Kokoro Shotokan Karate

27/09/2026

🌱🥋 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄. 🥋🌱

Every child deserves a place where they can build confidence, make friends, and discover what they’re capable of. ✨

At 𝗞𝗼𝗸𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀, we don’t just teach kicks and punches—we help children develop:

🌟 ● 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
🤝 ● 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁
🎯 ● 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
💪 ● 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
🫶 ● 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀

Our fun, traditional Shotokan Karate classes are perfect for children aged 4–10, with a safe, supportive family environment where every child progresses at their own pace. 🥋😊

🎉 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!

Come and see why so many little tigers leave class standing a little taller and smiling a little brighter. 🐯✨

📍 Old Library, Splott, Cardiff
📞 07855 472544

💪 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀. 🧠 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀. ✨ 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.

20/09/2026

💪 More Than Karate — We Build Character 🥋

Every karate lesson contains lessons that go far beyond karate. 🌱

Children learn to listen. 👂

To concentrate. 🎯

To follow instructions. ✅

To show respect. 🙇

To persevere when something is difficult. 💪

To understand that improvement doesn’t happen instantly. ⏳

And to recognise that effort matters. ⭐

These are skills that don’t disappear when the gi comes off. 🥋

They go with our Tigers into school, friendships, family life and, eventually, adulthood. 🐯🌍

We’re building strong bodies — but we’re also building strong minds and strong character. 🧠💪❤️

OSS🥋

09/09/2026

🐯 WHERE IS THE MOST FUN IN SPLOTT?

It’s at Kokoro Tigers! 🥋🐯

Looking for an activity that gives your child more than just something to do after school?

At Kokoro Tigers, children learn traditional Shotokan Karate in a fun, friendly environment where confidence, concentration, discipline and respect are developed alongside friendships and plenty of laughter.

🥋 Karate helps children learn to focus and concentrate
💪 Builds confidence and self-discipline
🤝 Makes new friends and becomes part of a team
🐯 Most importantly… Tigers have FUN!

We are a club rooted in tradition and family values, where children are encouraged to learn, grow and support one another.

Whether your child is full of energy, needs a little more confidence, or simply wants to try something new — Kokoro Tigers is a great place to start.

🎉 TWO FREE LESSONS 🎉

No obligation. Just come along, have fun and give it a try!

📍 Splott, Cardiff
👧👦 Children aged 4–10

Come and see what being a Kokoro Tiger is all about. 🐯🥋

06/07/2026

At Kokoro Shotokan Karate, we don’t just teach people how to punch and kick—we help children and adults become stronger, more confident and more disciplined both inside and outside the dojo.

Whether you’re looking for:
👦 A fun, structured activity that builds confidence and respect in your child…
💪 A challenging way to improve your fitness…
🛡️ Practical self-defence skills…
🧠 Better focus, resilience and mental wellbeing…
🥋 Or you’ve always wanted to learn authentic traditional Shotokan Karate…

There has never been a better time to start.

Our dojo is built on high standards, encouragement and a supportive atmosphere where everyone is challenged to become the best version of themselves. Every student is treated as an individual, and every achievement is earned.

📍 The Old Library, Splott, Cardiff
👧 Kokoro Tigers (Ages 5+) – Tuesdays & Alternate Saturdays
👨‍🦱 Adult Classes – Tuesdays, Thursdays & Alternate Saturdays

If you’ve been thinking about trying karate, take this as your sign.

Your journey starts with a single lesson… but the lessons you learn can last a lifetime.

📞 Message us on Facebook or call 07855 472544
🌐 http://www.kokoroshotokankarate.co.uk

Build Confidence. Develop Discipline. Train for Life.

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18/06/2026

What an incredible weekend packed with karate, learning, friendship, and unforgettable memories at Kokoro Shotokan Karate’s fifth TSKA Summer Camp!🏕️🎉🥋

Three days of expert karate training, learning from some outstanding instructors, a successful kata competition, a great night of dancing, and the unforgettable experience of training on the rocks at Portland Bill – it really had everything.

A huge thank you to all the instructors, led by Sensei Peter Manning, for their knowledge, encouragement, and dedication in making the camp such a success.

We were also incredibly grateful and honoured to receive a special award in recognition of our support and dedication. It was a wonderful surprise and means a great deal to us.

Back at our Cardiff dojo this week, we tried out the sequence taught to us by Sensei Bill Gorthy and, judging by the results, I think we did a pretty good job of getting it right!

Events like this remind us what karate is all about – learning, challenging ourselves, making memories, and sharing great experiences with friends old and new.

Already looking forward to next year! 😇🥳🍻🥋🎉🥳

03/06/2026

Is your child aged 4–10?

At Kokoro Tigers in Splott, we help kids grow in confidence, focus and discipline through fun karate training.

🥋 Build confidence
🥋 Improve focus & coordination
🥋 Learn respect & resilience
🥋 Positive, structured classes

Every confident student starts as a beginner.

Book a FREE trial class today. Message us now.
https://kokoroshotokankarate.co.uk

📍 Splott, Cardiff

14/05/2026

Karate teaches us strength, discipline, and resilience — but real strength is also knowing when to speak up.

This Men’s Mental Health Week, remember: A strong man is not one who suffers in silence. A strong man is one who asks for help when he needs it.

In the dojo, we support each other through every challenge, on and off the mats. Check in on your training partners, your friends, your family — sometimes a simple conversation can make a huge difference.

Keep fighting. Keep talking. You are never alone. 🥋💙

01/05/2026

What an incredible weekend at the Tony Conroy Challenge Shield Kumite competition!

Every single competitor stepped onto the mat with determination, heart, and true fighting spirit. From the very first round to the last, we witnessed some intensely hard-fought battles, with everyone giving absolutely everything they had.

Win or lose, the level of commitment, respect, and perseverance on display was outstanding—and that’s what makes events like this so special.

A huge well done to all who took part. You should be proud of your efforts!

Thank you to everyone who supported, organised, and made the event such a success.

Already looking forward to the next one!

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08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from Kokoro Shotokan Karate 🥋💜

Today we’re celebrating the incredible women and girls who make our dojo such a strong, supportive, and inspiring place to train.

We’re especially proud to say that Kokoro now has more female members than male — something that reflects the dedication, confidence, and spirit our girls bring to every class.

From beginners stepping into the dojo for the first time to experienced competitors representing the club, our female karateka continue to show what focus, discipline, and determination look like.

A perfect example was last year at the TSKA Kata Competition 2025, where our girls didn’t just compete — they swept the medals 🥇🥈🥉.

An amazing achievement and a moment we’re all incredibly proud of.
Proof that hard work, team spirit, and a little girl power go a long way. At competitions and in training every week, the girls of Kokoro really do kick arse.

OSS 🥋

01/03/2026

Morning all 😇

Pleased to announce that our March edition of Kokoro blog is live and accessible at link attached.

OSS 🥋

🐯 Kokoro Tigers: Big Confidence, Strong Skills, and a Brilliant Community in Splott If you’ve ever walked past our Kokoro Tigers class in Splott and heard the lively energy coming from inside, you’ll already know: this isn’t just a kids’ karate session — it’s something really special....