Heiwa Shotokan Karate Club
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome to the website of Heiwa Shotokan Karate Club. A member of Shotokan Karate Kanazawa Ryu International (SKKIF) headed by Kancho Kanazawa 10th Dan, our aim is the teaching of traditional Shotokan karate-do. We are a non profit karate club and are professionally structured with a strict code of conduct and child protection policy. All of our instructors are fully insured and have been enhanced CRB checked.
Anyone can learn the art of karate regardless of age or level of fitness. We offer a friendly environment to train in, with a broad range of students of all levels. Whether you are new to the art of karate or returning after a long absence, Heiwa Shotokan Karate Club is for you. We have adult classes and separate kids classes across various locations (see Classes section for details). We also offer advanced sessions for senior grades as well as regular courses and gradings.
Why Practice Karate?
Karate is great for improving your reaction time and hand/speed co-ordination. Training builds stamina, flexibility and strength. Students (karate-kas) develop higher levels of concentration, self-confidence and awareness. Progress in the art demands concentration, the remembering of complex sequences of actions and the practice improves decision-making and shortens reaction times. Karate emphasises the importance of meditation and controls breathing as a way of reducing stress and anxiety. In short, karate is good for your physical, mental and emotional health!
The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of the participant.
If you have any questions about training, or which class might be best for you, then please contact us for a chat about it.
Special features:
• Traditional Shotokan Karate taught through a structured syllabus
• Twice yearly training with Master Kanazawa/visiting Japanese instructors
• Regular gradings
• National/International SKKIF/SKIF Championships for kata and kumite
• Stamina sessions including bag and pad work