About us

 

Karate is about far more than kicking and punching. 

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Learning karate is a way to develop physical fitness and improve emotional wellbeing. There is a perception that karate is violent, and the main focus is breaking bricks. This is not the case. Karate is a way to bring the mind and body together to increase self-belief and improve fitness.

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Karate provides its practitioners with a safe and healthy means of learning how to protect themselves. Shown to improve fitness, flexibility, agility, concentration, confidence, self-awareness as well as mental and spiritual development, Karate is a combination of kicking, punching, striking and blocking techniques developed in Japan. Karate is universally recognised as one of the most comprehensive of all the Martial Arts and is ideally suited to combat the stresses of modern living. Karate is also an exciting sport practised worldwide.

 

Sentenashi Karate is run without any of the petty politics found within some karate clubs and associations. Students are permitted and encouraged to train with other instructors to enhance their knowledge of karate. Guest Instructors are often invited to take special courses to give all members an opportunity to experience other schools of thought.

 

Karate-ka from other clubs are welcome to train within any of the association’s dojos, on special courses that are held periodically, or when guest instructors attend.

 

Our training revolves around both traditional and competitive Karate, self-defence and general physical conditioning. Our instructors have many years of experience in all these aspects of Karate and a passion for passing these skills on, whether you are a complete novice or have trained before.

 

Our group offer the first month absolutely free, allowing you to see whether Karate is suitable for you or your child before you have to spend any money.

 

Sentenashi Karate was founded in 1991, developed from clubs that had been training since the early 1970's and teaches authentic Japanese  styles Karate.

 

The Association is a member of The English Karate Federation, which in turn is affiliated to, The British Karate Federation, The European Karate Federation and The World Karate Federation.

 

These organisations consist of some of the major bodies who oversee the practice of Karate within the UK and indeed the world. 

Sentenashi Karate coach Karate as a life skill and not just a hobby. Those who persevere in Karate will confirm that Karate is a way of life, its teachings affect you in everyday life.

 

Classes are open to anyone from the age of six years upwards, classes are tailored to both adults and children as well as courses specific to particular areas of karate.

 

Sentenashi Karate teaches:

Traditional Karate

Fitness Training

Competition Training

Conditioning & Fight Work

Contemporary Self-Defence Techniques which are applicable to modern day life.

 

All our coaches are level 4 (or above) qualified, registered with the EKF (English Karate Federation) and are D.B.S checked, Sports First Aid  certificated, and Public Liability insured.

 

News about Sentenashi coach Dave Inman 7th Dan

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Dave Inman is a fully qualified Osteopath who runs a successful Osteopathic and Sports Injury Clinic in Bath, where he treats a wide variety of elite athletes. 

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He has worked at National level in Triathlon (World Championships 2007 Hamburg), Karate (Commonwealth Karate Championships 2008 Edinburgh), Ultra-Racing and Motor Cross and was privileged enough to work at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, where he was one of only 24 osteopaths selected to be part of The Core Medical Team.

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He is the current Medical officer for both the BKF and EKF and an active member of the WKF Medical Commission and has co-authored two research papers (2015 & 2016) published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine and the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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Dave’s love and commitment to Karate stems from practicing Shotokan for over 44 years, and has competed at international level at karate having representative honours with the AMA GB squad. 

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Completing 22 years in the Armed Forces, serving in the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) and with the blessing of his Commanding Officer he spent 6 months training in Japan in the early 1980’s, studying under Sensei Kanazawa.

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Our students work to a structured progressive grading syllabus from beginner to black belt. This includes Shotokan and Shito-Ryu traditional karate, free sparring, WKF sport karate and fitness circuit training.

 

Students train in class groups tailored to suit their age and ability. Lessons are held in a disciplined, fun and respectful environment.

Karate builds confidence, strength, stamina, awareness, speed and reaction. 

 

Sentenashi Karate has a high standard of belt gradings.  Advanced students have access to teaching opportunities, national coach and referee qualifications and England selections.

 

What makes us a great Martial Arts Group, is our Standards!

Standard of Teaching,

Standard of Care and Support,

Standard of Students,

Standard of Facilities.

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Our members are more than a number in a class with us, because we care for all our students.

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We constantly strive to improve every one of these aspects, because we not only want to be the best but want our students to be the best.