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We are delighted to announce the reopening of classes at The Hewett Academy – Eileen Ash Sports Hall commencing Thursday 1st October

Thursday 7.00pm – 8.00pm (Commencing Thursday 1st October)

The Hewett Academy – Eileen Ash Sports Hall, Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 2PW
Class Size Limit: 48
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE
To view on map click HERE


Saturday 9.00am – 9.45am (Commencing Saturday 3rd October)

The Hewett Academy – Eileen Ash Sports Hall, Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 2PW
Class Size Limit: 24
Class Type: Tiny Tiger (4-6 Years)
To book your class click HERE
To view on map click HERE


Saturday 9.00am – 10.00am (Commencing Saturday 3rd October)

The Hewett Academy – Eileen Ash Sports Hall, Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 2PW
Class Size Limit: 24
Class Type: Beginner Only Family Class (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE
To view on map click HERE


Saturday 10.00am – 11.00am (Commencing Saturday 3rd October)

The Hewett Academy – Eileen Ash Sports Hall, Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 2PW
Class Size Limit: 48
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE
To view on map click HERE

 

Due to the current social distancing guidelines class numbers will be limited following each venue’s own specific guidelines and you will be required to pre-book your lesson in advance. We have introduced a new timetable for each venue to try and give members the best possible experience

How to book your class

Once you have chosen your class, you will need to register, using your email address and create a password to book a class. You only need to register once and you can then login to book future classes. Here is a guide to make sure you get the most from this booking system.

If your membership is currently frozen and you wish to restart classes, either physical or Zoom classes please click HERE

For updates please also visit our website.

We will be holding our Junior Kata Competition on Saturday 24th October 2020 at The Dojo Norwich, 6 Burton Road, NR6 6AX

 

Competition Entry Fee: £15

There will be 3 categories:
Red Belt – Yellow Belt
Green Belt – Purple & White Belt
Brown Belt & Above

For each category there will be 2 events, Heian Kata & Tokui (Favourite) Kata. Entry to this competition includes both events. There will be awards presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

 

This competition is open to Juniors (6 – 13 years old) only.

Category numbers will be limited to 24 competitors on a first come first served basis so that all social distancing guidelines can be met safely.
Entries close 11.30pm 21/10/2020If you would like to enter, please click HERE to book your place. Competition rules can be found HERE

Red Belt – Yellow Belt Competition Starts: 1:30pm

Green Belt – Purple & White Belt Competition Starts: 3:15pm

Brown Belt & Above Competition Starts: 5:00pm

Please arrive 15 minutes before competition start time

Please note that competitors will be allowed one spectator to accompany them to the competition. Spectators will be required to wear a face covering whilst inside the building. Competitors will not be required to wear a face covering.
If you have any questions about this competition, please call the ESKA Office on 01603 418751 or click here to email office@eska.co.uk

We are delighted to announce a new addition to our timetable with the opening of a Sunday morning class at Framingham Earl Sports Centre.

Sunday 9.00am – 10.00am (Commencing Sunday 20th September)

Framingham Earl Sports Centre, Framingham Earl High School, Norwich Road, Poringland, NR14 7QP
Class Size Limit: 48
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE

 

Due to the current social distancing guidelines class numbers will be limited following each venue’s own specific guidelines and you will be required to pre-book your lesson in advance. We have introduced a new timetable for each venue to try and give members the best possible experience

 

How to book your class

Once you have chosen your class, you will need to register, using your email address and create a password to book a class. You only need to register once and you can then login to book future classes. Here is a guide to make sure you get the most from this booking system.

Due to the limited number of spaces, please only book classes you are planning to attend. Class numbers and attendees will be monitored and we will add further classes if needed to ensure all members are able to train.

If your membership is currently frozen and you wish to restart classes, either physical at a venue or online via Zoom please email office@eska.co.uk

We are delighted to announce that physical Tiny Tiger Classes are returning to the Dojo Norwich every Wednesday 5.00pm – 5.45pm and Sunday at 9.30am – 10.15am from Wednesday 2nd September 2020.

 

Wednesday 5.00pm – 5.45pm (Commencing Wednesday 2nd September)

The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 6AX
Class Type: Tiny Tiger (4 – 6 Years)
Class Size Limit: 16
To book your class click HERE


Sunday 9.30am – 10.15am (Commencing Sunday 6th September)

The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 6AX
Class Type: Tiny Tiger (4 – 6 Years)
Class Size Limit: 16
To book your class click HERE

 

Due to the current social distancing guidelines class numbers will be limited and you will be required to pre-book your lesson in advance. There will be no spectators allowed in the hall, parents will greet the instructors at the door and instructors will see the children to their dedicated mat. Parents may watch from the external doors or can wait in their cars for the class to finish.

 

How to book your class

Once you have chosen your class, you will need to register, using your email address and create a password to book a class. You only need to register once and you can then login to book future classes. Here is a guide to make sure you get the most from this booking system.

Dussindale Community Centre Classes Reopening on 1st September

We are also excited to announce that classes will be reopening at the Dussindale Community Centre from Tuesday 1st September 2020.

 

Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm (Commencing Tuesday 1st September)

Dussindale Community Centre, Pound Lane, Norwich, NR7 0SR
Class Size Limit: 20
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE


Changes to The Dojo Norwich Physical Timetable from 1st September

Following a recent review there will be a new timetable for physical classes taking place at The Dojo Norwich from Tuesday 1st September 2020. A small number of lower attended classes have been merged and we have added classes that have regularly had a waiting list. Hopefully this will give all students the ability to attend a number of different classes each week.

You can review the new timetable and book the new classes HERE


Online Karate Training – New Zoom Timetable and Codes from 1st September

Following the reopening of The Dojo Norwich Tiny Tigers and the addition of new physical classes a new Online Zoom class timetable will be commencing from Tuesday 1st September 2020

 

We are delighted to announce the reopening of two additional venues across Norfolk over the coming weeks.

 

Wednesday 6.00pm – 7.00pm (Commencing Wednesday 9th September)

Aylsham High School, Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6AN
Class Size Limit: 24
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE

 

Sunday 11.00am – 12.00pm (Commencing Sunday 6th September)

Attleborough Sports Hall, Queens Square, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR11 2AF
Class Size Limit: 28
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE

 

Due to the current social distancing guidelines class numbers will be limited following each venue’s own specific guidelines and you will be required to pre-book your lesson in advance. We have introduced a new timetable for each venue to try and give members the best possible experience

 

How to book your class

Once you have chosen your class, you will need to register, using your email address and create a password to book a class. You only need to register once and you can then login to book future classes. Here is a guide to make sure you get the most from this booking system.

 

Due to the limited number of spaces, please only book classes you are planning to attend. Class numbers and attendees will be monitored and we will add further classes if needed to ensure all members are able to train.

 

Online Karate Training

We will be continuing with our online classes via the Zoom platform and the new timetable commencing Monday 27th July. This will offer our members the flexibility to continue their karate and members are welcome to attend a mixture of both physical classes at The Dojo Norwich and online Zoom classes.

The current Zoom timetable can be found HERE

 

If your membership is currently frozen and you wish to restart classes, either the Dojo Norwich or Zoom classes please click HERE

 

The September Grading dates have now been confirmed as:

Saturday 12th September – Physical Grading at The Dojo Norwich (Booking Deadline 11:30 pm Wednesday 9th September)

Sunday 13th September – Physical Grading at The Dojo Norwich (Booking Deadline 11:30 pm Wednesday 9th September)

Saturday 19th September – Online Zoom Grading (Booking Deadline 11:30 pm Wednesday 16th September)

Sunday 20th September – Online Zoom Grading (Booking Deadline 11:30 pm Wednesday 16th September)

As Tiny Tiger classes are currently only available online, all Tiny Tiger Gradings will be conducted online only via Zoom.

 

Junior and Adult students will have the option to physically grade at The Dojo Norwich or online, using the Zoom platform. To ensure everyone has the best experience possible and due to social distancing measures at The Dojo Norwich, we are limiting the number of people that are able to grade in each session.

Please click on the button below for the grading slot you would like to book. For ALL September Gradings, pre-booking is required.

TO BOOK YOUR GRADING CLICK HERE

Please note that members will be allowed one spectator to accompany them to the physical grading at The Dojo Norwich. Spectators will be required to wear a face covering whilst inside the building. Members who are grading will not be required to wear a face covering.

 

Grading Criteria

Tiny Tigers

White to Red T Shirts – 10 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Red to Orange T Shirts – 12 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Orange to Yellow T Shirts – 12 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Yellow to Green T Shirts – 12 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Green to Purple T Shirts – 12 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Purple to Brown T Shirts – 12 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Brown to Black T Shirts – 24 Lessons including a minimum of 7 Junior lessons (No minimum time period)

 

Junior / Adult Karate

White to Red Belt – 10 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Red to Orange Belt – 12 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Orange to Yellow Belt – 16 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Yellow to Green Belt – 16 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Green to Purple Belts – 24 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Purple to Purple and White Belts – 24 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Purple and White to Brown Belts – 24 Lessons (No minimum time period)

Brown to Brown and White Belt – 36 Lessons (25% Reduction) (6 Month minimum time period)

Brown and White to Brown and Double White Belt – 36 Lessons (25% Reduction) (6 Month minimum time period)

 

There is not a requirement to have your Kihon, Kata or Kumite elements signed off on your training card for this grading. Your instructor will advise if they feel you are eligible to grade. Each lesson you attend is recorded electronically after each class. We are currently developing a member’s online portal which will be live in the next few weeks. This portal will allow members to monitor the amount of classes they have attended, in the meantime please carry on recording your lessons manually.

 

Private Gradings

We will once again be offering private gradings, both physical and online for two weeks (Monday 14th September – Sunday 27th September, subject to availability).
For private gradings the combined cost of the grading fee and the Personal Tuition Session will be payable.

To book your private grading, please email office@eska.co.uk.

We were delighted to announce that Dereham Leisure Centre will be open for physical classes from Sunday 16th August 2020.

Due to the current social distancing guidelines class numbers will be limited following the venue’s own specific capacity and you will be required to pre-book your lesson in advance.

 

Dereham Leisure Centre, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF

11.00am – 12.00pm (Commencing Sunday 16th August)
Class Size Limit: 28
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE
To view on map click HERE

 

New Brown and Double White Belt 1st Kyu Class at The Dojo Norwich

We are also pleased to announce the addition of another Brown and Double White Belt 1st Kyu Class at The Dojo Norwich due to popular demand for this level class.

Thursday 5.00pm – 6.pm 1st Kyu All Ages (Commencing Thursday 6th August 2020)

 

How to book your class

Once you have chosen your class, you will need to register, using your email address and create a password to book a class. You only need to register once and you can then login to book future classes. Here is a guide to make sure you get the most from this booking system.

Due to the limited number of spaces, please only book classes you are planning to attend. Class numbers and attendees will be monitored and we will add further classes if needed to ensure all members are able to train.

 

Tiny Tigers

We are unable to offer any physical Tiny Classes at present and we will continue to offer these classes online with an additional midweek class. We will keep you updated with any changes to this restriction.

TO BOOK YOUR CLASS AND VIEW OUR TIMETABLE CLICK HERE

 

Online Karate Training

We will be continuing with our online classes via the Zoom platform and the new timetable commencing Monday 27th July. This will offer our members the flexibility to continue their karate and members are welcome to attend a mixture of both physical classes at The Dojo Norwich and online Zoom classes.

The current Zoom timetable can be found HERE

Please contact the ESKA Office if you have not received the Zoom codes for August 2020

If your membership is currently frozen and you wish to restart classes, either the Dojo Norwich or Zoom classes please click HERE

For updates please also visit our website eska.co.uk

We were delighted to announce that following the opening of The Dojo Norwich on Monday 27th July 2020, an additional 5 venues across Norfolk will be re-opening over the coming weeks.

Due to the current social distancing guidelines class numbers will be limited following each venue’s own specific guidelines and you will be required to pre-book your lesson in advance. We have introduced a new timetable for each venue to try and give members the best possible experience.

You can book your classes below:
Online appointments by Smoothbook
Further venues will be reopening over the coming weeks.

 

Wednesday 6.00pm – 7.00pm (Commencing Wednesday 5th August)
City Academy Norwich, Bluebell Road, Norwich, NR4 7LP

Class Size Limit: 32
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE
To view on map click HERE

 

Thursday 4.30pm – 5.30pm (Commencing Thursday 6th August)
Easton & Otley College Sports Centre, Bawburgh Road, Norwich, NR9 5DX

Class Size Limit: 24
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE
To view on map click HERE

 

Friday 4.30pm – 5.30pm (Commencing Friday 14th August)
The Willow Centre, 1-13 Willowcroft Way, Cringleford, Norwich, NR4 7JJ

Class Size Limit: 32
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE
To view on map click HERE

 

Friday 5.30pm – 6.30pm (Commencing Friday 7th August)
Framingham Earl High School, Norwich Road, Framingham Earl, Norfolk, NR14 7QP

Class Size Limit: 32
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE
To view on map click HERE

 

Friday 6.30pm – 7.30pm (Commencing Friday 7th August)
Morley Village Hall, Golf Links Road, Morley, Nr Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 9SU

Class Size Limit: 28
Class Type: Family Class All Grades (6 Years +)
To book your class click HERE
To view on map click HERE

 

How to book your class

Once you have chosen your class, you will need to register, using your email address and create a password to book a class. You only need to register once and you can then login to book future classes. Here is a guide to make sure you get the most from this booking system.

Due to the limited number of spaces, please only book classes you are planning to attend. Class numbers and attendees will be monitored and we will add further classes if needed to ensure all members are able to train.

 

Tiny Tigers

We are unable to offer any physical Tiny Classes at present and we will continue to offer these classes online with an additional midweek class. We will keep you updated with any changes to this restriction.

TO BOOK YOUR CLASS AND VIEW OUR TIMETABLE CLICK HERE

 

Online Karate Training

We will be continuing with our online classes via the Zoom platform and the new timetable commencing Monday 27th July. This will offer our members the flexibility to continue their karate and members are welcome to attend a mixture of both physical classes at The Dojo Norwich and online Zoom classes.

The current Zoom timetable can be found HERE


If your membership is currently frozen and you wish to restart classes, either the Dojo Norwich or Zoom classes please click HERE

For updates please also visit our website eska.co.uk

After the great news that The Dojo Norwich is reopening for physical classes on Monday 27th July 2020, we want to update members with some social distancing, cleaning and safety measures we have implemented for your safe return to training. These include:

 

A copy of the ESKA LLP Covid 19 Risk Assessment can be found HERE

The ESKA instructors are excited about the reopening and look forward to seeing you all very soon back at The Dojo Norwich.

We are delighted to announce that Face-to-Face Personal Tuition lessons will be available at The Dojo Norwich from Monday 27th July 2020. Social Distancing measures will be in place to ensure the safety of both yourself and the instructor, including maintaining a 2 metre distance at all times. Hand sanitiser will be available to use both prior to and after the lesson. Each Personal Tuition lesson will be worth 3 lesson stamps to count towards your next grading. You will be able to book Face-to-Face Personal lessons up to the 31st August. September dates will be made available over the next few weeks and we will notify members via email.

 

Bookings will be taken by the instructors via email; you can contact the instructors below:

To book Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan at £50 per hour click HERE
To book Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan at £45 per hour click HERE
To book Sensei Dan Jones 4th Dan at £40 per hour click HERE
To book Sensei Dave Lynskey 3rd Dan at £35 per hour click HERE

We are also continuing to offer Virtual Personal Tuition lessons via Zoom. Each Virtual Personal Tuition lessons will last 1 hour and a recording of the entire lesson will also be sent to the student. Each Virtual Personal Tuition lessons will be worth 3 lesson stamps and cards will be updated when normal classes resume.

Your instructor will contact you directly to confirm your booking. Once confirmed, you will be sent an invoice via email, which must be paid at least 24 hours before the Personal Tuition lesson start time. Any cancellations must be made 24 hours before the start of your Virtual Personal Tuition lesson; if cancelled later than this, you will be charged for the Personal Tuition lesson.

When your payment has been received, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting ID, password and the time and date of your Virtual Personal Tuition lesson. You will need to download Zoom, so if you have not done so already, you can download the App at https://zoom.us/download

If you have any further questions, your instructor will be glad to help.

We hope all our members are well and are enjoying our free online classes and we would like to thank you all once again for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you all in class very soon.

Warm wishes

ESKA

ESKA

The Dojo Norwich
3 Burton Road
Norwich, Norfolk
NR6 6AX

+44 (0)1603 418751

office@eska.co.uk

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