Training

The club trains six or seven days a week during term time, and different days focus on different aspects of training. All of the instructors are black-belts, many of them have considerable experience in teaching, and many of them represent or have represented Cambridge in competitions. Outside of term there is always at least one taught session a week.

The Club's chief instructor is Sensei Richard Poole, 6th Dan KUGB, who is also Chair of the Welsh Region of the KUGB and coaches the Welsh National Squad. Sensei Richard usually takes the general Sunday sessions and the squad sessions on Monday. Squad sessions focus on kumite (sparring) for competitions — if you are interested in attending these sessions please contact one of the captains. Tuesday and Wednesday sessions are general (kihon, kata and kumite) sessions for intermediates and beginners respectively. Thursday kata sessions focus on the Heian katas and Tekki Shodan in the first half, and black and brown belt katas in the second half. These sessions become very competition-orientated around November and February-March time. Kumite training on Friday is informal and relaxed, and suitable for anyone from 9th kyu up.

IMPORTANT: For insurance reasons, in order to train at CUKC you will need a valid KUGB licence. To apply for a licence you can pick up a form from the noticeboard at Fenner's, or contact the Secretary.

Long Vacation 2008

Schedule

Day
Time
Training
Venue
Monday
8-10pm
Squad training
Fenner's Large Gym
Wednesday
8-10pm
Free training
Fenner's Large Gym
Sunday
3-5pm
All grades
Fenner's Large Gym

Teaching Rota

The mailing list is used for announcements about training and social events during the vacation.

Week Starting
Monday
Wednesday
Sunday
16 June
Free training
Free training
23 June
Free training
30 June
Free training
7 July
Free training
14 July
Free training
21 July
Free training
28 July
Horst
Free training
Free training
4 August
Free training
Free training
11 August
Free training
18 August
Free training
25 August
Free training
1 September
Free training
8 September
Free training
15 September
Free training
22 September
Free training
29 September
Free training
6 October
Term time training resumes

* Bring a pair of trainers (as well as mitts and gumshield).