| Kazoku
Kai is an International Association with members around the world, including
India; Canada; Germany and Venezuela.
Kazoku Kai are members of the TRADITIONAL
MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION of which Derek Ridgway is the joint president
along with Harry Cook and Julian Mead. (a short description of T.M.A.F.
can be found on the Association page).
Kazoku Kai charge no club membership for
clubs joining the association. All we ask is that both students and instructors
keep their licence up to date and that instructors take out professional
indemnity insurance.
NOTE* An associate membership sceme exists
for large groups with over 200 members. Such groups will pay a reduced
licence fee for their members.
INSURANCE (U.K. only.)
As already mentioned all those who teach
will be expected to take out professional indemnity insurance. The association
has taken out a block policy which is underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance
so you can be sure of the best cover at the right price. We have also
increased our cover on each members individual licence, which gives up
to £5,000,000 cover and also for adults (18 & over) we have a scheme which
after the first two weeks of a karate injury the person receives £90.00
per week for up to 12 months to help pay the bills while they are off
work. All this is included in each member's annual licence fee. Again
this cover is underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance.
LICENCES
Licences are renewable annually forms
are available from head office.
RECORD BOOKS
The record book is issued free with the
first licence, it contains all the records of your karate progress. Plus
your licence slip which you need to keep in case you need to claim.
Kazoku Kai issues two types of licence
book; a green one for seniors and an orange one for juniors. They are
both basically the same exept for the page that records grades. Here the
senior book displays KYU/DAN grades, and the junior shows MON grades.
CERTIFICATES
Kazoku kai have their own KYU/MON grade
certificates which are A4 in size and in colour. We also have our own
Dan grade certificates which are A3 in size again all in colour. We also
have our own coaching refereeing and attendance certificates which are
given to those who have completed the necessary requirements. For further
details contact Derek Ridgeway at head office.
KAZOKU KAI INTERNATIONAL AIMS AND BENEFITS
Aims of Kazoku Kai
Kazoku Kai shall develop Karate along
traditional lines, preserving the old Kata and their traditional Bunkai
techniques, offering a friendly companionship to all like-minded Karate
Ka whatever their race, gender or style. Kazoku Kai shall promote an interest
in, and keep an open mind to Martial Artists of all styles and backgrounds
within these aims. Kazoku Kai shall promote Karate as a means of self-discipline
and personal fitness, recording and updating the history of its development
through Kata and teachings. Kazoku Kai shall provide a safe training environment
for anyone wishing to learn the art and history of Karate.
Benefits of Membership to Kazoku Kai
1. Free membership to any association who
meet the criteria for membership.
2. Membership of an International Association
with members all over the world
3. Training courses are available in the
member’s own country with Chief Instructor Sensei Derek Ridgway at greatly
reduced rates. These rates are negotiable between the Member and Sensei
Ridgway, and vary according to individual circumstances.
4. Each member country has the freedom to
run their own association and to conduct their own gradings in accordance
with their own constitutions providing this adheres to the basic aims
of Kazoku Kai International
5. The chance to grade with Sensei Derek
Ridgway, 6th Dan, Chief Instructor, Kazoku Kai International
6. Official recognition of all grades on
the Kazoku Kai national registry
7. Information and invitation to training
camps around the world
8. Access to all the Kata from the four main
styles of Karate
9. One of very few organisations to teach
the entire Shito-Ryu Kata system consisting of over 100 Kata, and all
their Bunkai and Okinawan Weapons systems.
10. Permission to use the world famous Kazoku
Kai badge or emblem on Gi’s, equipment.
11. Use of Kazoku Kai official stationery
and certificates
12. Free feature on Kazoku Kai website, with
special section for members clubs and information
13. Second to none access to martial arts
books and videos. Also second to none knowledge of Karate history and
origins
14. To belong to a large family (Kazoku)
of Karate-Ka with one ambition to train and upkeep the traditional values
of Karate.
For all enquiries as to membership, licence
forms, local clubs or activities, please contact Sensei Derek Ridgway
either by
email at derek@kazoku.fsnet.co.uk;
or by telephone on 01902 865070.
Head Office address is: 190 Cannock Road
Westcroft Wolverhampton Staffs Wv10 8QP |
Membership
