Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Is special clothing necessary?
No – Jogging bottoms and a T-shirt are all you need to start training, although we advise you purchase a Gi, as these are more durable. Gi's can be ordered by your instructor through the federation at discounted rates. It is a grading requirement that Federation badges have to be worn.

How do I tie my belt?
You will be taught how to tie your obi (belt) as part of the first syllabus. Please ask your instructor if you are unsure. The learning centre has a post with a video of how to tie your obi.

Can females learn Kenpo?
We welcome men and women to the dojo. Our classes already have female students and instructors in both the junior's and adult's sessions. Women's self defence courses can be organised by the Federation. Please contact a senior instructor at a class or via the details shown on the 'Contact Details' of the 'Contact' section.

Is fitness a requirement?
It helps, but we have all levels and all ages. We encourage self defence which requires minimum energy. We do short warm-up exercises at the start of each training session to prepare the body, not exhaust it.

Is Kenpo safe?
We take all possible precautions to ensure safety. Discipline and Respect are compulsory. Instructors are qualified coaches and everyone is insured. Safety mats are used to cushion falls and everyone is taught to land safely before progressing to throws. View articles on safety here.

Are there any age restrictions?
You need to be at least 5 years old to start training with us. There is no upper age limit.

I previously trained with another club. Do I have to return to white belt?
All we ask is that you learn our syllabus. When you can demonstrate you know this you will then grade to have your belt recognised.

I don’t know anyone – who will I train with?
We encourage students to train with different people as everyone has different builds and abilities, so you can learn to adapt techniques to work on anyone.

Am I insured to train?
Yes – the club insurance covers you for 2 sessions after which you need to pay for your own license, which the club organises. You can view full details of the pricing structure per class and license fees (insurance) on the 'Class Information' page in the 'About Us' section.

What does it cost?
The cost per class varies depending on the age of the student. Classes are charged at a standard rate for each dojo, with discounts available for block bookings. You can view full details of the pricing structure here.

Where do you hold classes?
You can find details of where we train on the classes page.

When is Kenpo training?
You can view full details of the times of training on the classes page.