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Basics
Stances, blocks, strikes and controlled movement.
Traditional Shotokan karate in Sunderland
Train sharp. Stand tall.
Friendly karate classes for children, adults and families. Learn the basics, build confidence, improve fitness and train in a calm club setting.
Traditional Shotokan training with self-defence, pad work, groundwork and weapons fundamentals taught with safety, discipline and respect.
New starters are welcome, and the first session is free. Please contact the club before attending for the first time.
Class details
Before you visit
Clear information for beginners, parents and returning students. New starters can try their first session for free.
Cost£3 per session
PaymentCash only
DaysTuesday and Thursday
Time5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Age5 years and up
First sessionFree for new starters
Venue
GCCP, Galway Road
Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 8JZ
Instructor team
Meet the instructors
Experienced instructors supporting students at every stage of training.
Training
What students learn
Traditional Shotokan fundamentals, steady progress and safe training.
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Kata
Patterns that build balance, memory and timing.
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Fitness
Coordination, stamina and body control.
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Confidence
Focus, discipline and respect in a calm setting.
Self-defence and safety
Practical skills with traditional values
Shinzen-ki Shotokan Karate Club teaches traditional Shotokan karate with strong ethics, family-friendly instruction, self-defence, pad work, groundwork and weapons fundamentals.
Training may include Nunchaku, Tambo, Bo Staff, Sai, Tonfa and Sword work. The instructor team is DBS checked, with first aid training.
TrainingSelf-defence
PracticePad work and groundwork
Traditional skillsWeapons fundamentals
SafetyFirst aid trained and DBS checked
Gichin Funakoshi · 1868–1957
Shotokan heritage
Respect, discipline and tradition
Gichin Funakoshi is widely recognised as the founder of Shotokan karate and helped introduce karate from Okinawa to mainland Japan.
Shinzen-ki Shotokan Karate Club follows traditional Shotokan values: respect, discipline, strong basics, kata, control and steady progress.
Training is built around focus, etiquette and improvement at every level, from new starters through to senior grades.
Respect
Discipline
Control
Progress
Grading
Belt progression
A simple guide to the usual Shotokan belt order. Rob and the instructor team will confirm when each student is ready to grade.
BeginnerWhite belt
9th KyuOrange belt
8th KyuRed belt
7th KyuYellow belt
6th KyuGreen belt
5th KyuPurple belt
4th KyuPurple and white belt
3rd KyuBrown belt
2nd KyuBrown belt with white centre stripe
1st KyuBrown belt with double white stripes
1st Dan onwardsBlack belt
Gradings are based on attendance, effort, etiquette, technical progress and instructor approval.
Photos
Club galleries
Training photos and women’s self defence session images.
Training
Main club photos
Class, grading and general training images.
Women’s self defence
Session photos
Images from the women’s self defence class.
Club merchandise
Merch coming soon
Shinzen-ki club clothing and T-shirts will be added once the final designs and ordering details are confirmed.
This section can later link directly to the club’s merchandise shop.
