28 Great Days Out, Summer 2012


Southern England School of Karate


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valuable self defence skills and being given the chance to compete for medals and trophies? If so then SouthernEngland School of Karate has something for you. The school, established in 1996 by chief instructor Sensei Tricia Jordan, has branches throughout the south east that arerun by ateam of coaching quali- fied instructors who areCRB checked and first aid qualified, including Sensei Lisa Shaw,who runs its Basildon and Billericay classes. The classes, which teach students from four years


to adult, aresplit into age and ability and work through acarefully structured syllabus that moves through its belt system, right up to their black belt. Students start offwith the basics (how to block,


kick and punch) and go on to learnself defence (including some weapons work and grappling skills) and essential life and social skills, while improving fitness levels (stamina, co-ordination, agility,reaction etc) and learning how to fight (competitive style). Lisa said: “Wepride ourselves on giving the best possible instruction by not over filling our classes or


Oyou want your child to be fit, active and able to focus their energy,learnself confidence and the ability to follow instructions, while learning


mixing too many grades. “Webelieve in having fun and enjoying our training


whilst adhering to the strict principles of discipline and respect. “Competition is something that can motivate and


drive people and we give students the opportunity to compete at all levels. We areproud to have sev- eral national and international medallists including European and world champions.” Your first lesson is free and it is just £5 alesson


(pay as you go) thereafter,and the only immediate expense is the purchase of alicense, which costs £25 per annum and is payable on your thirdlesson.


Address: Classes in Basildon, Billericay, Romford, Hornchurch, Barkingside, Chigwell and Hemel Hempstead. Phone: Lisa on 07814 365202. Web: www.southernengland schoolofkarate.com


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