Porthcawl Karate

With 5th Dan Sensei Christian Whale, with nearly 20 years experience.
We are a KUGB club for more details visit http://www. kugb.org/structure-of-the-kugb. php

WHAT IS SHOTOKAN KARATE?

Karate means "empty hand", Shotokan Karate is a weaponless martial art that is founded on the basic techniques of punching, striking, kicking and blocking, yet there is a deeper aspect to serious Karate training which deals with character development. Shotokan Karate is a way for an individual to realise greater potential and expand the limits of that individual's physica. . . l and mental capabilities. Karate is an excellent, time-proven method of personal development. Shotokan Karate is a traditional Japanese Martial Art founded by Master Gichin Funakoshi. Shotokan Karate remains firmly rooted in a strong martial arts tradition, emphasizing lifetime training for a healthy mind and body, rather than strictly as a sport.

Karate practice is divided into three aspects: kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring).

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS ?

Karate improves fitness, flexibility, balance & co-ordination
Karate encourages assertiveness & self-confidence
Karate promotes self-discipline & respect to others
Karate teaches focus, concentration & self-defence

CAN ANYONE PRACITCE KARATE?

Karate can be practiced by men, women & children. We are a family friendly club & all ages & grades train together

PORTHCAWL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB?

We meet on a Monday night 5pm until 7pm and a Thursday night 5pm until 6. 30pm at Awel Y Mor, Community Centre in Porthcawl.
Porthcawl Shotokan Karate is affiliated with the KUGB



WHAT IS THE KUGB?


The number of KUGB stand for the Karate Union Of Great Brittain & is Britain's largest, longest-established and most successful single-style Karate Association and its current Chief Instructor, Andy Sherry, is acknowledged as Britain's most senior Karate practitioner.



WHO ARE THE CLUB INSTRUCTORS?

Our Clubs chief instructor is Sensei Christian Whale 5th Dan who has been teaching in Porthcawl since 1993, he has had a successful career with the KUGB and specialises in training pupils for competition having been selected and chosen to represent Porthcawl and Wales on both national and international levels. Other instructors in the club are Mark Aitchison 2nd Dan & Richard Davies 1st Dan.
Club Grading & Courses
Our club grades every three months with KUGB instructor Sensei Garry Hartford 7th Dan

AM I INSURED?

All members of the club are insured under the umbrella of the KUGB, this is in a form of a license which is renewed on an annual basis at a cost of £18 for adults and £17 for children.