Welcome to Manchester Karate’s Student Center

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As a new student there are many procedures, rule, and practices that you will need to learn and internalize. It is important that you be very clear on expectations and procedures for you to become a disciplined martial artist.

1) Uniforms : All uniforms need to have the Manchester Karate logo on the back of the uniform in good condition. All Uniforms need to be neat and clean with belts tied properly. We suggest that they be washed and pressed after every class. As a new student you are required to wear an all white MKS Uniform. In the first few weeks we will evaluate to see whether you qualify for our leadership program or Master Club program.

2) Exams : All students test every five weeks for new belt ranking. The test date and time will be posted in advance. There are no charges for under Black Belt Testing, Belts, or Certification. Testing requirements include: 1) a minimum of 8 lessons since receiving current ranking; 2) respectful attitude in class; 3) achieving the required physical proficiencies; 4) loyalty and dedication to the MKS schools; 5) satisfactory completion of the “Qualification Code” which outlines additional responsibilities as a martial artist; 6) satisfactory completion of “Intent to Promote” form (under 18 years old); 7) The completion of reading requirements and associated written tests.

3) Reading Requirements : To achieve Black Belt there are a variety of reading assignments of material by respected authors that support our program. As an orientation student we suggest that the student – or, parents read the following books:

4) Martial Arts Discipline and respect : Always be respectful to instructors and to other students. All Black Belts should always be referred to as Mr.”____” or Ms.”____”. Always bow upon entering or leaving the mat area, and do not wear shoes on the teaching floor (unless approved in advance by the head instructor for medical reasons.)

5) Leadership Program and Master Club : Your most important goal during the first few weeks of your orientation as a white belt is to qualify for Steven White’s Leadership Program or Master Club. Qualifying for either is like being accepted into Harvard University . It is recognition that you are accepted into our Black Belt family.

6) ManchesterKarate.com : On the Manchester Karate web site we have essentially everything you need to help you follow along in class and support your learning of Manchester Karate curriculum. Included there is information about all curriculum, student handouts such as discipline cards, book club cards, job lists and other support materials. Additionally there is more information about the history and background of our school and access to all reading requirements, replacement uniforms, and equipment requirements as well as the ability to purchase them on-line.

7) The Manchester Karate newsletter : You should immediately register at www.ManchesterKarate.com to receive the regular student email newsletter with announcements for special events and MKS news.