The Karate Club is deicated to the promotion of Traditional Shotokan Karate throughout Berkshire and Hampshire

Welcome to
The Karate Club
A member of the
Southern Shotokan Karate Association

At The Karate Club you will learn one of the oldest and most effective types of self defence known - Shotokan Karate
Karate is very disciplined and all students must treat the art and fellow students with respect. It is especially important to remember that Karate is for self defence and is not something with which to show off or seek confrontation.
Ideally you will need to train at least two or more times a week to cover the whole syllabus and to get the most from your training.

A lesson is usually broken down into 4 parts

	The warm up. This is especially important as it ensures your muscles and body are ready for the lesson and do not become over stressed or damaged by sudden extreme movement.
	Basic Training. This is practice of the set moves required throughout your Karate training

	Kata Practice. This is a formal sequence of basic techniques. A new one is leaned at each stage of your Karate development.
	Kumite. This is the sparring part of your Karate training and is taught in a very structured and controlled manner with minimum contact.