Shorin Martial Arts Bristol

08/09/2026

Monday can be stressful, but instead of sitting in front of the box after a long day at work, I find that focusing on kata helps me rest my brain and clear my mind. Give it a go! 🥋

06/09/2026

Two years ago, a few members from Bristol were fortunate enough to participate in the World Karate Day celebration, joining the demonstration along Kokusa Dori in Okinawa, Japan.

It was a truly wonderful experience and a great honour to be part of a sea of people who share the same passion and love for Karate.

A very special memory and an unforgettable experience!

Look at some familiar faces here: and Heinz Tessner Sensei what are we talking about here? https://youtu.be/bU4WN4s5WMg?si=ZO273PkLQnW1Z56y&t=1505

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＜開催日＞：2024年10月27日（日）＜時間＞：15:00～16:30＜場 所＞：国際通り(パレット久茂地前～那覇てんぶす館前)...

05/09/2026

World Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-do has been updated. These are the students who joined us 8–9 years ago, proudly beginning their journey as Shodan and Nidan.

“The journey may be long, but hard work turns dedication into achievement.”

https://matsubayashi-ryu.com/dojos/england-dojos/

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Shorin Bristol Matsubayashi-ryu Bristol England

02/09/2026

Every now and then, I mention to our class that, on many occasions when we were just starting out, it was only Sandra and my two kids in the class.

Here is a golden video clip as evidence of that dedicated trio. That was **9 years ago!**

Now, I am proud to say that Sandra is my most senior student and our **first black belt**. Last month, Marcus achieved his **Nidan (2nd Dan Black Belt)**, and Andrea achieved her **Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt)**.

They were tested under the watchful eyes of Yosh*taka Taira Sensei, 10th Dan, and Toshimitsu Arakaki Sensei, 10th Dan, at the Hombu Dojo of Matsubayashi Ryu in Okinawa.

Great job, the three of you! 🥋

There is power in continuance. Keep going, keep practising, and keep it up!

Ganbatte!

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Shorin Bristol Matsubayashi-ryu Bristol England

02/09/2026

New Video on YouTube:Working our best on preserving and promoting Okinawan Kobujutsu in Bristol. Join us!!! !Shorin Martial Arts Bristol

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28/08/2026

A quick post, 5 minutes before the day ends and before the weekend starts.

Today, we celebrate 9 years of Shorin Martial Arts Bristol! 🎉

It was a great night, and I’m really pleased that so many were able to come, even though it’s the holiday season. Those who weren't able to make tonight, we missed you and equally thanks for training and supporting the dojo. I ate some cakes on your behalf 😁.

I never planned to have a big dojo or many students. All I wanted was to practise karate with people who like to learn and love karate and that’s why we are all here today.

Thank you all for your continued support, dedication and friendship.

And today, let’s start the road to our 10-year anniversary! 🥋

Have a great Bank Holiday weekend, everyone! 🙏

27/08/2026

It’s a pride and privilege to learn and practise martial arts with your kids. Let’s help them discover this lifelong journey of learning—it’s truly worthwhile.

23/08/2026

I’m proud to share a new recommendation website from Dojo-Okinawa featuring our details.

If you’re interested in learning martial arts for self-defence and personal development, we invite you to come and try training with us.

By joining us, you’ll also be part of preserving and promoting Okinawan Karate- the birthplace of Karate. We learn about its history, culture, philosophy, and lifestyle, going far beyond simply kicking and punching.

We are directly connected to Okinawa and are recognised and licensed to teach Karate and Kobujutsu, something unique for a dojo in Bristol.

If you’re interested, our September enrolment is now OPEN. There is only one place left. The final admission date is 27 August, and enrolment will close after this date whether or not we fill the final place.

Visit our website to find out more about how to start your trial.

Authentic Okinawan Karate & Kobujutsu in Bristol At Shorin Martial Arts Bristol, we teach authentic Matsubayashi Ryu (Shorin Ryu) Okinawan Karate and Kobudo, preserving the traditional Budo approach to Karate. Our training focuses on self-preservation, self-improvement, discipline, confidence, and d...

22/08/2026

Throwback – 100 Kata Challenge 2020
https://youtu.be/AOfUZldKIZ0?si=MAClQEgr8U8WgsNl

This year, we are looking forward to joining this great cause again in celebration of World Karate Day. This will be our 8th time participating in this great event, I believe.

This event was created as a great initiative by our friend, James Pankiewicz Sensei, who lives in Okinawa. There will be a 100 Kata event in Okinawa, which I believe is the only event so far during World Karate Day week, and then many dojos around the world will be participating as well. And Shorin Bristol will not miss it!

**To all Bristol students:** We will be doing it on Friday, 23rd October. Be there, and we will all Ganbatte !!! as we celebrate World Karate Day! 🥋

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21/08/2026

Wandering around the Tsuboya Pottery District in Okinawa, I stumbled upon this shop and saw these dragon pottery pieces. It suddenly clicked that these were the works of one of the rock stars of Okinawan pottery on Instagram, Ryukyu Pottery.

When you get a chance, visit him, follow his Instagram, and check out his collections. He also gave me a tip about one of the, if not the, original Okinawan Soba places around the area -Inaka Soba near Makishi Market.

It’s one of, if not the, best-tasting Okinawa Soba I’ve had so far in Okinawa.