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SHINKYOKUSHINKAI
This year, we enter our 26th year of teaching Karate.
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For over a quarter of a century, we have helped thousands of people discover the art of Karate, building confidence, learning effective self-defence, and improving overall health, fitness, and wellbeing.
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Join us and experience Karate as it is taught in the heart of Japan. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, our safe and welcoming environment provides the ideal setting to develop physical strength, mental resilience, and confidence, while learning to excel as part of a team..
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Ready to learn Karate? Start with a FREE lesson today with no obligation. See our 2025 anniversary offer (valid till 31 December 2025).
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Find a Class Close to You - Your path to mastery begins here.
Community
Member accreditation to the largest Japan-based and
World Karate Organisations for training and competition.
Training
Kihon
"Kihon" means "basics". This is the foundation of all Karate training and covers empty-handed strikes, blocks, kicks, stances and movement.
Kata
"Kata" means "patterns" or "forms". Kata incorporates various Kihon techniques starting from simple to more complex combinations.
Kumite
"Kumite" means "sparring". This is where you train with a partner, using the techniques learned from the Kihon and Kata.
Competition
There are three competition streams: Kata, non-contact and full-contact Kumite. Students have access to the largest local and international competitive arenas.
