Hopwood Hall College are pleased to announce that an exciting new Academy will begin in August 2010 - The Martial Arts/Karate Academy will be run in conjunction with the prominent Rochdale-based ‘Kaizen-Do Karate’.
Students who attend the Academy will learn Karate on a weekly basis and have access to Kaizen-Do’s growing timetable of classes - whilst at the same time completing an academic qualification in Sport.
Hopwood Hall College’s Curriculum Leader for Sports Academies, Dean Kimpton said: “We are delighted to welcome on-board Kaizen-Do Karate to be involved in running this unique Martial Arts/Karate Academy. The link-up between Kaizen-Do Karate and the College is fantastic. We’re look forward to a very successful working relationship in the years to come”.
Kaizen-Do Karate has a team of instructors who offer classes seven days a week from their permanent venue in Rochdale, all of whom are thoroughly looking forward to teaching the new students in September.
Chief Coach Sensei Dervish commented: “This is a tremendous opportunity for all parties involved - but most importantly the students, who will receive excellent tuition across many Martial Arts whilst also working towards a vocational qualification”.
Hopwood Hall College’s Curriculum Manager for Sport, Kristian Robinson, is also delighted with the new initiative which reflects the growing popularity of the Sports courses at the College. Kristian says: “The Martial Arts Academy is an exciting new development and compliments our already outstanding provision for sport that we offer our students at our excellent facilities. With a new Dance Academy and Netball Academy also planned for August 2010, this is an exciting time for young people to get involved in sports and gain qualifications to further their careers.”
Hopwood Hall already offer Sports Academies in Boxing, Rugby League, Men’s Football and Women’s Football.