Adult
Karate
Traditional karate. Real fitness. Practical self-defence
Join a friendly, like-minded group of martial artists in Milton Keynes
What’s the training like?
You might have experience in another martial art and interested in Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate or just starting your karate journey.
Our adult classes are suitable for beginners and veterans and include all grades from white-belts to black belts.
Typical classes include:
- 準備運動 JINBI UNDO (warm-up excercises)
- 基本 KIHON (fundamentals)
- 形 KATA (forms)
- 分解 BUNKAI (application of the kata)
- 組手 KUMITE (sparring)
What are the benefits?
- Get into shape
- Improve confidence
- Improve self-esteem
- Break the monotony of the gym
- Make new friends
- Train internationally through EGKA/IOGKF
Class schedule
(note that times may vary during holiday periods – see calendar below)
- Sundays 10:00 to 12:00: Adults: over 18 at Garthwaite Pavilion
- Thursdays 19:15 to 20:45: Adults: over 18 at Garthwaite Pavilion
Self defence
Goju-Ryu Karate is a practical martial art built for real-world self-defence. Alongside traditional kata and sparring, you’ll learn effective techniques including grappling, locks, escapes and practical applications.
Often described as the “original MMA,” Goju-Ryu combines traditional martial arts with modern freestyle fighting and self-defence.
But karate is about more than fighting. Training builds confidence, discipline and awareness, helping you avoid confrontation wherever possible. And if you ever need it, you’ll have simple, effective skills to protect yourself. Read more …