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Lydd Karate club is part of the BTKA and consequently has adopted its mission statement.

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 generally.

To this end the BTKA will;

• Give 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;
• Be responsive to changes in the EKGB (English Karate 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;
• Promote the development of its instructors and their motivation and commitment towards the mission of the BTKA;
• Establish a friendly and welcoming environment for all students;
• Treat each student as an individual putting their physical training and character development first and competition second;
  Improve students' abilities with good quality coaching given by qualified and experienced EKGB coaches;
• Always reinforce sound attitudes of fair play and encourage students, especially children, to abide by the rules of the BTKA;
• Reward 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;
• Build effective links with schools, local authorities and sport development programmes.

(with thanks to the BTKA)

Updated: 7th July 2005 JFH