SHOREHAM GOJU-RYU KARATE CLUB

ショアハム剛柔流空手クラブ

Kon’nichiwa!
こんにちは

Established in 2008, we teach traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate and are proud to be affiliated with the EGKA & IOGKF.

A little about us…

We welcome adults of any age, experience and fitness level to discover traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced in martial arts, our friendly, adult only dojo provides a supportive environment to improve health, fitness, confidence, focus and self-defence skills.

Everyone’s karate journey is unique, and we are here to help you achieve your personal goals while preserving the traditions of authentic Goju-Ryu Karate.

  • Improve your health, fitness and overall wellbeing

  • Build confidence, self-esteem and personal resilience

  • Learn practical self-defence and improve awareness

  • Reduce stress and develop focus and concentration

  • Improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination

  • Meet new people and become part of a friendly community

  • Challenge yourself, achieve goals and experience personal growth

  • Learn an authentic traditional Okinawan martial art

  • Enjoy a lifelong activity suitable for adults of all ages

Benefits of Karate
空手の利点

Class times, membership fees, & more…

  • Wednesday 7pm - 8:30pm
    Sunday 8:30am - 10am

    We also train outside of class times and try to encourage an environment of support.

  • Monthly cost of membership:

    One class per week - £20 / monthly
    Two classes per week - £40 / monthly

    EGKA Membership per year - £45

    A trial session is free if you want to come along and see if our dojo is the right fit for you.

  • Sensei Simon McCarthy - 4th Dan (Yondan) 四段

    We are lucky to have Simon as our club Sensei. He is a talented and knowledgeable Karate instructor who believes that everyone has their own journey. Simon sees his role as helping to encourage, and guide all of the clubs members along their path.

    Tabie Thomson - 4th Dan (Yondan) 四段

    Tabie embarked on her Karate journey in 2004, having previously practiced boxing and kickboxing. She has over 2 decades of experience in Goju Ryu and has trained with IOGKF clubs all over the world.

    Andy Aitchison - 4th Dan (Yondan) 四段

    Andy has over 20 years in Karate experience. Andy dedicates some of his spare time to helping the club members to improve technique and knowledge outside of class hours.

    Anton Dikken - 2nd Dan (Nidan) 二段

    Anton started Karate when he was 50 and plans to train well into his 80s! Now retired, he says that Karate offers him some structure in his daily life.

    Diana Baily - 1st Dan (Shodan) 初段

    Diana is the first member of our Dojo to join from another style, Wado Ryu, and travel the full journey to a black belt.

Testimonials
証言

  • The teaching is superb

    "This club is outstanding. Going to Karate has become the highlight of each week. I joined having never done any Karate before. The teaching is superb. I could not wish for a more welcoming, generous, and inclusive group."

    John Herbert

  • You can teach an old dog new tricks

    "After doing Jiu-Jitsu over 20 years ago, I wanted to get back into martial arts with something that would be good for me physically (post lockdown) and to help with my overrall wellbeing. Joining the dojo has been amazing, I am fitter and stronger physically and mentally and I train with the most amazing people. If I can start again at 54, anyone can give it a go with no regrets. You can teach an old dog new tricks."

    Paul McCulloch

  • I was made to feel very welcome, and I am a regular now

    "Awesome club. I was a 2nd Dan in Wado Ryu 20 years ago. Walked in all nervous in shorts and a sports top and was made to feel very welcome by a team of experienced black belts. I am a regular now, working my way up the Kyu grades. Highly recommend."

    Matt Ansell

Where are we?

 

Shoreham Academy
Kingston Lane
Shoreham-by-Sea
Brighton. BN43 6YT

Free parking provided on site

Get in touch

Are you interested in trying Karate? Whether you’ve tried martial arts a lifetime ago, or always wanted to try it, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact
Sensei Simon on 07977 070040‬
shorehamgojuryu@outlook.com