The Dojo Norwich

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Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for your continued support. We hope you pop in again soon!

Looking forward to hosting Vision Norfolk’s Eska Karate session in Easter! 🥋

Welcome to this week's Monday Mentions for our Children, Young People and Families Service.

Easter events are currently being booked, so please look out for the new events over the next few weeks. Please see the below list of events with spaces remaining:

Wednesday 19th February 2:30pm – 5pm – Games Afternoon
Join Vision Norfolk and Virtual School Sensory Support - vision impairment for a fun-filled Games Afternoon! Connect, compete, and enjoy a variety of exciting games in a friendly and inclusive environment. Don’t miss out—come and join the fun! Drinks and snacks will be supplied. Being held at Bradbury Activity Centre, Beckham Place, Edward Street NR3 3DZ. This for ages 5-12.

Friday 21st February 2:00pm– 3:00pm – Tennis Session
Ever fancied trying your hand at tennis? Now is your chance with this free session run by Tennis Able Norwich. This is held at East Anglia Tennis & Squash Club on Lime Tree Road in Norwich. Ages 6 – 13. If you would like to book a space for this session, please email me.

New - Thursday 13th March 6.30pm – 7.30pm – Online Parents' Forum
After a successful first few sessions, we will running this monthly with the hope of continuing to build the online session. This is a great opportunity for parents to connect, share experiences, and support one another in a welcoming and understanding environment.

Saturday 15th March 10:30am – 12pm – Dance workshop run by Compass Dance
Join us for an exciting dance workshop run by Compass Dance at the Bradbury Activity Centre, Beckham Place, Edward Street NR3 3DZ. Fun, fitness, and rhythm await! This is open to ages 4 – 12 and the children can bring siblings or a friend with them. This is also wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday 9th April 11:30 – 1pm – First Aid at Home Workshop
Join a First Aid at Home Workshop, run by the British Red Cross, and empower children aged 10-19 with vital first aid knowledge. This hands-on session is designed to be practical, engaging, and fun! Siblings are welcome, so bring the whole family to learn together. Build confidence, develop essential skills, and be prepared for emergencies at home. Being held at Bradbury Activity Centre, Beckham Place, NR3 3DZ.

New - Monday 14th April 11am – 12:30pm – Guinea Pig Cafe
Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on experience with some adorable guinea pigs! Only 12 tickets available (1 child + 1 adult per ticket). Enjoy a drink and cake, followed by a special guinea pig handling session!, This is being held at Cavies & Cake, Oxborough Ln, Fakenham NR21 8AF.

Wednesday 16th April, 11 AM - 12 PM – Karate Workshop
Ready for an action-packed session designed especially for children aged 6-14. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your moves, this is the perfect chance to build confidence, learn discipline, and have loads of fun! Led by experienced instructors, you'll discover exciting techniques and develop focus, strength, and agility in a supportive and energetic environment. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Siblings are welcome but spaces are limited. This is being held at The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Rd, Norwich NR6 6AX.

Other information:

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If you want to book on to any events or you have any questions about anything, please drop me an email on [email protected].

There is no charge for any of our family events unless stated. There is a pay and display car park next to our building on Edward Street and we can reserve parking, on site, for a limited number of wheelchair users if we are notified in advance.

Kindest Regards,
Josh

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jasonhitchings enjoyed an incredible weekend at the JKAE International Winter Course at K2 Crawley! It was an absolute privilege to train with JKA senior Sensei Hirayama (7th Dan), Shiina (8th Dan), and Imamura (8th Dan).

The sessions were challenging and inspiring, a perfect opportunity to grow and refine skills. A huge thank you to JKA England for organising such a brilliant course. Already looking forward to the next one!

Exciting news at The Dojo Norwich this weekend! 😊

We’ve just added a new hot drinks machine that serves a variety of choices, including delicious loose leaf tea, rich hot chocolate, and freshly ground bean to cup coffee, all Fair Trade. We haven’t forgotten about decaf lovers either!

Plus, check out our new vending machine, filled with a range of drinks, snacks, and treats to choose from.

Remember, both machines are equipped with contactless payment for easy and convenient transactions using your cards or phone.

Can’t wait for you all to try these out on your next visit.🥋

🌸🎨🥋 Springtime Freshness at The Dojo Norwich! 🥋🎨🌸

Hey Eska warriors! We're excited to announce that our beloved dojo is getting a much-needed spring clean and a vibrant new coat of paint! 🌟

As the flowers bloom and the sun shines brighter, we're embracing the spirit of renewal and rejuvenation to create an even more inspiring and energising environment for our ESKA family. 🌼☀️

Thank you BRF Contractors LTD for your great service.

It is just one week to go until our first Summer Holiday Club session, starting next Tuesday 26th July at 10am - 12pm. Sessions also run every Thursday at the same time.

Open to all ESKA members, siblings and friends aged 6 to 15, come along for 2 hours of fun, games, fitness and skills training.

See the link for more information and to book your sessions: https://eska.co.uk/summer-holiday-club-2022/

We look forward to seeing you there ☀😎

Summer Holiday Club 2022 Summer Holiday Club 2022 at The Dojo Norwich We will be running a holiday club at the Dojo Norwich on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 am - 12 pm. Open to ESKA junior members, their siblings and friends aged 6 - 15 years. Cost:- £10 per session or £15 for two sessions a week. You

☀️🌟 Summer Holiday Club 2022 ☀️🌟

We are excited to announce that we will be running a holiday club on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am - 12pm, throughout the summer holidays.

ESKA members, siblings, and friends aged between 6 and 15 years old can come along for 2-hour classes packed with games, fitness, and skills training.

For further details including a timetable of all activities covered, visit https://eska.co.uk/summer-holiday-club-2022. Booking is now open for all sessions.

A great introduction karate session with a group of junior doctors on a well-being afternoon of karate followed by an hour of Yoga with Mary Hitchings Yoga for some NHS staff. 😄🥋👊

Throw back to 5 years ago before The Dojo was The Dojo.

It’s amazing to think of how many 1,000’s of people have been able to enjoy training here in that time! ☺️

Deep clean at The Dojo Norwich all ready for the returning ESKA members for face to face classes 🙌😀🥋