TYGA Karate Bollington

TYGA Karate Bollington TY-GA Karate club in Bollington. Learning confidence, respect & self defence through fun and practic

03/04/2026

HAPPY EASTER
NO session tomorrow / 4th April

07/03/2026

Reminder there is no class today.

Forgot to post last week!!
21/02/2026

Forgot to post last week!!

06/02/2026

Session for all ages (4+ to Senior Citizens)

Saturday 1-2pm @ Bollington Health & Leisure

Just stop by and join in! (first session free).
All you need is to wear something comfy, tracksuit bottoms/leggings and a T-shirt!

Drop us a message if you’d like any further info.

Thank you to Grand Master Gary Wasniewski 10th Dan, for a fantastic outdoor course! Congratulations to all the students ...
31/01/2026

Thank you to Grand Master Gary Wasniewski 10th Dan, for a fantastic outdoor course! Congratulations to all the students who took their gradings!

26/12/2025

Proper fist alignment and straight punch mechanics — power comes from structure, not force.

commonly called a reverse punch (Gyaku-zuki) in karate.












06/12/2025
29/11/2025
28/11/2025

The reason karate gi (karategi or dōgi) jackets are always worn left side over the right is due to a long-standing Japanese cultural tradition.
Cultural and Historical Reasons
Respect for Tradition: The practice originated from a Chinese-influenced clothing code adopted in Japan during the Nara period (718 CE) which mandated the left-over-right style for all robes. Adhering to this rule shows respect for the martial art's culture and heritage.
Symbolism of Life and Death: In traditional Japanese culture, the only time a garment is worn with the right side over the left is when dressing a person who has passed away for burial. Wearing it the "wrong" way while alive is considered a grave error.
Practicality (Historical): Historically, this closure method also served a practical purpose for the predominantly right-handed samurai class. Wearing the left panel over the right allowed for an unobstructed path to draw a sword carried on the left hip, preventing the hilt from getting caught in the garment.
Modern Martial Arts Context
In the dojo, the rule persists as a sign of respect and discipline. The uniform (gi) itself promotes a sense of equality among practitioners, as everyone, regardless of their social standing outside the dojo, wears the same attire. The correct way to wear the gi is a fundamental aspect of martial arts etiquette.

22/11/2025

Congrats to Robert

20/11/2025

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 love his enthusiasm and confidence! We’ve all done it. Have you?

Congratulations to Patricia and Eli for competing and bringing back 1 Gold and 2 Bronze to Bollington!🥇🥉🥉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Than...
08/11/2025

Congratulations to Patricia and Eli for competing and bringing back 1 Gold and 2 Bronze to Bollington!

🥇🥉🥉

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you GM Gary Wasniewski for a great day!

Address

Bollington Leisure Centre
Macclesfield
SK105EX

Opening Hours

1pm - 2pm

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