Classes, Times and Fees
New Students Welcome
Interested in training with us? Not sure whether our style of karate is right for you? Drop by and try out a few classes for free, at no obligation. For more information, contact us at info@glamorganwadokai.com.
Fees
Fees are on a per-person basis. Fees are paid primarily through eTransfer and can be sent to info@glamorganwadokai.com. If you require an alternate means of payment, please speak to an instructor. All prices are based on a semester of classes.
Family Class / Intermediate has two semesters a year:
Fall: September - January
Winter: February - June
Adult Club has three semesters a year:
Fall: September - December
Winter: January - April
Spring/Summer: May - August
FAMILY MAXIMUM
To ensure families are able to participate, we have a maximum fee of $350 per family for the Family and Family (Advanced) classes. Please speak to an instructor if you have any questions.
Adult clASS (14* years and older)
This class is the flagship of the GKC. The co-ed adult class is available to anybody 14* years of age or older. With at least four hours of training available each week, everybody has a chance to advance at their own pace.
* Depending on the comfort level of a younger student, that student could attend the family / advanced class instead.
First Class: Thursday, Sept 8, 2022
Day/Time
Monday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost
$175 / student
$70 SWKKF Fee - paid annually in September - see below for details
Family Class (beginner)
Rank: all ages and ranks
This class is for kids and parents of all ranks, ages 6 and up. It is designed to teach karate basics, including blocking, punching, kicking, strong stances, kata (forms), and kumite (sparring / fighting). It's a unique opportunity for children and parents to experience the martial arts at the same time.
First Class: Thursday, Sept 8, 2022
Day/Time
Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost
$125 / student
$350 Family maximum
SWKKF Fees are already included in this fee, see below for details
family class (INTERMEDIATE)
Rank: Yellow and up
Starting in September 2022, it was decided that all students yellow belt and up would require two nights of training (Family Beginner and Family Intermediate Classes) in order to develop good technique and foundations for karate. This class is for older kids at higher ranks. It challenges them with more intense and advanced training than the regular family class.
For added fitness, any member registered in the Advanced Family Class is welcome to stay in the Adult Club (immediately following) and join in the warmup.
First Class: Monday, Sept 12, 2022
Day/Time
Monday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost
$150 / student
$350 Family maximum
SWKKF Fees are already included in this fee, see below for details
little ninjas
We are excited to offer a Kinder Karate class which is designed for kids 3-5 years old. Students will have a basic introduction to karate in a fun environment.
First Class: Thursday, Sept 8, 2022
Day/Time
Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost
$125 / student
$350 Family maximum
SWKKF Fees are already included in this fee, see below for details
Additional Fees
SWKKF Annual Fee
Glamorgan Karate Club is part of a larger organization, the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF), and as such there is a $70 annual fee to this organization. SWKKF fees are collected at the beginning of the fall semester (for the Adult Club only). If you are a member of the Family / Intermediate class, the SWKKF fee is rolled into your club fees already.
SWKKF fees are paid primarily through eTransfer and can be sent to info@glamorganwadokai.com. If you require an alternate means of payment, please speak to an instructor.
Training equipment
Training equipment can be purchases online at our GKC Store
Gi - (uniforms)
A gi is the traditional karate training uniform. There is no obligation to purchase a uniform at any point and we recommend that you do not purchase a gi in your first semester. The first semester is usually a trial period for most students, and they do not want to commit to anything until a full semester is complete.
Other equipment
Gloves
Shin / Foot pads
T-Shirts