, the Team did it in 4hrs 15mins, I did it in 4hrs 30mins, decided best to not do Snowdon, but 4 of the less injured did it in 6hrs, there was no chance of doing it in 24hrs with all the travelling, especially in a mini bus, and you’d have to run up and run down, you need to put in significant practice beforehand to be able to do it in 24hrs and have a few quick cars. The total time was 30 hours. With my knee I didn’t even attempt Snowdon. Would I do it again, never as a 24hr challenge!
But I would do it again, maybe next year!
You never fail, you always learn and develop!
A big thank you to everyone who has donated, it’s genuinely appreciated.
A reminder that late fees will incur an additional £5 for each person if the payment has not cleared by the 7th of each month.
If you are not currently training, but wish to remain on our register, then there is a minimum £5/month to cover registration fees or you can elect to be archived. Note that there will be a £20 administrative fee to reactivate your membership.
Training Protocols
All students will be required to bring hand safety to each class. Yellow belts and above will also require foot safety.
Please purchase your own using the guide at the end of the newsletter.
It’s important that students dress correctly for training.
Uniforms should not be crumpled when attending the class.
If you wear a T-Shirt under the uniform then the colour needs to match the uniform which for most students will be white.
Belts need to be tied correctly.
Testing Schedule
Sunday 25th September 2022 – Colour Belt Testing – Turkey St.
Eligibility for Testing
To be eligible to test requires a student to have met 2 criteria.
First complete a minimum of classes as below
No stripe on the belt – 14 classes
A stripe on the belt – 7 classes
You can check the number of classes on our school website under the Members Section. The below link will take you to the page
On the page you can see the number of classes that you’ve attended since joining or since the last testing.
Then in the Next Grading column
If green then you’ll have enough classes by the testing date
If amber then you may be 1-2 classes short so try and attend a few extra classes
If red then you will be short by too many so best to work toward the next test date
Second must be competent with their syllabus. This will be an in class assessment carried out by the Instructors in the weeks running up to the test date. They will only recommend a student being put forward for the testing where they can see the student is carrying out the syllabus to a good standard.
Referral Programme
Do not forget to join our referral program! For every new student that joins through your recommendation you get a FREE grading! Please let me know if you want any leaflets. Pil Seung!
Weekly Class Times
Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of class to ensure that your attendance is recorded before the class starts.
Turkey Street:
Sunday 10.00am to 11.00am (mixed) Tuesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm (children only) Tuesday 7.30pm to 8.30pm (school year 7 + Adults) Wednesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm (mixed)
Southgate:
Southgate School.
Thursday 6.30pm to 7.30pm (mixed)
Black Belt/Advanced Classes:
Turkey St
Sunday 11.00am – 12.00pm – Black Belts and invited advanced students
Hand and Foot Safety
The current syllabus requires students carrying out defence drills to make light contact. The equipment can be purchased from wherever is most convenient for you.
– White belt senior and above, dipped foam hand safety.
– Yellow belt and above, dipped foam foot safety.
The Playwell site has a number of gloves. Below is an example with the CKD logo but any of a similar style will be permitted. Boxing gloves are not allowed.
The Playwell site has a number of boots. Below is an example with the CKD logo but either this style or the dipped foam style will be permitted. These are designed to be generally worn without shoes and the fit needs to ensure that the toes are always covered. If wearing shoes then a larger size will be needed plus adjustments will generally need to be made. Please discuss this with an instructor in class if you want to do this.
Intro Classes
Potential students should contact Mr Tailor.
Referral Program
Do not forget to join our referral program! For every new student that joins through your recommendation you get a FREE grading! Please let me know if you want any leaflets. Pil Seung!
Licence & Insurance
Please ensure that you renew your CKD Licence and NAKMAS Insurance at least 7 days prior to expiry. – The CKD Licence will have an issue date and the NAKMAS Insurance will state an expire date which applies to both.
Please contact Mr Tailor if you have any queries about your License or Insurance.
