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Sensei Ernie’s Kumite Master Class: 23rd and 24th June 2012

Adult Brown Belts, Shodans and Nidans only

This is an invitation from Sensei Ernie to 16 brown belts, shodans or nidans to join him at our new training facilities for a weekend of dedicated kumite training.

Many students at this stage in their training recognise the one area they need to improve most in is their kumite skills. This weekend is an opportunity for Sensei to work with a small group of students to help them do just that.

Sensei Ernie is keen to make sure that every student understands they will be welcome to attend this master class. It is the will to learn that matters, not the skill level you arrive with.

The only reasons why the course is limited to just 16 students in such a narrow range of grades is to ensure that everyone is roughly at the same stage in their training and that the class size remains small enough to ensure Sensei can spend more time on a one-to-one basis.

If we find the demand for any particular master class exceeds the availability we shall just put another one on.

Venue: Sir David English Sports Centre

Sir David English Sports Centre
East Way,
Bournemouth,
BH8 9PZ

Course times:

Sat 23rd Feb: 12:00 to 16:00
Sun 24th Feb: 10:00 to 14:00

Course fee:

Weekend fee: £50.00

Reserving your place

To reserve your place, please email masterclass@BournemouthKarateAcademy.co.uk with your name and address. We shall confirm your booking within 24 hours. Reservations will be granted on a first come basis.

Course places taken/available:

Taken: 6
Remaining: 10

Course requirements:

We will only be engaging in light sparring, pad and bag work, so you need only bring your usual gi and sparring/bag gloves with you. Other protection is optional.

Please also make sure your EGKA membership is up to date.

Places to stay

The course venue is no more than a 20 minute drive from many of the Christchurch and Bournemouth seafront hotels. So it is always worth exploring the Internet to see if you can find a special weekend saver deal at some of the better hotels first. We have plenty of safe bet Travel Lodge and Premier Inn options scattered around the area, but at full price they do not always represent the best value.

A few ‘up-market’ hotels where you may pick up a weekend break deal
Royal Bath Hotel. Luxury spa seafront hotel right in the centre of Bournemouth. Website.
Christchurch Harbour Hotel. Luxury spa harbour front hotel in Mudeford, Christchurch. Website.
Captains Club Hotel. Luxury spa hotel on the River Stour at Christchurch. Website.

Mid-range hotels
The Village Hotel. Regular haunt for many. Opposite Littledown and only 10 minutes drive to Sir David English Centre. Website.

Dependable budget hotels
Premier Inn Christchurch West. Christchurch hotel situated close to Littledown and Sir David English Sports Centres. Website (search for Christchurch).
Travel Lodge Cooper Dean. Bournemouth hotel opposite Littledown and only 10 minutes drive to Sir David English Centre. Website.

Sir David English Sports Centre


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