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Training
We train in the University Sports Centre at the Brayford Pool campus each Thursday evening 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Watch out for additional training or changes on our 'News' page.
You don't need to be superfit or stretch like a rubber band to take up karate - of course you may achieve those levels after a while! - but just have a moderate level of fitness (good mobility and no serious medical conditions).
How to find us:
http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/maps/pdf/lincoln-city-centre.pdf
Equipment:
Beginners only need a pair of shorts/tracksuit bottoms and a tee shirt. After a few lessons we expect you to buy a gi (suit) - we can help you with that.
If you want to do jiyu kumite (freestyle sparring), you should also have a pair of mitts, a gumshield and a groin/chest guard - whether or not you do jiyu kumite will depend on your appetite and our agreement.
Costs:
Club membership (AU Society membership if you're a student) is £5 per annum or part thereof. As a member, you benefit from reduced training fees, greater discounts on equipment and subsidised travel costs to gradings and events.
Training is £3.50 per lesson non-members/£3.00 members - first lesson is free.
There is a £20 per annum licence fee to the Japan Karate Association, which provides member to member training insurance and allows you to grade for your belts.
G radings (3 per year) are about £20 each, including the cost of a belt (assuming you pass!).
All in all, Shotokan Karate training is great value for money!
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UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN SHOTOKAN KARATE 
