An affiliated member of United Karate England (UKE) and the World Karate-Do Alliance (WKA), Tokon Taiki has specialized in Traditional Shotokan Karate since 1990 and has one of the most innovative programs in the nation. Developing these skills as well as learning the art of combat and self defense through Karate in a safe environment will be a major benefit for students of all ages. Here at TOKON
TAIKI the Dojo-Kun (Dojo Rules) are taken seriously and followed at all times, ensuring all our students understand and incorporate it;
- Seek perfection of character
- Be faithful - protect the way of truth
- Respect others - and the rules of etiquette
- Endeavor - fostering the spirit of effort
- Refrain from violent behaviour
Traditional karate places emphasis on self-development (Budo) and with that as our very foundation, TOKON TAIKI also focuses on sport karate/combat sport and self defence training. In a modern Japanese style training we place emphasis on the psychological elements incorporated into a proper kokoro (attitude) such as perseverance, fearlessness, virtue, and leadership skills, exercise and competition. TOKON TAIKI offers;
- Structured Grading Process
- Extensive Sparring techniques
- Karate-specific conditioning exercises designed to promote and increase strength, stamina, speed, power, agility, flexibility and muscle coordination in aerobic & anaerobic cycles as well as combat stress management.