Karate lessons in Dorset and Hampshire, Ringwood, Bournemouth, Poole, Canford Heath, Lymington, New Milton and Winchester- Freestyle Combat Karate-Introduction

Introduction
Firstly, we would like to welcome you to 'Freestyle Combat Karate International'.
We have many well established karate clubs throughout Hampshire and Dorset, in various sports centres and schools including Winchester, Lymington, New Milton, Ringwood, Bournemouth and Poole, which have been operating since 1992.
All of our clubs are members of the World Karate Federation (WKF).

Karate is an ancient martial art which originated in Japan many years ago and is now practised all over the world.
In modern times karate will help you in all aspects of life by developing such qualities as Self Discipline, Good Communication Skills, Healthier Life Style, Self Confidence, Good Moral Standards as well as being an effective form of Self defence.

At Freestyle Combat Karate our aim is to enhance the student's character by developing a confident and positive attitude through self-discipline whilst encouraging an awareness for a healthy lifestyle.

Freestyle Combat Karate offers a wide range of services that are designed to give maximum benefit to you, the student.

Below is a list of services provided which have helped to make our club one of the best in the country!

• Free Club Membership

• Monthly Newsletters

• Monthly grading courses

• Quarterly gradings

• Two club competitions a year

• Three tier squad system

• Annual squad selections

• 100 Club fund (Which helps pay for the Squad
members to compete nationally and internationally)

• All instructors are fully qualified

• All instructors are fully first-aid qualified

• A firm yet fair approach to teaching karate

intro1 - karate lessons in Dorset and Hampshire

Here is a general guideline for beginners:

1 - 4 weeks: Training in Sports Kit eg. jogging bottoms, T shirts
4 - 8 weeks: Purchase Karate outfit
8 - 12 weeks: Join association
8 - 12 weeks: Grading for first belt

Freestyle Combat Karate offer a wide range of classes and events throughout Dorset and Hampshire, which we will inform you about through our monthly newsletter.

We have very high standards and work hard to maintain them!