Ji Yu Kumite

Ji Yu Kumite is the free style application or function of the pre-set techniques contained in the grading syllabus. Within the Shi Zen Do Karate syllabus the student will be taught twelve sets of Ippon Kumite and ten sets of Khion Kumite, these are the pair’s work of the system. Each set contains not only[…]

Weapons Day Sunday 13th November 2016

ShiZenDo Kobudo Training Session Sunday 13th November 2016 Community Centre, Worcester Close, Istead Rise Gravesend Kent, DA13 9LB 10AM – 1PM Please note the new time This training session will consist of kobudo (weapons) training. The session will cover Tonfa and (side handled baton) introduction to the Sai . Also included on the course is[…]

In memory of Big Dave

In memory of Big Dave who passed away suddenly on Wednesday 22nd June 2016 Shizendo Martial arts mourns the loss of Big Dave, 2nd Dan Karate Instructor, who passed away suddenly on the 22nd June 2016. This is a massive loss to our organisation as Big Dave was a leading instructor both on Thursday and[…]

Weapons Training Course 20th November 2016

ShiZenDo Kobudo Training Session Sunday 3rd July 2016 Community Centre, Worcester Close, Istead Rise Gravesend Kent, DA13 9LB 2PM – 5PM This training session will consist of kobudo (weapons) training. The focuses for the session are the Bo (long staff) and Tonfa (side handled baton) the Stick. Also included Tai Chi Sword 3 hours! Students[…]

Register as an Instructor

Instructor Application First Step First of all, achieving your Black belt 1st Dan does not make you an automatic Instructor under the Shizendo System. You have to be invited to be an Instructor. Instructors are Child/Adult. A child instructor helps teach in a children’s training session whilst an Adult Instructor teaches both in a Children[…]

The Importance of Kake Uke

Kake Uke, Karate’s glue, this is the sticking and adhesion concept of the art. Stick means to contact, adhesion means to join with the attack. Follow is moving with the opponents direction of attack whilst redirecting his force to neutralise or cause lose of his balance. The counter strike on the opponent is anywhere you[…]

Four New Black Belts

26th July 2015 grading saw four new black belts entering the ranks of Dan grades at Shizendo Karate Academy held at Tonbridge Leisure Centre.  Well done to you all, Ethan Hunter, Mathieu Wilken, Belle Stone and Jake Harfleet an excellent grading. welcome to black belt.