As of 10th October 2022 members of the SSKA will need to pay for gradings and licence renewals by cash or cheque. We encourage all members to attend their local pre-grading and grading centres in order to do this.
If you have any questions regarding these changes then please contact Sensei Cole via sska595@gmail.com
From 1 September until 30 September (inclusive) we are reducing our Membership Fee to join the SSKA from £80 to £50.
Your membership will include a brand new Karate Suit embroidered with the SSKA badge and club badge plus your grading book and insurance for 1 year.
This offer is only available during September and won’t be extended. No other offers or special family rates can be used in conjunction with this offer.
For more information or to find you nearest club please get in touch by emailing us.
New class starting on Monday 12 September from 7-8pm at Dorcan Recreation Centre, St Paul’s Drive, Swindon in the small hall.
For more details or to book your place email sska595@gmail.com or call or text 07557 532676
Summer Camp 2022
On Friday 12th August in the afternoon we will be training on the beach. Please make sure you have a hat you can wear during training and sunglasses if you want to.
Please ensure you have sun tan lotion on during training.
You should bring a second suit to wear just in case the old suit gets wet.
Please bring a cold drink with you to keep your fluids up.
You can ask the hotel for cold drinks.
You can get changed on the beach or wear your suit down to the sea.
We will meet in reception and Sensei Cole will let you know what time on the day.
There are still space available on the camp, please email sska595@gmail.com for more details
We are pleased to announce that the 2022 SSKA competition will take place on Saturday 17 December from 10am at Queen Ann’s School, 6 Henley Road, Reading Berkshire RG4 6DX.
More details to follow. Please keep checking back.
Please note that the Grading lesson times are incorrect on the Grading Information paperwork that was sent out to students. The correct times are:
Sunday 3rd April.
Juniors & Seniors (All Grades) arrive at 11.30pm for admin, pre-grading lesson 12 noon – 1.00pm. Grading starts approx. 1.00pm in the Studio.
Details for this year’s summer camp are now available on our website to download – for more information please click here
We will once again be staying and training at the Trouville Hotel in Bournemouth. Don’t forget to book your accommodation by calling 01202 552262 and please remember to state that you are a member of the SSKA.
Hotel rates are for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, this special rate is only available when quoting the SSKA. Please ensure you have registered with the SSKA and paid your training fees before booking the Hotel.
Training Prices: 9 Lessons for £90.00*
* This is a flat rate, regardless of how many days or lessons you attend.
If you wish to grade at this camp you must have attended the previous camp, 4 black and brown belt courses or trained at the main swindon dojo for at least 8 lessons.
Permission to grade must be obtained in writing from your club instructor. Deadline for applications is Friday 15 July 2022.
Late applications may be accepted but will incur a £10 administration fee.
Our 2022 Winter Camp is now fully booked. We look forward to seeing everyone on the course next weekend.
From 1 February until 28 February (inclusive) we are reducing our Membership Fee to join the SSKA from £80 to £40.
Your membership will include a brand new Karate Suit embroidered with the SSKA badge and club badge plus your grading book and insurance for 1 year.
This offer is only available during February and won’t be extended. No other offers or special family rates can be used in conjunction with this offer.
For more information or to find you nearest club please get in touch by emailing us.
Open Free Instructor’s Information Course at Grange Leisure & Community Centre, Grange Drive, Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4JY. 3.00-5.00pm on Sunday 30 January.
This course is for all instructors, including junior instructors, and anyone 4th Kyu and above who would like to become an instructor and run a SSKA club. The course will give you new ideas about teaching your students, advice on how to promote your club and a chance to concentrate on your own karate to help you progress, and an intense Judging and Refereeing course in preparation for the SSKA Annual Competition. For all enquiries phone or text the SSKA 07557 532676.
