Chief Instructor: Derek Willoughby 5th Dan Shukokai.
Assistant Instructor: Stephen Lamb 2nd Dan Shukokai.

1. The aims of the active members of Nagashi Shukokai Karate is to maintain the direction of the system as close as possible to the original, including all blocks, stances, strikes, punches and kicks. All kata shall remain as close as possible to the original. Self-defence shall be taught in a responsible manner, taking into account the age and experience of the student. Knife defence can be taught using wooden or rubber substitutes. No live blades shall be used in the presence of cadets unless a fully qualified instructor is demonstrating a kata.

2. There is a set syllabus for empty hand (karate); this syllabus shall be used at all examinations and gradings.
Nagashi Shukokai Karate gradings are as follows:
White belt (9th Kyu) to purple belt (4th Kyu): periods between gradings shall be a minimum of 3 training months.
Purple belt (4th Kyu) to Brown belt (1st Kyu): period between gradings shall be a minimum of 6 training months.
Brown belt (1st Kyu) to Black belt (1st Dan): period between grading shall be a minimum of 12 training months.
No student under the age of 10 years shall be allowed to grade to 1st Dan, students under the age of 16 years shall be allowed to grade to Junior 2nd Dan.
The Nagashi Shukokai Karate Chief Instructor will conduct all Kyu Grading examinations.
The British Karate Association grading panel will conduct all Dan grading examinations.

3. It is the endeavour of Nagashi Shukokai Karate to recognise the differing abilities of students, and a certain amount of consideration should be given to encourage continuation of training. However, it should also be noted which students are not performing to their full potential at the expense of the less gifted student during grading examinations, e.g. a student who is obviously not trying but has the ability, should not pass. The student who is trying hard but with a limited ability should be considered on merit.

4. Etiquette before, during, and after training should be observed at all times. Etiquette is the foundation of all martial arts, without it we may lose control of discipline, resulting in preventable accidents. Respect should also be shown to all students, regardless of stature. Maintaining etiquette is also an important part of martial training to maintain originality and standard.

5. Safety is paramount, and classes should be conducted in a safe environment. Matted or carpeted areas should be provided for takedowns. Safety equipment should be used in light contact sparring. No jewellery is to be worn during training. No chewing gum or food during training. A first aid box adequately stocked should be on hand in case of emergency. A trained first aider should be appointed to deal with accidents. An accident book should accompany the first aid box at all times.

6. No student under the age of 8 years shall be left to train alone without senior supervision (loco parenti).

7. No person may make any alterations in the licence booklet without the consent of the Chief Instructor, with the exception of the ‘Courses Attended’ page. The instructor conducting the course or seminar can sign this page.

8. An instructor shall be a person who holds the minimum grade of 1st Dan and either runs a registered club or assists in the teaching of that club and is a minimum of 18 years. An assistant instructor shall be a person who holds the minimum grade of 3rd Kyu who assists in the teaching of a registered club and is a minimum of 18 years of age. A copy of the insurance document relating to the instructor should be available for viewing at training times.

9. For child protection purposes, ALL instructors will have a CRB check. The Chief Instructor will not allow any unsupervised lessons until such time as this has been verified.

10. Any person wishing to attain the qualification of Judge or Referee must be a minimum of 16 years of age and hold the minimum grade of 3rd Kyu.

11. Once qualified, a judge/referee must officiate at a minimum of two recognised events per year.

12. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that his/her licence is kept up to date. Any lapses of updating will be backdated.

13. Failure to comply with any of the above rules could result in disciplinary action revoking all rights and privileges of the Nagashi Shukokai Karate Club for either student or instructor.

14. By accepting the Nagashi Shukokai Karate Byelaws, you are accepting the rules and conditions set down by the club. All rights and privileges are null and void if the student does not keep the licence current.

15. The instructor reserves the right to refuse to teach any student within reason.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please note that if you are not training with the class you will not be allowed to be present in the training hall (hereafter called the dojo).

If you are a parent or guardian and wish to pay the training fee, this will be done and you will leave the dojo immediately thereafter.

There only exceptions to this rule will be at the discretion of the Chief Instructor.

If you wish to discuss this or any other issues, please knock on the dojo door and wait.

You will not be allowed to enter and all discussions will take place outside.

Please note these definitions of Assault:

Verbal Assault
The abuser tends to verbally assault their victim by calling names, degrading, screaming, threatening, criticizing, berating, and humiliating. They will centre their victim out in front of family and friends by taking small personality flaws and embellishing them to the extreme. They make snide remarks and use sarcasm to erode the victim’s sense of self-worth and self confidence. Making the victim look bad in front of others is an attempt to isolate the victim and keep them at their mercy.

Also

(Assault 1) v. the threat or attempt to strike another, whether successful or not, provided the target is aware of the danger. The assaulter must be reasonably capable of carrying through the attack. In some cases if the assault is with a deadly weapon (such as sniping with a rifle), the intended victim does not need to know of the peril. "Aggravated assault" is an attack connected with the commission of another crime, such as beating a clerk during a robbery. 2) n. the act of committing an assault, as in "there was an assault down on Smith Street." Assault is both a criminal wrong, for which one may be charged and tried, and civil wrong for which the target may sue for damages due to the assault, including for mental distress.


The instructors and students have the right to train in a secure and safe environment.

Violence against our instructors or students is a crime and we will press for the maximum possible penalty against anyone who behaves in a violent and abusive way.