Our training is suitable for almost everyone, regardless of age, gender, or prior experience.
No. To avoid interrupting training during the ongoing semester, no trial trainings are possible during that time.
Yes, you can find it here:
AssociationYes, there are. Our federation JKS Switzerland regularly offers courses and seminars throughout the year.
jks-switzerlandNo, classes are taught in Swiss German. Specific questions, however, are gladly answered in English.
No, that's not a problem at all. How often you use the weekly training opportunities is entirely up to you. Of course, personal progress is greater with regular training.
Training is conducted in Swiss German. Karate-specific terms are in Japanese.
No, karate is not dangerous. The risk of injury in karate is comparable to other common leisure sports such as football, and lower than in some other full-contact combat sports. Thanks to strict rules, age-appropriate training, controlled execution, and protective gear, the risk during regular training is very low. For children, body contact during sparring (Kumite) is prohibited, and sufficient distance is always maintained.
Nobody is denied membership before a trial training. However, if the trainer and the trial student simply aren't a good match, or if the trainer notices that the training is being disrupted, membership can be declined.
For youth and adult training, this is possible at any time. For the Chibi and Kids groups, there are trial weeks twice a year, each lasting two weeks.
No, our membership fees are completely independent of the training group or how much of the weekly training opportunities are used, and are based solely on the member's age.
As soon as your child starts kindergarten, they can join us. This is usually possible from around 4.5 years of age.
No, nobody is forced to take part in tournaments. Tournament participation is, however, a great way to further develop your karate.
Yes, belt exams are part of karate and show your progress. Our exams are always adapted to each member's age and level.
Karate is voluntary, we don't force anyone to practice at home. Before a belt exam, however, most members need some extra personal effort, which doesn't exclude practicing at home.
You can find our training times on the website under Programs.
Training timesA semester lasts 6 months. The first semester begins on 1 January and ends on 30 June. The second semester begins on 1 July and ends on 31 December.
Click the trial training button and sign up for a trial training via our contact form. If you're a teen or adult, you can choose a date that works for you. You'll then receive an automatic confirmation.
For the Chibi and Kids groups, there are trial weeks twice a year, each lasting two weeks. These start one week after the Christmas and summer holidays. Registration is possible at any time here too, you'll also receive an automatic confirmation. We usually send all detailed information about the trial weeks a few weeks before the start of training.
You may attend all trainings offered during the week, provided you meet the age and/or belt colour requirements. You can find the requirements on the website under Programs - Training Times.
Training timesOur training fees stay the same, regardless of how often you use the available training opportunities.
All our membership fees, along with detailed information about what's included, can be found on the website under Programs - Prices.
PricesYou can buy the gi, belts, and protective gear directly from us in the training room. As a club, we can offer these to you at a discount.
