Shizendo Karate

Where Standards Come First

About Shizendo

Shizendo Martial Arts Association offers Karate and Tai Chi classes across the southeast of England, held in leading leisure centres and schools throughout the week. We provide separate classes for children and adults, each structured within our traditional belt system. Our Tai Chi programmes focus on the health enhancing aspects of the art, and our strong community reputation is reflected in our partnerships with the NHS, Adult Education services, U3A and the Active Retirement Association. We also deliver popular self defence courses for school children, taught in local schools across North Kent.

Kids Karate

Karate is not about violence, fighting, aggression, egos, or proving who is the best. Karate is about guiding your child’s development through the Martial Arts way. It focuses on personal growth—helping each child understand their own strengths and weaknesses as they progress from early childhood into adulthood. Through the Martial Arts code, we teach good manners, respect, and a strong sense of right and wrong. Your child learns how to coordinate their body, improve control, and develop physical awareness. With these skills comes genuine confidence that grows far beyond the dojo.

Adults Karate

The style of Karate taught is Wado Ryu, which is a blend of Japanese JuJitsu and Okinawan Gojo-Ryu traditions coupled with a strong Chinese (Quan Fa) influence. Translated Karate means “Empty Hand” and Wa-Do as “Way of peace and harmony”, Ryu as “School”, Quan Fa as “Kempo” Japanese name of China’s fist method. Shizendo is a soft style Juken coupled with fast explosive strikes; it uses soft to overcome the hard, to harmonise with the opponent rather than meet head on. The practitioner of this art utilizes subtle techniques; it’s therefore a flowing art of non-resistance and developing strategic skills in long and close quarter fighting.

Classes

Shizendo Karate offers classes throughout the week, with the exception of Sunday. However, we do run special Sunday courses for advanced training, weapons practice, and gradings. To get started, simply choose your preferred venue and day, then contact me on 07999 346050 to arrange your first free training session. During this session, we can assess your level, provide feedback, and answer any questions you may have. It’s also a great opportunity to experience how our classes are structured. We are now accepting new enrolments for 2026. Training Fees Kids Karate: £7.00 Adults Karate: £9.00 All sessions operate on a pay‑as‑you‑train basis—just turn up, pay, and train. No monthly standing orders required.

Accredited With

MASA

Martial Arts Standards Agency

MASA is a lead body in the Martial Arts structured as a non profit making company limited by guarantee with no paid employees and no expenses paid to it’s directors. All give their time voluntarily because they believe that standards in the Martial Arts are of vital importance.
MASA website

CRB

All our instructors are CRB checked.

All our instructors are CRB checked.
CRB website

Kent County Council

Working with Kent County Council

We are working with Kent County Council, for more information please contact us.

NVQ qualified

All our instructors are all NVQ qualified.

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