At Barkway Karate Club we teach a traditional style of Karate called Shotokan, created and developed by Master Gichin Funakoshi in Okinawa, Japan. Karate translates as "empty hand" in reference to the non weapon fighting system devised which used hands and feet as swords and knives. We believe Shotokan Karate benefits both body and mind, promoting health and well being and developing characteristics which assist in all areas of life.
Our regular lessons include training of the basics (kihon) sparring (kumite) and forms (kata) with practical applications (bunkai). In addition we include self defence training and pad work drills and agility activities to develop techniques, movement, fitness and core strength. Barkway Karate is a member of C.M.A.A and affiliated to the Martial Arts Standards Agency.
Our regular lessons include training of the basics (kihon) sparring (kumite) and forms (kata) with practical applications (bunkai). In addition we include self defence training and pad work drills and agility activities to develop techniques, movement, fitness and core strength. Barkway Karate is a member of C.M.A.A and affiliated to the Martial Arts Standards Agency.
Services
Amanda Veitch: Rank 3rd Dan Black Belt Shotokan Karate, Qualified Level 1 UK Martial Arts Instructor C.M.A.A. Qualified Self Defence Instructor C.M.A.A. DBS Enhanced Certificate, First Aid Certified British Red Cross Emergency Life Support, Martial Arts Association Licence C.M.A.A. Martial Guard Instructors Liability Insurance (Allianz) Registered on the Black Belt Register as 3rd Dan Instructor.
If you are thinking about starting a Martial Art, you are welcome to come and watch one of our lessons so that you have an idea of our format and teaching style before deciding whether you want to give it a go. Barkway Karate Club offer a four session induction, which gives you the chance to try a variety of lessons and ample opportunity to decide whether you wish to start training regularly.
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Geoff Wade
Jul 01, 2013
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My 5-y-o granddaughter Rebecca has been attending classes for about 8 weeks now, and simply loves it!
The training varies tremendously - so far every week has been different. Four or five of the higher grades help run the classes, mainly with the warm-up routines and the easier parts of the training.
Counting the Instructors, numbers are usually around the 20 mark for the Tiger Tots (17:30 to 18:00) and also for the Intermediate class which follows (18:00 to 19:00).
The atmosphere is light-hearted but the discipline and respect for the higher grades and the Sensei is clearly defined.
The training
The training varies tremendously - so far every week has been different. Four or five of the higher grades help run the classes, mainly with the warm-up routines and the easier parts of the training.
Counting the Instructors, numbers are usually around the 20 mark for the Tiger Tots (17:30 to 18:00) and also for the Intermediate class which follows (18:00 to 19:00).
The atmosphere is light-hearted but the discipline and respect for the higher grades and the Sensei is clearly defined.
The training
