Samurai Martial Arts

Samurai Martial Arts Our Karate clubs offer introductory free trial karate classes to help you and your family decide whether or not karate is for you.

Our karate classes are friendly and welcoming with many black belts to help children of all ages and adults settle into the world of martial arts - Contact me for details! Our programmes offer age specific karate classes for children in school Year 1 +, teens and adults. You can begin lessons slowly or immerse yourself to gain a quicker proficiency. We have a comprehensive timetable allowing you t

o choose karate classes that fit around your existing schedule within your preferred areas of Gloucester, Cheltenham, Ross-on-Wye and Tewkesbury. Parents are welcome to stay and watch their children's development as they learn key skills in co-ordination, balance and social-interaction whilst developing confidence, control and discipline in a safe and structured environment.

04/09/2026
Sho-Shin-Sho-Gai初心生涯Beginner’s mind for lifeHere I am at the entrance to the Head quarters dojo of Sh*tokai in Saitama, ...
04/09/2026

Sho-Shin-Sho-Gai
初心生涯
Beginner’s mind for life

Here I am at the entrance to the Head quarters dojo of Sh*tokai in Saitama, Japan. Hanging on the wall is Iwata Sensei’s mantra on a wood plaque.

If you recognise it, it’s because it’s on the dojo banner in your dojo!

It is there for us to see before we practice and to remind us that we are about to start a new class and embrace a new opportunity to learn something new. But after many years, our challenge may be to empty our mind of stuff we know in order to make room for new knowledge. Just like a child experiences something new everyday.

Stay inquisitive. Keep the ‘beginner-mind-set’. Iwata Manzo sensei’s mantra ‘Sho-shin-sho-gai’ meaning to maintain the c...
04/09/2026

Stay inquisitive. Keep the ‘beginner-mind-set’. Iwata Manzo sensei’s mantra ‘Sho-shin-sho-gai’ meaning to maintain the child-like, inquisitive nature in order to keep learning and growing in all aspects of life and throughout all stages of your life.

Pretty much sums it up ☺️👊🏼
03/09/2026

Pretty much sums it up ☺️👊🏼

15/08/2026

Saying ‘au revoir’ to Imran & Hugo who are moving to France for a couple of years. They will be missed and we look forward to their return.

Address

Sir Thomas Richs Sports Centre, Oakleaze, Longlevens
Gloucester
GL20LF

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 7pm
7pm - 8pm
Tuesday 5:15pm - 6pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 7pm
7pm - 8pm
Friday 5:15pm - 6pm
6pm - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 11am
11am - 12pm

Telephone

+447971584901

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