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.
2023 Registration for all classes is now open, regster now!!
Adult Class
This class is the flagship of the Three Elements Karate. The co-ed adult class is open to anybody 14 years of age or older. With four hours of training available each week, everybody has a chance to advance at their own pace.
Minimum age for the Adult Class is 14.
Adult Class has three semesters a year:
Fall: September - December
Winter: January - April
Spring/Summer: May - August
First Class: Thursday, Sept 7, 2023
Day/Time
Monday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fees
$175 / student / semester
An additional $70 per student SWKKF Fee is required annually. See below for details.
Adults are welcome to start at any point during the year.
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 together.
Family Class, Intermediate and Little Ninjas have two semesters a year:
Fall: September - January
Winter: February - June
First Class: Thursday, Sept 7, 2023
Day/Time
Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fees
$125 / student / semester (to a maximum of $350 per family)
An additional $70 per student SWKKF Fee is required annually. 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 Intermediate Family Class is welcome to stay in the Adult Class (immediately following) and join in the warmup.
Family Class, Intermediate and Little Ninjas have two semesters a year:
Fall: September - January
Winter: February - June
First Class: Monday, Sept 11, 2023
Day/Time
Monday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fees
$150 / student / semester (to a maximum of $350 per family)
An additional $70 per student SWKKF Fee is required annually. 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.
Family Class, Intermediate and Little Ninjas have two semesters a year:
Fall: September - January
Winter: February - June
First Class: Thursday, Sept 7, 2023
Day/Time
Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost
$125 / student / semester (to a maximum of $350 per family)
An additional $70 per student SWKKF Fee is required annually. See below for details.
Additional information about fees
Fees
Fees are on a per-person basis. All 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 Maximum
To ensure families are able to participate, we have a maximum fee of $350 per family for the Family and Family (Intermediate) classes. Please speak to an instructor if you have any questions.
SWKKF Annual Fee
This 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. This is above any beyond the semester fees.
2023 Fall Family Members, register and pay in full before August 31, 2023 and get your SWKKF Fees cut in half!
(Note: the 50% SWKKF fees reduction does not apply to the Adult Class Members)
Training equipment
Training equipment can be purchases online at our Three Elements 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