We currently run a 3-week rotation training programme covering Kihon, Kata and Kumite to ensure each element is taught equally and allows members to attend more specific sessions.
We have introduced a specific Kata rotation programme for the Dan grade only classes held at the Dojo Norwich focused on the advanced Shotokan Kata.
| Tuesday and Thursday Dan Grade Only Classes | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 6th May and Thursday 8th May 2025 | Chinte |
| Thursday 22nd May 2025 | Black Belt Academy (Street Self-Defense and Personal Awareness – Part 1) |
| Tuesday 27th May and Thursday 29th May 2025 | Hangetsu |
| Monday 16th June 2025 | Black Belt Academy (Ashi Barai: Advanced Foot Sweeps and Takedowns – Part 1) |
| Tuesday 24th June and Thursday 26th June 2025 | Meikyo |
| Tuesday 15th July and Thursday 17th July 2025 | Tekki Nidan (Tuesday 15th July) and Tekki Sandan (Thursday 17th July) |
| Tuesday 5th August and Thursday 7th August 2025 | Gankaku |
| Tuesday 26th August and Thursday 28th August 2025 | Sochin |
| Thursday 18th September 2025 | Black Belt Academy (Nage Waza: Breakfalls and Throws – Part 2) |
| Tuesday 23rd September and Thursday 25th September 2025 | Gojushiho Dai |
| Tuesday 14th October and Thursday 16th October 2025 | Gojushiho Sho |
| Monday 20th October 2025 | Black Belt Academy (Ne Waza: Ground Techniques – Part 2) |
| Tuesday 28th October and Thursday 30th October 2025 | Pre-Dan Grading Kihon |
| Tuesday 4th November and Thursday 6th November 2025 | Pre-Dan Grading Kata |
| Tuesday 11th November and Thursday 13th November 2025 | Pre-Dan Grading Kumite |
| Tuesday 18th November and Thursday 20th November 2025 | Pre-Dan Grading All 3 Ks |
| Monday 24th November 2025 | Black Belt Academy (Street Self-Defense/Personal Awareness – Part 2) |
| Tuesday 25th November and Thursday 27th November 2025 | Unsu |
| Tuesday 23rd December 2025 | Wankan |
| Date | Time | Session Focus | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22nd May 2025 | 7.30-8.30pm | Street Self Defense and Personal Awareness (Part 1) | Learning awareness and techniques to protect oneself in real-life situations and environments. |
| Monday 16th June 2025 | 7.30-8.30pm | Advanced Foot Sweeps / Takedowns (Ashi Barai)(Part 1) | Advanced karate-based foot sweeps and takedowns. |
| Thursday 31st July 2025 | 7.30-8.30pm | Knife Awareness (Part 2) | An introduction to knife threats and attacks – all equipment will be provided for this session. |
| Monday 18th August 2025 | 7.30-8.30pm | Joint Locks and Joint Manipulation (Part 2) | Exploring common Joint Locks and Joint Manipulation that are found in our Kata and applying these to self-defence scenarios. |
| Thursday 18th September 2025 | 7.30-8.30pm | Breakfalls and Throws (Nage Waza) (Part 2) | Learning the most popular Judo breakfalls and throws and how we can adapt them to our current training. |
| Monday 20th October 2025 | 7.30-8.30pm | Ground Techniques (Ne Waza) (Part 2) | Learning the most popular Judo ground techniques for submission and control. |
| Monday 24th November 2025 | 7.30-8.30pm | Street Self Defense and Personal Awareness (Part 2) | Learning awareness and techniques to protect oneself in real-life situations and environments. |
Personal Tuition lessons are available for Adults, Juniors, and Tiny Tigers. Lessons are held at The Dojo Norwich.
Personal Tuition lessons are available for Adults, Juniors, and Tiny Tigers. Lessons are held at The Dojo Norwich.
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