Shotoryu Bideford , for Martial arts in North Devon.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
(Lao Tzu)
Your journey to becoming a martial artist, and beyond has just begun.
Welcome to Shotoryu Bideford!
We practice a traditional style of karate, using flowing techniques which
require whole body movement.
Everyone is welcome and your first practise is free. Whether you are
a beginner or advanced in another style - our doors are always open.
Our five Tenets of practice are:
Breathing,
Relaxation,
Centralisation,
Concentration
and Harmonisation.
Whilst fitness and flexibility are key components of martial arts you dont
have to possess these qualities as a beginner. Our classes are designed to gradually improve your fitness to levels which will surprise you.
Adult classes
It's never too late, no matter what your age, martial arts can feed your mind, energise your body, give you a new interest, new challenges. Come along for a first night "free"
session.
We offer karate classes for juniors aged 9 and over on Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Classes are fun, disciplined and friendly and build confidence, focus and fitness. Your child's first lesson is free - see our Children's Karate page for full details. Instructors are DBS checked. Annual membership includes person to person insurance.
We are members of BMABA https://bmaba.org.uk/about-the-british-martial-arts-and-boxing-association-bmaba/
Contact no. 07813083954
Instructors :
Peter Grant 5th Dan is the club instructor,
and has been practising Shotoryu for 40 years.
He was awarded his Black Belt 1st dan in August 1990
and has progressed through the ranks up to 2009
when he was awarded 5th Dan.
Charles Teape 3rd dan is the assistant instructor with over 30 years of experience in martial arts, most of that time with Shotoryu karate
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