Karate(meaning empty hand) is a form of unarmed combat originating in ancient Japan and has been passed down through the generations.

Kimura Shukokai Karatewas developed by the late Sensei Kimura utilising body mechanics to create powerful and effective technique.

Benefits Of KarateKarate can develop fitness, self defence, discipline, etiquette, team working, hard work, dedication, self control, coordination, respect, self esteem, concentration and many other qualities.

Trainingconsists of basics including stances, punching, blocking and kicking. This then leads to combinations, sparring & kata (set routines of fighting movements)

GradingsStudents can progress through a grading system of coloured belts. The length of time between gradings is dependant on how often and how hard a student is prepared to work and whether the student has reached the required standard. A rough guide based on training twice a week would be 3 months.

Age LimitsStudents can train from the age of 5 and upwards.

What do I Wear? New students need only wear a loose T shirt and tracksuit trousers initially.

Licence - Students are required to take out a SKF licence but then the first months training is free

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