CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Below is calendar of events for the current year. Please keep an eye on this page as we will add more events (courses, competitions, etc.) as time passes.
Please speak to your club instructor for more specific information about each event.
Click on the arrows to move forwards and backwards in time.
FEB 2025
GRADING - HELSTON DOJO
The format is training from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ish), a short break, then the grading examinations from about 12:30 onwards. Beginners taking white belt are examined first, then white belts taking yellow belt, yellow belts taking orange belt etc. with senior gradings (brown & black belts) last. All results are given at the end of the day.
If you are taking the examination make sure you have with you [1] a current licence, [2] a clean karate suit, and [3] the correct grading fee. All students should bring their licence with them to every grading.
If you are not ready to take your belt it will be in your best interest to attend the morning training session (cost £4) so you can train with different students and instructors. You can then sit back and watch the others taking their belt examinations so you know what to expect when your time comes.
The venue is Helston Upper School in Church Street (TR13 8NR). Make sure you are there, changed and ready to start, before 10 a.m. as anyone arriving late gets (at least) 30 press ups! Friends /parents /family are more than welcome to attend and watch (quietly).
MAY 2025
GRADING - POOL ACADEMY
The format is training from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ish), a short break, then the grading examinations from about 12:30 onwards. Beginners taking white belt are examined first, then white belts taking yellow belt, yellow belts taking orange belt etc. with senior gradings (brown & black belts) last. All results are given at the end of the day.
If you are taking the examination make sure you have with you [1] a current licence, [2] a clean karate suit, and [3] the correct grading fee. All students should bring their licence with them to every grading.
If you are not ready to take your belt it will be in your best interest to attend the morning training session (cost £4) so you can train with different students and instructors. You can then sit back and watch the others taking their belt examinations so you know what to expect when your time comes.
The venue is Pool Academy, Church Road, Pool (TR15 3PZ). Make sure you are there, changed and ready to start, before 10 a.m. as anyone arriving late gets (at least) 30 press ups! Friends /parents /family are more than welcome to attend and watch (quietly).
JUNE 2025
SUMMER COURSE - HELSTON RUGBY CLUB
The format is training from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ish), followed by our Annual General Meeting (open to all Sandokai licence holders). More details from your instructor.
Friends /parents /family are more than welcome to attend, watch or join in.
AUG 2025
GRADING - POOL ACADEMY
The format is training from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ish), a short break, then the grading examinations from about 12:30 onwards. Beginners taking white belt are examined first, then white belts taking yellow belt, yellow belts taking orange belt etc. with senior gradings (brown & black belts) last. All results are given at the end of the day.
If you are taking the examination make sure you have with you [1] a current licence, [2] a clean karate suit, and [3] the correct grading fee. All students should bring their licence with them to every grading.
If you are not ready to take your belt it will be in your best interest to attend the morning training session (cost £4) so you can train with different students and instructors. You can then sit back and watch the others taking their belt examinations so you know what to expect when your time comes.
The venue is Pool Academy, Church Road, Pool (TR15 3PZ). Make sure you are there, changed and ready to start, before 10 a.m. as anyone arriving late gets (at least) 30 press ups! Friends /parents /family are more than welcome to attend and watch (quietly).
NOV 2025
GRADING - POOL ACADEMY
The format is training from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ish), a short break, then the grading examinations from about 12:30 onwards. Beginners taking white belt are examined first, then white belts taking yellow belt, yellow belts taking orange belt etc. with senior gradings (brown & black belts) last. All results are given at the end of the day.
If you are taking the examination make sure you have with you [1] a current licence, [2] a clean karate suit, and [3] the correct grading fee. All students should bring their licence with them to every grading.
If you are not ready to take your belt it will be in your best interest to attend the morning training session (cost £4) so you can train with different students and instructors. You can then sit back and watch the others taking their belt examinations so you know what to expect when your time comes.
The venue is Pool Academy, Church Road, Pool (TR15 3PZ). Make sure you are there, changed and ready to start, before 10 a.m. as anyone arriving late gets (at least) 30 press ups! Friends /parents /family are more than welcome to attend and watch (quietly).
DEC 2025
CHRISTMAS PARTY - TBA.
Meet your fellow karate in a social setting for a celebration of Christmas cheer.
Free admission. Club prices on drinks. Music. Dancing.
Student of The Year Awards.
A fun ending to the year.
Keep an eye on this page as it could change at any time.
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