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Karate is a striking martial art

An Overview of Karate

Karate is a martial art developed on the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. Karate is predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and open hand techniques. Karate can be practiced as an art, sport, or as self defense training. Karate training is commonly divided into kihon (basics or fundamentals), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring).

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Loughborough Karate Academy

Loughborough Karate Academy

Coaching in authentic Shito ryu & WKF Olympic-style sport karate/Self Defence/Fitness by 6th dan Sport/Karate Coaches DBS qualified, Insured. English, British & WKF World qualified officials. WKF is the IOC recognised body for karate.

Croft Church of England Primary School

Croft Church of England Primary School

Croft Church Of England Primary School is a small, family feel school who believe in a holistic approach to education so health and well being feature highly in our curriculum offer.

Meiyo Karate Club

Meiyo Karate Club

We teach a self defence orientated style of Karate: Shindo Jinen Ryu. Our website is www.meiyo.org.uk. Our Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/meiyokc/

Kofukan England Karate

Kofukan England Karate

Tuition in authentic Shito ryu Karate with Shihan Tomiyama Keiji 9thdan. Worldwide group Kofukan International in 30+countries. East Midlands Clubs in Loughborough (Phil Holding), Leicester (John.Wynd), Newark (Tracey.Archer)