Classes adults

🥋 SUNDAY ADULT CLASS — NEW VENUE FROM OCTOBER

From October, our Sunday morning adult class moves to Shenley Leisure Centre.

Sundays · 9:00–11:00

We’re moving into the gymnasium, which has new tatami mats and gives us more opportunities to develop takedowns, grappling and practical self-defence alongside our traditional Goju-Ryu training.

Same club. Same authentic Goju-Ryu. More possibilities.

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

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 …