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Community Project Appreciating Diversity and Respecting Difference |
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| One Community Project is organised and rmanaged by the Chinese Kuoshu Institute (CKI)
based at Denbigh High School (a Specialist Sports College), in Luton, Bedfordshire.
The Project was established in 2002 and is registered with Voluntary Action Luton.
The Project works closely with the Centre for Youth and Community Development (CYCD),
based in Bury Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, and other community groups throughout
Bedfordshire. |
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The CKI works on a voluntary basis
to deliver a programme of activities which help to
develop: coordination; strength; stamina; endurance;
and a high standard of physical fitness, in line with promoting a positive
attitude to exercise, physical and mental development. The CKI invites members
of the British Martial Arts Teams to train with young people, as role models, to
inspire confidence and a desire to achieve.
The martial arts aspect help to
build confidence, a respect for oneself and others and a feeling of being safe
both inside and outside the institutional/educational environment. The grading structure allows children and young people
to develop at their own pace, so they can enjoy the classes without the constant
pressure to advance before they are ready, thereby placing them, and their
needs, at the centre of the learning programme; and, when ready, they can take
their grading and have their achievements recognised both nationally and
internationally.
The classes comprise young people from different races, creeds, ethnicity, and
backgrounds. Whilst diversity is apparent and appreciated, it does do not act as
a barrier during training; and the
students function
very much as one community. The One Community ethos is an appreciation diversity and
a tolerance and respect for difference; and a recognition that our diversity can
enrich the one
community of which we are all part.
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| Our Mission |
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The One Community Project was developed to help
children and young
people, mainly from disadvantaged and/or disaffected backgrounds, to help
realise their potential using One Community Project activties to act as
a catalyst for success. The medium of
traditional Chinese martial arts (Kuoshu, also known as Traditional Wushu,
and more popularly known as Kung Fu), has been successful in helping young
people re-engage with the community and find 'new' respect for the
community and themselves. |
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| Contact Information |
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| For more information on the One Community Project, please contact the Project
Director, Rob Simpson, at the Chinese Kuoshu Institute (UK). |
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- Telephone:
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01582 876700
- Facsimile:
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01582 876701
- Postal Address:
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151 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3QP
- Electronic Mail:
- General Information
admin@kuoshu.co.uk
Webmaster
webmaster@kuoshu.co.uk
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