KARATE

Our goal is to continue  and expand the teachings of our founder Sensei Vivian Nash 8th Dan. We acknowledge our roots and build on them 

practices which wil test AND improve our mental and physical fitness levels.

Mentally challenging moves and sequences to develop flow and movement.

Spiritually giving our "all" both inside and outside the dojo to everything we do.

Our primary practice is Shotoryu karate. Based in the Bideford area of North Devon. 

Weapons such as Bo Staff (pole) Bokken (replica wooden sword) Sabre (curved sword from wood or blunt metal) and knife (usually wood) are also used to help improve focus and timing. 

Yang and chen form tai chi are a part of our training regime, to enhance our karate, with its flowing and powerfull moves. Students of all ages  are welcome to our martial arts club, we are close to  Bideford and have members from around  the local area 

Your first lesson is free, after which you will be asked to join the association on an annual renewal basis. Payment for lessons are currently on a pay as you train basis.

Shotoryu karate Bideford is not a fitness club, however you will certainly feel the benefits of regular exercise.

Your aim will be to make your karate practice spread into other areas of your lives as you adopt a lifestyle of fitness and good nutrition , your confidence grows as you begin to understand and realise your capabilities.

You will learn about posture and weight distribution,  about striking points, how to avoid attacks by simple movements, and how to counter attack to defend yourself.

     To Improve your Karate apply these words !!

    PRACTICE          PRACTICE           PRACTICE

Our classes are lead by Peter Grant 5th DAN who has been training in Shotoryu Karate for over 40 years, and assisted by 3rd 

Regular gradings are held throughout the year. 

Bideford host the annual summer school which is held in the beautiful Setting of West Buckland School 

Summer School provides a good opportunity to train with Shotoryu Karateka from other Shotoryu clubs.

All members are subject to an annual membership fee, the cost of membership is £25.00 for aduts and £15.00 for 12 and under. Membership is required before a student can be entered into a grading.

We currently charge  £5.00 per lesson. 
 

BEGINNERS CHILDREN LESSONS (9yrs up) starting soon. Call 

07813083954 for more details.