Each of these aspects of Shotokan Karate is carefully and methodically practiced. Through meticulous and constant training, participants of all ages are encouraged to develop their own Karate ability at their own pace. Initially, physical contact is avoided, but as you increase in ability you will be encouraged to participate in controlled sparring with your club members.
Shotokan students (typically at brown and black belt level) may occasionally train with traditional Okinawan weapons; the bo, a six foot wooden staff and the sai, a pronged truncheon. The club's instructor, Kevin Coles (6th dan) achieved his first level black belt in 1987 and then started the first Tiska St Albans Shotokan karate club in 1991.
Shotokan students (typically at brown and black belt level) may occasionally train with traditional Okinawan weapons; the bo, a six foot wooden staff and the sai, a pronged truncheon. The club's instructor, Kevin Coles (6th dan) achieved his first level black belt in 1987 and then started the first Tiska St Albans Shotokan karate club in 1991.
Reviews (8)
Bunty Shah
Jan 09, 2017
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Vispi Baria
Nov 04, 2016
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My children and I have been training at the St. Albans and Porters Bar club for over 8 years. A great family atmosphere with very supportive instructor and senior grades.
Great for developing self discipline, respect, fitness and making friends!
Whether you are a beginner (like my son was at 5, and daughter at 7), or coming back to karate after a 15 year break (like myself!), you will be welcomed by the club, lead by a very experienced and well respected instructor.
Great for developing self discipline, respect, fitness and making friends!
Whether you are a beginner (like my son was at 5, and daughter at 7), or coming back to karate after a 15 year break (like myself!), you will be welcomed by the club, lead by a very experienced and well respected instructor.
Steven Jones
Sep 19, 2016
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I have been a member of the St Albans and Potters Bar Club for many years now. It has helped to keep me fighting fit, maintain a level of discipline and establish a wide variety of friendships through though those years.
As well as benefiting from very experienced and knowledgeable instructors and students, the club is very welcoming to new members and beginners of all ages, both families and individuals.
I would recommend St Albans and Potters Bar (Tiska) to anyone.
As well as benefiting from very experienced and knowledgeable instructors and students, the club is very welcoming to new members and beginners of all ages, both families and individuals.
I would recommend St Albans and Potters Bar (Tiska) to anyone.
Paul W.
Aug 19, 2016
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Eve Coles
Aug 02, 2016
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Leanne Walters
Nov 02, 2013
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I have been a member of Tiska St Albans for over 14 years when I originally joined to do karate with my children. Since then I have progressed through gradings and now hold the rank of 3rd level Black Belt. I never imagined back then it would become such an important and key part of my life. The club is very family orientated and inclusive. The quality of instruction is excellent. Its a great place to work out, have fun, while exercising your body and brain.
Garry Whitefield
Oct 20, 2013
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A welcoming club for children and adults alike. Superb instruction from Sensei Coles will take you from beginner to black belt and beyond. Whether you want to study and train in karate, increase your confidence or simply improve your fitness, I would fully recommend this club. With a broad mix of karate grades across all age groups, the club offers multiple training times during the week and plenty of opportunity throughout the year to grade and progress your karate.
Matt Russell
Dec 28, 2012
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Joined over a year ago, good clear instructors.
Disciplined lessons but easy going instruction, you can quickly move up the first 4 Kyu the next 6 start to get more challenging.
Good mixed of beginners and serious members, generally equal mix of youngsters (under 12) and teens and adults, equal mix of children and adult beginners.
Disciplined lessons but easy going instruction, you can quickly move up the first 4 Kyu the next 6 start to get more challenging.
Good mixed of beginners and serious members, generally equal mix of youngsters (under 12) and teens and adults, equal mix of children and adult beginners.
