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General informationNew joiners, be they complete beginners or experienced martial artists are always very welcome to the classes, which we feel provide a safe, friendly and enjoyable environment in which to practice martial arts. The information below is based on some commonly asked questions. Please feel free to contact us if you require any further details or information.
Clothing and equipment Initially, any loose fitting garments such as track-suits are suitable. After a while, members may wish to purchase a training suit. A bottle of water or sports drink is also advisable especially in hot weather. Training fees We aim to keep the overall cost of training as low as possible to ensure practice is accessible to all. With our lesson fees, there is no minimum sign-up period or tie-in of any description. Association Membership The association membership 'licence' need not be obtained immediately but after a short while, individuals should have an idea of whether they enjoy training and would like to stick with it. A licence should then be purchased, which gives full membership of the Bushi Goya-Ra-Ru Association (BGA). The current licence fees are just £15.00 and £12.50 for adults and under sixteen’s respectively. Affiliation The BGA is affiliated to the Amateur Martial Association (AMA). In addition, links with other martial arts groups and clubs are also maintained and from time to time events such as club visits, competitions, seminars, courses, mass training sessions, demonstrations and social functions are organised. Grading and progression A progressive grade framework is used to provide practitioners with a defined series of goals to aim for. Students advance through these grades in their own time in accordance with the requirements of a challenging and well structured syllabus.
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