Shoshin Karate Club

Shoshin is a concept in Buddhism meaning beginner's mind. It refers to having an attitude of openess, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a beginner in that subject would.

Within our club we have an open attitude to all grades and abilities. We have a philosophy of embracing the new, whilst cherishing the old, therefore allowing us to develop our minds as well as our bodies, while never forgetting we are studying a martial art.

To achieve this we train in a realistic way which allows us to develop our punching and kicking skills (Atemi Waza) along with; Joint locking (Kansetsu waza), Grappling (Ne waza), Throwing (Nage waza),C hoking (Shime waza). To supplement all these skills we follow the principles of Kyusho (pressure point fighting), which promote skills and knowledge over physical strength.