Zen-Shin Martial Arts Association

Zen-Shin Martial Arts Association Zen-Shin Martial Arts Association is a family run Karate Academy with clubs across Birmingham, UK.

Our team t-shirts are back in stock ☀️ Students are allowed to wear them in normal classes. If you would like one: Pleas...
16/06/2026

Our team t-shirts are back in stock ☀️ Students are allowed to wear them in normal classes. If you would like one: Please text us child’s name, size and whether you would like team panda, tiger or dragon. They are £15. (strictly full gi for gradings / courses)

Congratulations to everyone who took part in our recent Black Belt Course & Grading, as well as our Red and Yellow Belt ...
15/06/2026

Congratulations to everyone who took part in our recent Black Belt Course & Grading, as well as our Red and Yellow Belt Grading.

It was a fantastic day of hard work, determination, and learning. Every student who stepped onto the floor showed courage and commitment, regardless of the result.

A special congratulations to Sahil on attaining his Black Belt. He is now the second son in the family to achieve this milestone, and his family are incredibly proud of his dedication and perseverance.

Congratulations also to Markas, who received his 1st Dan certificate one year after successfully completing his grading. It is always a proud moment to formally receive the certificate that represents so much hard work and commitment.

Well done to Sensei Jane, who confidently delivered a module as part of her 3rd Dan assessment. A well-deserved achievement that reflected her knowledge, experience, and confidence as an instructor.

To those who may not have achieved the outcome they hoped for this time, remember that martial arts is not measured by a single grading. The real success lies in continuing to train, learning from setbacks, and coming back stronger. Every Black Belt has faced challenges and disappointments along the way. What matters is your determination to keep moving forward.

Be proud of the effort you put in, keep training, and your time will come.

Well done to everyone who received their new belts this weekend. Your hard work, dedication, and effort in training have...
09/06/2026

Well done to everyone who received their new belts this weekend. Your hard work, dedication, and effort in training have paid off, and you should be proud of your achievement.

To those who needed a little more time and practice, don’t be discouraged. Every student progresses at their own pace, and grading is about development, not just belts. Keep training, keep improving, and use the feedback you’ve been given as motivation. Your time will come.

Thank you to all the students, parents, and supporters who helped make the day a success. We look forward to seeing everyone continue their martial arts journey and building on what they’ve achieved.

22/05/2026

🥊 LADIES ONLY KICKBOXING CLASS 🥊

Join our friendly and supportive ladies-only class every Thursday at 7:15pm in Birmingham with Sensei Sabah! 🌟

Whether you’re looking to:
✅ Get fit
✅ Build confidence
✅ Learn self-defence
✅ Relieve stress
✅ Try something new

…this class is perfect for beginners and all fitness levels!

Train in a welcoming environment with a great group of women and start your martial arts journey with us. 👊

📍 176 Soho Hill, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1AL

🕢 Thursdays – 7:15pm

🥋 Led by Sensei Sabah

Please share this post with friends and family who may be interested — your support helps us grow our ladies’ community! ❤️

Visit our website for more information or to book your free trial class

Our squad doing Zen-Shin proud on the weekend at   competition. 📸.griffith
20/05/2026

Our squad doing Zen-Shin proud on the weekend at competition. 📸.griffith

Thank you to all our students and parents for joining us on another fantastic weekend away! Shout out to  for capturing ...
13/05/2026

Thank you to all our students and parents for joining us on another fantastic weekend away! Shout out to for capturing our weekend. We are very grateful 🙏🏽

10/05/2026

That’s a wrap. Devon 2026 is complete! Thank you to the students and families who joined us on another brilliant weekend away. We hope you enjoyed yourselves and learnt something new ✨

2 more sleeps till we are in Devon 😍 really looking forward to this years’ course. Hope you guys who are coming have dow...
06/05/2026

2 more sleeps till we are in Devon 😍 really looking forward to this years’ course. Hope you guys who are coming have downloaded the haven app. Booking references were sent out to you in march. Check your emails!

28/04/2026

In our latest kumite squad class, we incorporated resistance bands, and it was a game-changer. The added tension really exposed our weak points, sudden shortcuts or sloppy form we didn’t even realize we had. Every punch became so much more intentional. If you haven’t tried it yet, I really recommend it. It’s a powerful way to refine your technique

Address

176 Soho Hill
Perry Barr
B191AL

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 8:15pm
Tuesday 3:40pm - 8:15pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8:15pm
Thursday 5pm - 8:15pm
Friday 5pm - 8:15pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+447976401214

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