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Zen-Shin Black Belt Academy Ltd

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Welcome to the new website.... Yes finally, after many hours of hard work the new website is online. Hopefully you will find it more interactive, with more information and an easier to use interface. We recommend checking back after special events for web changes,and news. We cover all aspects of martial arts.

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Self Confidence Self Discipline Self-Defence Positive Attitude Goal Setting Stress Reduction Physical Fitness Make New Friends

The new website can give you More further insight to the club, its Sensei's and Karate tips. Also useful to keep yourself up to date with those all important news, dates, photos, courses, gradings and competitions.

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If you feel there is anything not there that you would find useful, please let me know.

Our instructors teach various martial arts such as Shotokan Karate for Children 4yrs +, Senior Karate and Senior Kick-boxing,

We reinforce solid character development to encourage the information of high personal standards and demonstrate respect for all.

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Please call Zen-shin Black Belt Academy on 0121 233 2577> for 1 Week free Introductory Classes in the Birmingham Area. THE UK'S no1 BLACK BELT ACADEMY .

Our mission is to build our students into a Black Belt, to make our students more successful in life through practice of their martial arts and to always influence them in a positive manner.

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To accomplish this, we must instill 'Black Belt Excellence' to set goals for self improvement and to develop the non-quitting spirit that is necessary to overcome obstacles and become successful.
Our instructors teach various martial arts such as Shotokan Karate for Children 4yrs +, Senior Karate and Senior Kick-boxing,

We reinforce solid character development to encourage the information of high personal standards and demonstrate respect for all.

Please call Zen-shin Black Belt Academy on 0121 233 2577 for 1 Week free Introductory Classes in the Birmingham Area. THE UK'S no1 BLACK BELT ACADEMY

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Rules of the Zen-Shin Martial Arts Academy

Health & Safety

1. No jewellery to be worn during training.
2. Finger Nails and toenails must be kept short.
3. Students must ensure that they are maintaining good personal hygiene.
4. Students must remove their belts before going to the toilet.

Conduct & Respect

1. All Instructors must be addressed as Sensei
2. Students must bow when entering and leaving the training hall or when pairing with another student.

3. While waiting for your class to begin, you must warm up at the side of the training hall and sit down legs crossed hands on knees 1 minute before your class is due to start.
4. When class begins you must be lining up in grade order.
5. When class ends you must leave quickly and quietly to avoid disturbing the next class.
6. Always set a good example to lower grade students.

7. On the command ‘SET’ assume attention stance. Remain absolutely still when in this position as this shows self-control and discipline.Uniform

1. All uniforms must be clean and presentable with a club badge on the left hand side.
2. Any T-shirts worn under the Karate gi must be white or have the Club Logo on.
3. No T-shirt to be worn instead of gi tops unless notified by club Instructor (Summer Time)

1. All belongings must be left neatly at the side of the training hall whilst training or in the changing room.
2. No students are allowed in the training hall with out an Instructor present.
3. Parents will be allowed in the training hall 5 minutes before the end of the lesson so that children are not distracted during the lesson.
4. Respect your instructor.
5. Never be disrespectful to the Instructor. Although a student is allowed to disagree with the Instructor, he/she must first follow the Instruction, the discuss matter later.

6. Never tire of learning. A student must always be eager to learn and ask questions (associated with your learning). A good student can learn any time, anywhere. This is the secret of knowledge.

7. Remember that a student’s behaviour and conduct outside the training hall reflects on the Martial Art and you’re Instructor(s).

8. All though ZEN-SHIN ACADEMY has an open door policy, you must have “Written Permission” from your Club Instructor to train at any other ZEN-SHIN ACADEMY or Outside Dojo/Instructors. Any person found not abiding by this rule can be excluded of club membership and cease training at any ZEN-SHIN ACADEMY Clubs.


9. Training at other clubs /training camps /outside of the ZEN-SHIN ACADEMY in prohibited, unless with written confirmation from the Chief Instructor Sensei John Richards'

10. Patience and willingness are the essential Qualities of a Martial Artist Oss.

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Blast From the Past PTO PDF Print E-mail
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Grading PDF Print E-mail
GRADING SYSTEM
KYU GRADES


Kyu gradings are held every 3 months. All gradings are assessed by Shihan 7th Dan. To

qualify for grading, a minimum of 24 sessions must be attended, good spirit and attitude

must be shown and a suitable improvment in the students karate.

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Black Belt Club PDF Print E-mail
What Is The Zen-Shin Academy
Black Belt Club?

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The Black Belt Club (BBC) is an association of active Black Belts and those who have set Black Belt as their Martial Arts goal. During a special multiyear membership, an accelerated program is followed to facilitate reaching this goal while simultaneously striving for excellence in all aspects of life.


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Benefits and Privileges

Being a member of the Black Belt Club testifies to the student’s high level of dedication to proficiency in the Martial Arts. Certain benefits and privileges are made available to members as a way of both rewarding their commitment and supporting them in their quest to perform at their highest potential.

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What Are Our Objectives?

Overall, the objectives of the BBC is to help its members attain their personal best. As Martial Artists, emphasis is placed on skill and technique, but we also always strive to develop our personal skills in order to grow in a well-rounded fashion. The BBC endeavors to further cultivate several personal qualities that were instilled in the first year of Martial Arts training. These qualities will surely enhance your ability to cope with life’s challenges.

Positive Self-Image

Having a healthy and positive self-image is the key to becoming a Black Belt. The image you have of yourself is what you project to others; valuing and believing in yourself ensures that others will too. If you expect respect from others and act in ways that deserve respect, you will get it. Never be ashamed of your abilities. Have a healthy self-esteem!

Pride

Pride is having justifiable self-respect for yourself and your abilities. It is the quality that makes you perform at your best every time. When you value yourself, you will function at your full potential. Don’t be associated with mediocrity; Martial Arts prefer

excellence and victory!

 

 

 

Student Creed

Student Creed

1. I intend to develop myself in a positive manner
and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental
growth or my physical health.

2. I intend to develop self-disicpline in order
to bring out the best in myself and others.

3. I intend to use what I learn in class constructively
and defensively; to help myself and my fellow man
and never to be abusive or offensive.
 
Little Ninjas Karate PDF Print E-mail
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Little Ninjas Karate

Karate All children love the Martial Arts - you only have to look at the popularity of the Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles etc. I'm sure that you will agree that Martial Arts training is a great way to help your child to develop valuable life-skill such as Confidence, Self-Discipline, Fitness, Teamwork and much more.

 

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The Little Ninjas programme focuses on improving younger children's basic motor and listening skills. These skills will help them enter society with a more confident and enthusiastic outlook. They will become better students at school, better listeners at home and more ambitious towards the future. We believe the time between the ages 4 and 6 are the most important years of a child's development. Our programme will enhance positive development in a fun and motivating way.

The Little Ninjas programme will also prepare your child for our "Little Dragons" junior martial arts programme. In the Little Ninjas classes, your child will be exposed to positive social interaction. They will learn how to work with others and follow directions from their instructors.

 

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The key factor, which makes the Little Ninjas programme so effective, is that the progress is based on continual assessment, and does not rely on the students remembering complex techniques or sequences.

The Little Ninjas curriculum consists of developing 8 major Skills that are necessary for life or any activity. The curriculum also contains 8 Little Ninjas Personal Development Skills that are used to reinforce family values. Upon completion of our Little Ninjas Programme, your child will become focused and motivated to achieve any goal they set in life!

In our Little Ninjas classes, we make learning fun and educational. Our goal is to help your child be the best they can be at everything they put their minds to.

At the end of each class successfully completed, they will be presented with a tag for their belt.

With this approach, the students have goals to achieve EVERY lesson, and they can see the results immediately. For every lesson where they complete the objectives set they will immediately see the results, an extra tag on their belt is one step closer to the next belt.

When they have attained a tag for each skill at their current level, the students are ready to progress to the next level. We want to give the children a real sense of achievement and so after we have completed each cycle of classes we will have a special promotion night where they can invite their family & friends to come along a watch the class and cheer them on! At the end of the session all the students who have completed their current level will be presented with their next belt.


The 8 Little Ninjas skill requirements are composed of physical and mental benefits. The following are the skills and the benefits: -

DISCIPLINE

Our instructors use the Little Ninjas drills to help create the vision that discipline is fun and rewarding. Your child will take pride in doing the right thing. Your child will also follow direction better.

FITNESS

It is important for children to understand the importance of being healthy and physically fit. If your child does not burn off excess energy, how will they burn it off?

COORDINATION

Your child will learn left from right. They will become better physical participants in sports and activities. The better coordination your child has, the fewer injuries your child will sustain.

TEAMWORK

Teamwork is necessary for a young child to develop. The more your child is willing to work with others, the more he or she will accomplish. Your child will develop character, which will help him or her make new friends and become a better leader in life.

FOCUS

This skill will help your child's aim, listening and reaction skills. They will excel faster in any physical activities. Your child will also become a better listener and a more focused student in school.

BALANCE

This skill is crucial to develop at an early age. Your child is beginning to participate in many physical activities that are challenging, like riding a two-wheel bicycle. Your child will develop good balance and a better posture.

CONTROL

Having control means making good decisions. Whether your child is handling a pet or handling a problem, he or she will learn to make the right decisions. Control builds confidence.

MEMORY

developing a good memory is exercise for your child brain. The sooner your child exercises, the smarter he or she will become. Our drills are constantly helping your child think and make smart decisions.

 
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