Karate club seeks members

Umina's Kempo Karate Club is looking for new members.

Classes are held at Umina Beach Community Hall with juniors from 7 years of age, Monday 5.30pm to 7pm, and seniors Monday 7pm to 8.30pm.

Kempo is a martial art aimed at developing a practical form of street self defence.

Disciplines included in training encompass elements from boxing, kick boxing, jiu-jitsu, Aikido, Judo, Karate, grappling and weaponry.

Classes vary week to week but generally consist of bag and mitt work, self defence practise, grappling, throws and so on.

The club currently has four black belt members: Neil Connolly, Barry Moulds, Ron Bell and Ricky Bell.

Kempo is described as "not as traditional" as other martial arts.

The style takes basic kicking techniques and moves from other styles but alters them to make the style "more adaptable to modern life".

Fitness although desirable is not a necessity and will come with training.

For further information, contact 4342 4769.

Press release, March 14 Kempo Karate Club