Karate

What Is Karate?

Karate training focuses on developing discipline, respect, and self-control while building strength, coordination, and confidence. Through structured techniques, forms, and controlled partner practice, students learn effective self-defense skills and improve both physical and mental conditioning.

Our Karate is suitable for all ages and experience levels, providing a supportive environment where students can progress at their own pace while learning the values of focus, perseverance, and respect.

Class Structure

Warm-up & Mobility
Basics & Technique (Kihon)
Forms Practice (Kata)
Controlled Sparring
Cool-Down & Discipline

Who Can Join

Beginners (No experience needed)
Intermediate practitioners
Advanced competitors
Men & Women
Teens

What You Will Need

Water Bottle
Karate Gi (Uniform)
Obi (Belt)
Protective Gear for sparring:
- Mouth Guard
- Hand Gloves
- Shin Guards
- Groin Guard (Optional for adults)
- Head Guard (Optional for kids)

Meet Our Senseis

Our classes are led by experienced and dedicated Senseis passionate about developing students through respect and discipline.

Head Sensei Martin Thomas — Black Belt, 25 years experience
Assistant Sensei Edward Smith — Black Belt, 15 years experience
Beginner Sensei Erik Tinkler — Black Belt, 8 years experience

Class Schedule

Monday - Wednesday - Friday: 15:00 - 16:30

Saturday: Open Mat

Meet Our Senseis

Martin Thomas

Head Sensei

Edward Smith

Assistant Sensei

Erik Tinkler

Beginner Sensei