.: Welcome
Shizendo Martial arts schools holds karate and Tai Chi clubs throughout the southeast in many of the leading Leisure centres on most days of the week. These include separate classes for children and adults. Shizendo also teaches many other groups in the area, Tai Chi which focuses on the health aspects of the art for the active retirement association, self defence for school children is also taught in the local schools of north Kent. All of Shizendo’s Instructors are recognized by MASA (martial arts standards agency) CRB checked and NVQ qualified.
.: Karate
Kids Karate
Karate is NOT about violence, it is NOT about fighting, it is NOT about aggression, it is NOT about egos, it is NOT about who is the best. Karate IS about your children's development through the Martial Art way. This is about personal growth through the experience and understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each child as they progress from the early years to adult hood. We teach, through the Martial Arts code, good manners, respect and the value of right and wrong. We teach your child how to coordinate their bodies and develop their body control skills, which in turn builds confidence. Through interaction skills with other children and teamwork, your child will learn how to develop their character, spirit, internal power and the required etiquette for the Martial Arts. We teach self-defence to children.
Adults Karate
The style of Karate taught is Wado Ryu, which is a blend of Japanese JuJitsu and Okinawan traditions coupled with a strong Chinese (Quan Fa) influence. Translated Karate means “Empty Hand” and Wa-Do as “Way of peace and harmony”, Ryu as “School”, Quan Fa as “Kempo” Japanese name of China’s fist method. Shizendo is a soft style; it uses soft to overcome the hard, to harmonise with the opponent rather than meet head on. The practitioner of this art unitises subtle techniques; it's therefore a flowing art of non-resistance and developing strategic skills in long and close quarter fighting.
