September Newsletter
Summer Attendance Rewards
We hope you have all enjoyed an epic summer holidays! The end is upon us, I’m sure the parents are delighted and we can’t wait to see you all back in classes this week.
Settling back into your routine is so important and that includes getting back to punching and kicking and seeing all your karate mates!
Good luck to all the children who are moving up or starting at new Schools/Colleges.
Time is up for Summer Attendance Rewards. We are hard at work counting up your classes. We have some beautiful medals on their way to those who have attended class 4 times or more during the holidays.
Please be patient with us, we are a big club with a lot of classes. The medals will be awarded by our Sensei’s over the next couple of weeks.
Booking classes
September is always a busy month for us with lots of new beginners joining. It is very important to book your classes in advance and make sure you get a place (especially in our busier dojos).
It also helps our Instructors to plan their session if we know who is turning up. If you’ve not been for a while and have lost your username or password please fill in this form and we will get a new one out to you asap: Request a username/password
If it is a while since you have trained, please check if your license is in date. If it has expired you are no longer insured to train and can renew by clicking here……
What’s Open/Closed this week
The vast majority of our classes re-open this week. All Monday classes are back open after the August Bank Holiday with the exception of Thorn Grove Primary School in Cheadle Hulme (closed for inset day and will re-open on Monday 11th September). All afterschool clubs are back open.
Book via the APP. If your usual class is available to book - it’s open.
Kumite class re-opens tomorrow (4th September)
Kumite Class is back open tomorrow evening from 7-8pm. We are back in the Dance Studio Hall with the mirrors at Thornleigh Salesian High School in Bolton (BL1 6PQ). Please arrive by 6.45pm to help us put out the mats.
Remember this class is OPEN TO ALL. You do not have to compete to take part in this class. It is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their fitness and their sparring.
You just need to bring your mitts and pads and a drink. Kata Class will reopen on Monday 11th September with Mike Sensei, Grace Sensei and Gary Sensei.
What’s coming up in September:
We have a busy month coming up with plenty to keep you fighting fit and working hard after the holidays.
Monday 4th September:
Assistant Instructors @ Senior Class - 8.00-9.00pm - free of charge at Thornleigh Salesian High School, Sharples Park, Bolton. BL1 6PQ. Drive down to the bottom car park and we are back in the mirrored Dance Studio.
Sunday 10th September:
Brown and Black Belt Course
Time: 12-2pm
Venue: Kearsley Academy, Springfield Rd, Bolton. BL4 8HY. Onsite parking is free, there is also plenty of parking on Springfield Rd.
Cost: £12.00 for the Course or £10 each for 2 or more in the same household.
Pay cash or card on the day. Sensei’s free of charge.
The Course is open to all brown and black belts and is highly recommended to all those who want to further their development.
It is an advanced course where brown and black belts from all areas of the club meet together and train. If you are attempting Dan grades later this year, it is in your own best interests to come down and have a look who will be grading alongside you!
Spectators are more than welcome, feel free to bring your own camping chair.
Sunday 17th September
Rob Sensei’s BOOTCAMP (all proceeds go to Squad Fund)
Time: 9.30am-10.30am
Venue: Kearsley Academy, Springfield Rd, Bolton. BL4 8HY.
Cost: £6.00 minimum donation
This event is open to members and non members and we would like to encourage as many parents as possible to give this event a try.
No martial arts experience necessary and no karate involved. Just wear something comfortable and bring a drink.
It was hard work last time but loads of fun.
Sunday 17th September
Club Kyu Grading for Bury, Bolton, Lancashire and North Manchester Classes
Time: 11am-1.00pm
Venue: Kearsley Academy, Springfield Rd, Bolton. BL4 8HY.
This grading is for students training in the Bolton, Bury, Lancashire and North Manchester areas.
Assessments will take place for all grades up to 1st Kyu.
Grading includes; assessment, license update, photo, updated grade on the APP, a certificate and a belt.
You must have a Club Badge sewn onto the left chest of your uniform and have a valid license to attempt grading. Licenses can be purchased or renewed via this link: LICENSES
You will receive a grading slip from your Instructor if you are ready to grade and you can pay cash or by card on the day.
Sunday 24th September
South Manchester Kyu Grading
Time: 11.00am-1.00pm
Venue: Stretford Sports Village Talbot Centre, Great Stone Road, Manchester. M32 0XA (near some football ground called Old Trafford)
Club Kyu Grading for South Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire areas.
Change of Tournament and Dan Grading Date
Club Championships
We try to be as organised as possible and send out printed calendars in June but unfortunately, due to exams taking place at our preferred dojo we have had to reschedule a couple of big events.
The Club Championships has been brought forward and will now take place on Sunday 15th October @ Kearsley Academy. For more info click here….
Entry will open on Monday 18th September and close on Sunday 8th October.
B & B Course and Dan Grading
The one our higher grades have been waiting for! I’m afraid you’ll have to wait a little longer……
Our final Brown and Black Belt Course and Dan Grading Course of 2023 will take place on Saturday 11th November @ Kearsley Academy. For more info click here….
At least it gives our Dan Grading candidates a little longer to perfect those combinations, katas and those kumite drills.
School Assemblies/Demonstrations
If you would like to see us do a School demonstration in one of your assemblies please get in touch via our contact form.
Throughout term time, we love visiting Primary Schools/ High Schools and showing the children the many benefits of taking up karate.
If we have any Red Tigers in the School we usually get them out to help us!
We also have full-time Instructors looking for new afterschool clubs. If we have any teachers/P.E. co-ordinators looking for activity providers we have all the relevant qualifications and plenty of experience!
Adidas Tracksuit Tops back in stock
We have had a delivery of Club Adidas Tracksuit Jackets in all sizes from 7-8 years right up to XXL. If you want to purchase one whilst stocks last please click here…….
We finish off with some happy news…………
Emma and Daryl Sensei have tied the knot!
Congratulations to Emma and Daryl Sensei AKA - the new Mr and Mrs Brady who got married on Saturday 2nd September. What a wonderful wedding it was, everything was beautiful - especially the bride! On behalf of all at RTK we wish you a lifetime filled with happiness and love! You both deserve it!
