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Questions & Answers (Updated)
We are updating this section 5 - 12th January

• All new students attending their first term are allowed to wear their school PE Kit.

• For the second term a Snow Herons Martial Arts uniform and a protective Head-Guard must be purchased at the time of booking.

• Students can buy the SHMA uniform and Head-Guard at any point during their first term from our website shop: https://www.snowhermartialarts.co.uk/category/all-products. 

• Students who wear a SHMA uniform are required to wear the uniform for each lesson, but they are allowed one "I've forgotten my uniform; can I wear my PE kit?" pass per term.

• Students without the required clothing will not be allowed to participate in class and will need to watch the class  instead.

• SHMA uniforms are the only Martial Art uniform permitted to be worn.

• The following classes are permitted snacks.

       Mondays 3 - 4:30pm 1 snack

       Mondays 3 - 5:15pm 2 Snacks

       Tuesdays 3 - 4:30pm 1 snack

       Mondays 3 - 5:15pm 2 Snacks

       Fridays 2:15 - 4:15pm 1 snack

       Fridays 2:15 - 4:45pm 2 Snacks

• Fresh fruit/fresh vegetables are the only snacks permitted.

• Water is the only drink permitted.

• The  SHMA Mobile number  (07714 425883) is only to be used (TEXT) to let us know that your child will not be attending class or that your child will be collected by another person who is not one of your childs nominated collectors.

• If you do need to contact us please use the SHMA email or the Contact Us form on our website.

• Please DO NOT text on a Sunday or after 8pm. any day.

• At the moment due to the amount of parents not following the vehicle access guidlines we have stopped all vehicle access into the Avenue School with the exceptions below.

      Black Belt Families​

      Students attending a Private Lesson

      Students attending a Holiday Camp.

• Any person who does not have access privilages and does drive into the Avenue School grounds will be suspended one lesson without catch up or refund.  

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• As a student, or a representative of a student at Snow Herons Martial Arts, you are expected to conduct yourself in a way that is respectful towards all persons at all times.​

• ​Students and those who represent students or Snow Herons Martial Arts are reminded to always behave to others as you would like them to behave to you.​​​

• ​​​We remind you that any form of bullying, harassment, discrimination, defame is not permitted.

• We allow a 5 minute Late collection period which starts at the end of the scheduled collection time as per the class you attended. After this 5 minutes we charge a late collection fee.

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• 1 - 10 Minutes Late = £3  

• 11 - 20 Minutes Late = £6

• 21 - 30 Minutes Late = £9

• 31 - 40 Minutes = £12

• 41 - 50 Minutes = £15

• 51 - 60 Minutes = £18

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• All Late payment charges are required to be paid in full before the student attends their next class.

• A SHMA Uniform and Protective Head Guard is required for a Students 2nd booked term.

• Martial Art Shin Guards are required when a student grades for 10th Gup (Yellow Belt).

• Martial Art Sparring Pads are required when a student grades for 9th Gup (Yellow Belt with a White Tag).

• Female Sparring Kit: Hand Guards & Foot Guards (the Headguard and Shin Guards have already been purchased).

• Male Sparring Kit: Hand Guards, Foot Guards and a Groin Guard (the Headguard and Shin Guards have already been purchased).

• All students 11 Yrs+ are required to wear a mouth guard for sparring.

• All Students Advanced Belt + are required to wear a mouth guard for sparring.

• ALL Students who are Green/Blue Belts are ADVISED to wear a mouth guard for sparring.

• All Sparring kit can be brought from our website shop. You may purchase your own sparring kit, however it must be the same style and colour as ours; if you buy the wrong items you cannot use them.

• The Members section student Info will inform you when a student has been approved for their belt grading.

• The members section Gradings will guide you through the registration process and provide you with answers to any questions you may have.

• The members section has the following:

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• Studio Rules

• Student Information

• Black Belts Section

• Belt Gradings

• Student Martial Arts Handbook

• Video Links

• Students who are Intermediate and Advanced grades may pay monthly rather than termly via our Monthly Payment Scheme.

• Adults of all belt grades may also join this payment scheme. 

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• 1 Class Per Week / Month = £45 (Siblings £40)

• 2 Classes Per Week / Month = £60 (Siblings £50)

• Unlimited Classes per week = £75 (Siblings £60)

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• Students may join the scheme in January, April or September.

• All Monthly payments are required on (or before) the 1st of each month.

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