SHINBOKU

Showcasing the application of karate in a self-defence setting, where one person is pinned with their back to the wall. This is an application of one of our Kata, “Heian Sandan”.

We focus on applied Karate, and make sure that what we teach and learn is grounded by its practical use 👊

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Congratulations to Neuma and Dom (affectionately known as “Nom”) on passing their yellow belt (7th Kyu) gradings last Saturday!

Neuma and Dom have impressed us all. In just over six months as part of our community, they have graded twice, put on strong performances in both sparring and kata at competition and proven that training consistently has tangible results 🥋

Interested in learning and progressing? Try your FREE trial at SHINBOKU today! DM us for more information.

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𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 | 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Congratulations to Neuma and Dom (affectionately known as “Nom”) for passing their yellow belt (7th Kyu) grading last Saturday!

Neuma and Dom have impressed everyone; in just over six months, they have graded twice, attended a competition for both sparring and kata, and proved how consistent training shows tangible results🥋

Interested in learning and progressing? Try your FREE trial at SHINBOKU today! DM us for more information.

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𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 | 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

At SHINBOKU, we training in continuous sparring, which involves “traditional” standing sparring, but also grappling and groundwork. This allows students to develop personal styles of sparring and applications.

That’s why it was great to learn from Les Bubka at his “what type of fighter are you?” seminar, focusing on all of these things! We have plenty of drills and approaches to bring back and share at training—thank you, Les!🥋

We’ll hopefully see some of the other attendees at an open mat soon..!

Les also does great work at Karate For Mental Health CIC. Check it out at: https://kfmhcic.co.uk

Interested in sparring? Try your FREE trial at SHINBOKU today! DM us for more information.

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𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 | 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Six of our members attended the Combat Karate Championships 2026, showcasing their Kata (patterns) and Kumite (sparring) against other Karate clubs.

Even against sometimes more experienced opponents, they faced every challenge with spirit and skill, and received compliments on the quality of their karate (with two having trained for only six months!). They have come out of this as better martial artists, with medals around their necks too..! 🏅

They have done themselves and their club very proud—congratulations to them!

Interested in sparring or kata? Try your FREE trial at SHINBOKU today! DM us for more information.

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𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 | 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Meet the SHINBOKU Squad of March 2026! They will be competing at the Combat Karate Championships 2026, and we wish them the best of luck.

Interested in competitions? Try your FREE trial at SHINBOKU today! DM us for more information.

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𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 | 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

SHINBOKU will be attending the AKA Combat Karate competition on 29 March. We’re excited for our squad to have the opportunity to demonstrate and test their Kata (patterns) and Kumite (sparring) against like-minded clubs—their training for it is already paying off!

It’ll also be a good opportunity to interact with the wider Karate community; if you see us sporting this design (by one of our talented members!), say hello!

Stay tuned, and good luck to all attending! 🥋

Interested in competitions? Try your FREE trial at SHINBOKU today!

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𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 | 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

SHINBOKU will be attending the Combat Karate competition on 29 March. We’re excited for our squad to have the opportunity to demonstrate and test their Kata (patterns) and Kumite (sparring) against like-minded clubs—their training for it is already paying off!

It’ll also be a good opportunity to interact with the wider Karate community; if you see us sporting this design (by one of our talented members!), say hello!

Stay tuned, and good luck to all attending! 🥋

Interested in competitions? Claim your FREE trial at SHINBOKU today and start training..!

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𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 | 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

SHINBOKU will be attending the Combat Karate competition on 29 March. We’re excited for our squad to have the opportunity to demonstrate and test their Kata (patterns) and Kumite (sparring) against like-minded clubs—their training for it is already paying off!

It’ll also be a good opportunity to interact with the wider Karate community; if you see us sporting this design (by one of our talented members!), say hello!

Stay tuned, and good luck to all attending! 🥋

Interested in competitions? Try your FREE trial at SHINBOKU today!

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𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 | 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

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