As promised here are the details of the adventure club that we have been working on for the last few months..
Here are more specific details...
As we sometimes need a rest from Self Defence & Krav Maga training, the BAKM Adventure Club is a “club within a club” that is open to all BAKM members plus their friends, family and partners who may want to pull themselves away from the sofa on the weekends and do something a bit more adventurous.
This club works on the simple premise that its membership is used to approach training providers to negotiate a reduced fee that is then passed onto you.
At a cost of just £5 per month (on top of the normal membership) every two weeks throughout the year you will be offered an activity, social event or similar at a price that is always lower than the training providers normal price.
How to Join.
To join this club all you need do is add on £5 per month (about £1.25 per week
to the standard Krav Maga standing order / direct debit membership that you sign up to. If you are already a BAKM club member we will ask you to fill another SO form for £5 per month to join this club. How to pay for an event.
As we only have a certain amount of places on each activity we ask that members pay online and a course will show the number of places available as and when places are taken. If you are not an Adventure Club Member you may pay the discounted price online but you will have to pay the difference between this and the full price on the day of the event. Please note that we only have a certain amount of places on each activity and therefore places are allocated on a first come, first served basis or more to the point, first to pay basis!
To sign up to a course simply click on the Pay Now Price button next to the course details which you will find on the website
Here are a few samples of courses we have lined up for you..
Basic Kite-Surfing Course.
Introduction: Kite-surfing is a fast paced adrenaline orientated water sport and BAKM has struck a deal for a 2 day course to take place in Shoreham By Sea, just 15 minutes drive from Brighton and approx 1hr 20mins from London.
On this course you will learn to fly, launch and land power kites and water kites before then moving onto body dragging and kite-surfing on the water. Once completed, you will then receive your IKO (International Kitesurfing Organisation) certificate which enables you to kite-surf and hire kite-surfing around the world.
Location & Start Time: Course starts at 9am Saturday 07 June when we meet at Stormriders, 7 Ferry rd, Shoreham On Sea.
Kit: Towel, wetsuit ( if you have one, otherwise we will provide them ) sun cream, refreshments, beach shorts / bikini, trainers ( that you don’t mind getting wet ) and waterproofs ( just in case
.Transport: Minibus will be provided to and from London on both days of the course. Leaving 7am from Southfields tube station (district line) on the 7th & 8th June and returning at the end of training each day.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------
1 Day Paragliding Intro Course.
Introduction: Paragliding is an exhilarating experience and weather permitting you could airborne by lunchtime on the first day of the course. Taking place in Tollgate just 10 minutes drive from Lewes (nearest train station is Glynde) This course will also count towards the “Elementary Pilot Certificate” if you should then decide to take up this sport.
Location & Start Time: We will meet participants at Glynde railway station at 8.45am on the first day of the course.
Kit: Warm windproof clothing, walking boots (without hooks) that will support your ankles (tape over the hooks if you have them)
Transport: A minibus will leave Southfields tube station 7am, 21st June, returning when the course is finished (approx 5pm).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------
Hiking & Navigation Course.
Introduction : Hiking is a great way to view the outdoors and within this we have secured a hiking and navigation day exclusive to BAKM Adventure club members.
Taking place on the South Downs this course is designed to give you basic compass and map reading skills that should be invaluable to you should you decide to move onto more challenging expeditions that we have lined up for the future.
Location & Start Time: Exact location TBC (South Downs), 9am, 05 July.
Kit: Hiking / walking boots, socks, waterproofs, fleece, layered clothing, 2 litres of water.
Transport: A minibus will leave Southfields tube station 7am, 05 July, returning when the course is finished (approx 6pm).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------
Beginners Surfing Trip. Devon.
Introduction: This is a weekend surfing & camping trip to Westward Ho, Devon. A great place for all sorts of outdoor activities or to simply chill out. You will need a tent for this weekend so if you haven’t got one yet buy one!
On the Saturday & Sunday we have 12 places reserved with a local surf school and we look forward to getting out on the water both days
Location & Start Time: TBC, Westward Ho, Devon
Kit: Tent, towel, wetsuit (if you have one) sun cream, refreshments, beach shorts / bikini, trainers (that you don’t mind getting wet ) and waterproofs ( just in case
.Transport: A minibus will leave Southfields tube station 6.30pm, Friday 18th July, returning close of play Sunday 20th July.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------
Thai Night.
Introduction: Thai night is one of several themed dinner nights where we take dinner at a restaurant in London (usually central). The price that we negotiate with the restaurant gives you a 3 course meal + a limited number of drinks and is a great way to get to know your fellow students on a more social footing.
Location & Start Time: Exact location TBC
Kit: Smart casual clothing.
Transport: London Underground