The mission of the BTKA is to promote a partnership between students and instructors so as to provide students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the study of karate-do, whether in the dojo, on courses, on a gasshuku or in competition, as well as to promote the art of traditional karate generallyTo this end the BTKA will;
01Give all applicants, irrespective of gender, religion, ethnicity or education background, an equal opportunity to study and perform karate-do to the best of their individual ability. However restrictions will apply to (i) children up to the age of 8 and (ii) to students who would suffer detrimentally from the practise of karate owing to illness or medical condition;
02Be responsive to changes in the NGB (National Governing Body), The EKF (European Karate Federation) and WKF (World Karate Federation) and to incorporate any such changes as required and to inform members of such;
03Promote the development of its instructors and their motivation and commitment towards the mission of the BTKA;
04Establish a friendly and welcoming environment for all students;
05Treat each student as an individual putting their physical training and character development first and competition second;
06Improve students' abilities with good quality coaching given by qualified and experienced KEGB coaches;
07Always reinforce sound attitudes of fair play and encourage students, especially children, to abide by the rules of the BTKA;
08Reward effort, as well as achievement and not to shout or admonish young students for making a mistake, losing or not being placed in a competition;
09Build effective links with schools, local authorities and sport development programmes.
The BTKA does have a wonderful sense of community. The organisation is very much attuned to children as well as adults, and many families practise karate within the group. Students of all ages are catered for. The Association teaches karate at numerous schools.
The atmosphere in clubs is very friendly and despite the formality and etiquette required, instructors are very approachable. Social links between members frequently develop. The year culminates with the Summer Gasshuku (training course) in July, which combines training and a social programme and has proven to be very popular with all age groups.
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