KK Brochure 2025 - Flipbook - Page 25
FAQ9s
Q. What Equipment is needed to take part in the classes?
A. A sparring kit is required from yellow belt comprising of mitts, boots & gumshield. To comply with our 8Safe Practice Policy9
only our standardised sparring kit will be allowed to be worn ensuring your child is wearing adequate protection in class.
These can be purchased
via www.kombatkits.com
Q. How many years has Kombatkids been teaching karate to children?
A. Kombatkids was established in 1992 and celebrated 30 years in 2022
Q. Do you offer adults classes?
A. Yes, we offer an adults class (over 309s) with the majority of these being parents of students who train with Kombatkids.
Q. Are all the Instructors Enhanced DBS Checked/What other qualifications do all instructors hold?
A. All instructors are EKF accredited, Members of UK Coaching, Enhanced DBS Checked. All certification is held by recognised
training providers such as St John Ambulance First Aid in Sport, NSPCC Child Protection in Sport, UK Coaching Safeguarding
and Child Protection in Martial Arts, UK Coaching Inclusive Activity Programme, Mental Health Awareness in Sport (MHFA).
All instructors hold MartialGuard Instructors Public & Products Liability insurance underwritten by Allianz Insurance Plc
Q. What age can students start training in Karate?
A. Kombatkids insurance covers children from age 4 years.
Q. Does the Association enter tournaments?
A. Yes, Domestic, European, and World Championships
Q. What do the students wear initially to take part in the classes?
A. Tracksuit Bottoms/Joggers and a T Shirt, a drink is needed for the break, the class is done in bare feet.
Q. Can parents/Carers watch the Lessons?
A. We understand for some children, a new environment with unfamiliar faces can be daunting and need that additional
support.
Unless a child really needs the support of their parent..only ONE parent/person with parental responsibility is allowed to stay
and watch for the FIRST THREE CLASSES ONLY in order to observe and reassure their child. Please be assured all instructors are
very understanding and knowledgeable with new beginner students. If there was any concern and a child was not settling,
they will contact the parent.
NOTE: We do have a number of schools with a no parent ruling within their school policy. Kombatkids adheres and respects
any rules set within that school's policy. This information will be noted on each school/venue details on the website.
Limiting parental intake offers additional safeguarding to all students. Under Kombatkids Child Protection Policy, we have
students who cannot be photographed or filmed, we have to ensure protection of these students and instructors cannot be
teaching students and observing parents or persons with parental responsibility. We realise some parents want to get a photo
of their child on their first lesson....speak to your Club Instructor at the end of the lesson who can help achieving this image.
We have students who get nervous or students with special educational needs who are not comfortable with someone they
do not know watching them...parents can be a distraction without having to do anything!
We believe, bringing your child to Kombatkids, we are encouraging your child to develop into a confident and independent
individual. Kombatkids wants parents or persons with parental responsibility to share and celebrate their child's grading
achievement and will be allowed in the class for their grading presentation.
Your Club Instructor may have to protect students who cannot be photographed/videoed and will advise how photographs
can be taken for this presentation. Your Club Instructor may offer to do a class demonstration at some point during the year
and parents or persons with parental responsibility will be invited to attend
Q. How often are the students gradings and frequency?
A. Gradings are held 4 times per year (Mar / Jun / Oct / Dec). Examination, Certificate & Belt.
Q. Do the students need a licence to do Karate?
A. Any reputable karate club you have to hold a licence, it is a record of their grades and membership to the club.
Q. Do you offer any free trial classes?
A. We offer FIRST THREE TRIAL CLASSES FREE
