Prices
Our aim is to make Karate as readily available as possible while covering the basics (such as rent, insurance and replacement equipment). Our instructors do not get paid which ensures that prices can be kept low for everyone.
JKS Karate Chester (Hoole) operates a PAYT (Pay As You Train) scheme which is explained below. Beyond these costs you will be expected to purchase an annual licence and pay for your gradings (also below).
Special events throughout the year, such as seminars with visiting instructors, will have their own costs to reflect the requirement to reimburse those instructors for their time and effort and prices for these can be found on our courses and events page
Class costs
£3 - £4
Any 60 minute class costs £3pp, any 90 minute class costs £4. If you want to train at a second class on the same night, the extra class costs an extra £1pp.
Family & individual fees are capped at a total of £10per week for all classes at Hoole dojo. Fees
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Fees at our partner clubs vary, for current prices please contact their club instructor.
JKS License & Grading Book
£24.50-£18
Your initial years license costs £24.50 and all subsequent licenses cost £18 per annum.
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You can apply online for a License and Grading book here
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Your license and grading record provides you with proof of your current grade and member to member public liability insurance.
10th -1st Kyu Gradings (at Hoole)
£25
This is the cost to attend a JKS Kyu Grading at Hoole Dojo with Pious Matthew Sensei. Information on gradings can be found here.
The fee covers your grading seminar, the grading itself, and your belt, if you are successful in passing. Please note that you must have a valid JKS license and a Grading Record Book on the day or you will not be permitted to grade.
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Grading fees in the event of a fail are non-refundable.
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Information for your grading syllabus can be found here
20th -10th Kyu Gradings (at Hoole)
£10
This is the cost to attend a JKS Chester Junior Grading at Hoole Dojo with Paul McAvoy Sensei. Information on gradings can be found here.
The fee covers your grading, certificate and belt stripe if you are successful in passing. Please note that you must have a valid JKS license and a Grading Record Book on the day or you will not be permitted to grade.
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Grading fees (less £3 for the session) in the event of a fail are refundable.
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Information for your grading syllabus can be found here