Please visit www.barrowkarate.org.uk for more information
Over 40? ~ Hate Gyms? ~ Want to Get Fit?
Try our Senior Group at Greengate School
Our adult Karate sessions focus on traditional Wado Ryu Karate, Push Hands training and Pad Work. Train in a friendly environment and develop your skills at your pace. We do not practice sport karate, our classes are suitable for all age groups.
Please see club details on the right. Get in touch or drop in to the club for a chat and watch a session. You can also have a free taster training session.
"At 53 I needed to get fitter and went to Shoshin for their free introductory session. The hourly sessions are fun, friendly and tailor-made to build individual fitness and skill levels. I would highly recommend it to anyone."
-- Gary from Barrow
Shoshin Karate Club Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
Traditional Karate at Shoshin Karate Club
Welcome to our club web page. At Shoshin Karate Club we focus on training in traditional karate, with an emphasis on enjoyment, good health and practical skills.
The club is open to anyone who has started in Year 1 at school and we have a full cross section of age groups training with us.
Our style of karate is Wado Ryu, or Way of Peace style. Our syllabus includes kicking, punching, the use of knees and elbows, plus grappling, kata application, self defence sparring and push hands. Additionally we study traditional wado ryu kata, ippon kumite and kihon kumite.
About Wado Ryu
It is one of the four major styles of Japanese karate alongside Shotokan, Goju Ryu and Shito Ryu. It was created by Hironori Ohtsuka in Japan.
The essence of wado is to avoid incoming attacks by using body movements, footwork and deflecting movements. Much of the thought behind the style originates with the Japanese martial arts of sword fighting (Ken Jitsu) and unarmed combat (Ju Jitsu). It includes a number of techniques such as arm locks, throws, vital points and grappling.
The light, fast movements of wado lend itself well to competition fighting (sport karate), although our club does not study the sports form.
It can be said that Wado Ryu is a combination of Old School Okinawan Karate and the traditional Japanese martial arts.
About this Site
Find out more about the club, our syllabus and training details here. If you have any queries please email stephen dot irwin at bt internet dot com.
Our Sister Site
Read articles, reviews, commentaries, training tips, and watch videos at our sister website http://totalkarate.blogspot.com The menu on the left shows the latest postings at Total Karate.
Training Details
Venue
Greengate Junior School, corner of Greengate Street and Rawlinson Street,
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England.
Entrance to the school hall is from the small playground (Year 3 and Year 4) at the front of the school. Please use the gate near the bus shelter on Greengate Street (if you're coming out of the school car park it's the gate to your right).
Training Times
Every Monday and Thursday evening except Easter Monday, Bank Holidays and Christmas.
Juniors ages 5/6 to 12* 6:30pm to 7:20pm
Seniors ages 13-plus from 7:25pm to 8:30pm
* We accept students starting at age 5 or 6 - however they must be attending full time school (or equivalent) at Year 1 or above (not reception!)
First training session is free. You are welcome to come and watch as many sessions as you like. Please enquire at the club for details of training costs, gradings, licences etc, or email stephen dot irwin at bt internet dot com.
Our Grading Syllabus
Our syllabus has been updated and is awaiting upload. The syllabus now includes just the 'bare essentials' and acts as a set of guidelines for each grade, rather than as a step-by-step 'learn these techniques parrot-fashion and get your next belt'.
Directions
View Larger Map
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
