Events for 2021:
NOTE - DUE TO COVID19 ALL COURSE ATTENDANCE MUST BE PRE-BOOKED IN ADVANCE- CONTACT INSTRUCTORS DIRECT TO SECURE PLACE (LIMITED SPACES)
CURRENTLY (as of 5th April 2021) ALL ADULT CLASSES ARE ON HOLD DUE TO GOVERNMENT LOCKDOWN RULES. CHILDREN'S CLASSES AND PARENT & CHILD SESSIONS ARE ABLE TO RECOMMENCE AS OF 12TH APRIL 2021. FOLLOWING CLASSES/EVENTS CAN BE CONFIRMED ONCE THE GOVERNMENT HAS ANNOUNCED 'STEP 3' OF THE ROUTEMAP OUT OF LOCK DOWN - CURRENTLY NO EARLIER THAN 17TH MAY 2021.
Dates yet to be Confirmed :-
First Black Belt Mock grading - Likely End of June
Bagwork Classes
Free Choice sessions
Self Defence Sessions
Showdown events / Student of the year qualifiers
Student of the year Party
Instructor/ supporters Party
22nd May: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
5th June: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
12th June: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
26th June : Pre Grade, 14.00-16.00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
A chance to run through your individual grading syllabus, prior to the club Grading, with a fantastic Instructor to Student ratio. Even if you are not entering in the forthcoming grading, this is a fantastic opportunity to run through your syllabus and pick up tips. This date is also the deadline for submission of the grading applications for the June Grading. £8.00 Per person.
3rd July: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
4th July: Black Belt Endurance test (1 of 2)' 10.30 am start, High Lodge Forest Centre, Near Brandon
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Fitness test in preparation for the Black belt grading later in the year. Candidates are required to run the 5 kilometre route through the forest. Those with physical conditions preventing running maybe allowed to partake in the 12 kilometre bike ride. The point of the exercise is to test your fitness and set the best time possible. Non Black belt candidates for this year may join in to support the candidates or indeed ready themselves for a future Black Belt attempt themselves! £-No cost, though Car park charges apply.
10th July: Club Grading, 9:00-16:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Promotion time ! You will already have returned your grading application to club instructor, who has put you forward for this grading. Times vary, depending on grade - refer to your instructor. Additionally COVID Restrictions may also impact on timings, whether we can have spectators and to a lesser extent, the actual grading syllabus. Good luck ! (and try to enjoy these special events, without being too nervous!)
£ Grading fee varies and will be paid in advance (no applications/ payments on day)
24th July: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
14th August: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
28th August: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
5th September: Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance.
11th September: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
12th September: Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance.
18th September: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
19th September: Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance.
25th September : Pre Grade, 14.00-16.00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
A chance to run through your individual grading syllabus, prior to the club Grading, with a fantastic Instructor to Student ratio. Even if you are not entering in the forthcoming grading, this is a fantastic opportunity to run through your syllabus and pick up tips. This date is also the deadline for submission of the grading applications for the October Grading. £8.00 Per person.
26th September: Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance.
3rd October: Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance.
9th October: Club Grading, 9:00-16:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Promotion time ! You will already have returned your grading application to club instructor, who has put you forward for this grading. Times vary, depending on grade - refer to your instructor. Additionally COVID Restrictions may also impact on timings, whether we can have spectators and to a lesser extent, the actual grading syllabus. Good luck ! (and try to enjoy these special events, without being too nervous!)
£ Grading fee varies and will be paid in advance (no applications/ payments on day)
10th October: Black Belt Endurance test (2 of 2)' 10.30 am start, High Lodge Forest Centre, Near Brandon
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Fitness test in preparation for the Black belt grading later in the year. Candidates are required to run the 5 kilometre route through the forest. Those with physical conditions preventing running maybe allowed to partake in the 12 kilometre bike ride. The point of the exercise is to test your fitness and set the best time possible. Non Black belt candidates for this year may join in to support the candidates or indeed ready themselves for a future Black Belt attempt themselves! £-No cost, though Car park charges apply.
16th October: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
17th October: Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance.
23rd October: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
24th October: Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance
31st October: Black belt Mock Grading, 9:00-18:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. Compulsory Mock Grading for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) Decision as to whether candidate will be put forward to Black belt grading is made after this grading - hugely important day for all candidates.£ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance.
7th November: Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance
13th November: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
14th November: Black belt Intensive Training, 10:00-12:00, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Invitation only. Compulsory training session for this November's black belt class. Expect to be put through your paces by the club's Masters (and then some..) £ Cost included in Black Belt grading fee, paid in advance
20th November: Black Belt Grading: 9.00 - 18.00, Broom Hall, Watton
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
A very special day! One of those events that you will remember for ever! This is the culmination of many years, maybe decades (for senior Dan grades) of hard, dedicated training. These Black belt gradings will be endorsed by Grandmaster Freddy Kleinschwaerzer 10th Dan of KIAB, who we hope will be able to join us for this special event (COVID Travel permitting of course). The grading is followed by our traditional post grading gala meal, which is always a great end to the day. £ Cost Varies and will have been paid in advance.
21st November : Grandmaster Seminar: 10.00 - 2.00pm
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
Provisional booking (dependant on COVID Restrictions effecting international travel). Grandmaster Freddy Kleinschwaerzer 10th Dan will be giving one of his awesome seminars. Will include a break for lunch and an opportunity to pick the brains of a true Grandmaster and Martial Arts legend! - not to be missed! £25.00 per person.
27th November: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
11th December: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
18th December: Black belt masterclass, 13:00-14:30, Watton Youth Centre
Ian Soame 7th Dan Tel: 01953 882034 Mob: 07739 589253
These sessions are for all Black Belts and 1st Kup Black Tab Students. Focusing on Black Belt Grading content. Those who are grading in 2021 will get maximum benefit though all Black Belts are very welcome. £10.00 Per Person.
