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Karate Club Eastleigh https://eastleighkarate.co.uk/ The Eastkeigh Shotokan Karate club is for juniors and adults from 5 years of age upwards and all levels of ability from experienced to total beginners
EASTLEIGH KARATE CLUB Eastleigh karate club is a family run organisation and is known for its friendly family environment for juniors and seniors or whole families i.e. mums dads brothers and sisters, a true family Karate club that is non-profit making and practices the traditional art of Shotokan karate. Eastleigh karate club Instructors are dedicated to ensuring that every student receives first class tuition and that all classes are performed in a safe and friendly environment. The club covers Eastleigh, Southampton, Winchester and all surrounding areas. The Karate lessons are led by Sensei Andrew Gibb. Eastleigh Karate Club welcomes adults and children from 6 years of age upwards. All levels of ability and experience are welcomed at the Eastleigh Karate Club from complete beginners to experienced students. Eastleigh Karate Club is affiliated to the English and European Karate Organisation. Eastleigh karate club classes are made up of mixed ages and gender as we believe that training as a team produces a more welcoming atmosphere within the club and encourages each student to push themselves to their limits. Our Instructors are always on hand to help any student, both young and old, with any problems
they are having during their training. Discipline is also one of the most essential factors during our classes and again we feel that when everyone works together as a team, discipline quickly takes care of itself. If you are thinking about becoming a member of our club and have any questions, please visit the section within our ‘Contact page’ alternatively come along and meet us at our training venue and one of our Instructors will be happy to answer any other questions you have. We at Eastleigh Shotokan Karate Club sincerely trust you will enjoy the benefits of physical training and discipline along with the companionship of other people like yourself and we hope to see you at our next class.
WHAT IS SHOTOKAN KARATE? The style of karate practiced is Traditional Shotokan, one of the most widely practiced styles of karate in the world. Training in a Traditional form has many benefits. The shy and withdrawn learn confidence, the aggressive learn control. Discipline, confidence, fitness, stamina, co-ordination, flexibility and humility are all areas in which you will see improvement with training in Karate Shotokan Karate is a traditional martial art emphasising balance and muscle control, it advocates advancement based on effective techniques. We believe it is important to develop each technique to its maximum level. We adhere to the same high standards originally set by the founder of Shotokan Karate, Gichin Funakoshi. Character, Sincerity, Effort, Etiquette and Self Control are our guiding principles. Although Shotokan Karate techniques are based on century old knowledge, it is our application that sets us apart. English Karate Organisation (EKO) instructors realise that each individual possesses different natural abilities, and that size and strength vary from person to person. Once you have acquired a strong foundation in the basics, our program is tailored to match your physical capabilities, in order to maximise your self-defence skills. Should the need ever arise; you will possess a firm understanding of the mental and physical qualities required to defend yourself.
CAN ANYONE PRACTICE KARATE? Anyone who is in reasonable health can train at Karate. Yes, men, women and children, including people with physical disabilities can all do karate. The true spirit of karate is more about effort than ability. The only requirement is that you can maintain concentration for the duration of the lesson. Karate students will improve their:
self-awareness self-confidence self-esteem as well as their fitness.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LEARNING KARATE? The physical training required to reach a high-level of skill in Karate promote overall good health, fitness, and well-being. The concentration, commitment and dedication required, help build a strong, confident, and determined character. There is a ‘Dojo Kun’, or training code, which not only ensures a disciplined training environment, but serves as a tool for moulding behaviour, so that a true Karateka will fight with words.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN? The first thing you will learn is that Karate starts with courtesy and finishes with courtesy, this is one of the most important maxims. Whether you wish to do Karate for self defence, fitness, or just because you like the art you will naturally develop good mental and physical discipline. Your training will consist of three major components, Kihon, Kata and Kumite.
Kihon means basics, this covers kicks, strikes and stances. Kata are set sequences of movements against an imaginary opponent which are designed to develop balance, strength, concentration, co-ordination, martial spirit and improved mental attitude. Kumite is actual non-contact combat. Different formalised routines are explained and practised which develop your defence, attacks, counter attacks and timing, from basic punches and blocks right through to semi free-style (much more advanced belts)
KARATE FOR CHILDREN: Starting ages from six upwards our unique children’s programmes which are designed to develope:
Character and self esteem Sincerity and respect Self-control Etiquette The opportunities for self-development through Karate study are significant but the benefits of involving your child in a karate program are far greater. The self-image, confidence, discipline, and control your child develops today will determine the degree of success and happiness he or she will experience as an adult. Traditional Karate helps to develop these qualities in children, parents and school teachers continually report improvement in the behaviours of children who train regularly, this is because of the emphasis placed on good manners and self-discipline.
KARATE FOR ADULTS: Am I too old? This question is often asked by the more mature students who are amazed by the level of our older members within the English Karate Organisation. No one is too old to start Karate! Traditional Karate is an exciting martial art, a blend of mental and spiritual elements the study of traditional Karate produces an array of life changing benefits not found in any other activity or hobby. It can be practiced at any age
WHAT DO I NEED TO PRACTICE KARATE? Karate is an inexpensive pursuit compared to many other sports and hobbies. The only equipment needed is a license, a karate suit and a belt.
WHY DO I NEED A LICENSE? Individual membership will only be available to members of our club, in affiliation to the EKO. Applications for an individual membership must be made by applying for an individual Annual Licence which costs
Adult license
£18.00
Junior license £16.00 The Licence serves as a record of achievements and member to member insurance in the unlikely event of injury. Statistically Karate is perhaps one of the safest activities compared to many sports. All E.K.O. Instructors are qualified to a national standard. Just because a person wears a black belt, does not necessarily mean that they are a competent instructor.
WILL I BE EXPECTED TO KEEP UP WITH THE CLASS? Beginners often find it daunting to join a class where everyone appears to know what to do apart from them. It can take three or four sessions before the class format and basic routines become familiar to a newcomer. Students should not be put off by this introductory period. Every other member of the class has of course been through a similar process themselves when they started.
HOW DO I MEASURE MY PROGRESS? All E.K.O. students are entitled to take grading examinations on average every four months. These gradings are conducted by senior examiners and there is a grading syllabus for juniors and seniors. Coloured belts are used to denote grades. There are 9 grades, known as Kyu, below black belt, with 9th Kyu, orange belt, being the lowest grade.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? If you have a question that you cannot find an answer to you could always drop us an email.
about
SENSEI ANDREW GIBB Sensei Andy started his training in 1977 when he was 10 years of age after one of his friends told him about the local karate club being run by Sensei Paddy Connolly in Selsey Bill. Andy started his gradings in that same year with Sensei Tomita of the KUGB and went onto to take his black belt in 1984 with SEKU, Andy is currently working towards his 5th Dan black belt with the English Karate Organisation. His mum Evelyn Gibb was encouraged by Paddy Connolly to start training as well instead if sitting watching her son, Evelyn went on to become a 7th Dan black belt with numerous accolades to her name within the English Karate Organisation. Andy’s dad who also started training much later and went on to achieve his 2nd Dan black belt. In 1985 the family started their own Karate clubs in Chichester, Arundel and Westergate and had many years of teaching all levels of students taking absolute beginners right through to their black belts. Andy was involved in a serious motorbike accident and had to stop training for nearly 9 years due to the seriousness nature of the injuries he sustained. Andy moved to Eastleigh in 2010, then in 2015 his step son wanted to start a martial art knowing of Andy’s history asked if he would take him to a club, ironically his step son was 10 the same age as when Andy started his karate training. They both found a local club to attend and Andy, once he entered the Dojo, found it extremely hard not to join in. He spoke
to the instructor and explained his situation of his injuries, limitations and history within Karate the instructor asked him to bring his Gi along next time they came and join in slowly. Andy, after a time, was asked if he would like to teach some lessons and this was the starting point to wanting to run his own Karate club and in late 2016 Andy startedEastleigh Karate Club which is now affiliated to the English Karate Organisation. Andy is an enthusiastic student and Instructor who has the drive and motivation to assist in the development of students regardless of their grade (rank) or experience. He has studied Karate for many years and his knowledge of Shotokan Karate has assisted many students during their Karate journey.