Ridgewalk Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I've concentrated on Go Ju ryu for several years now, but do miss sparring as the club I've trained with are ultra traditional ie. kata, bunkai, ergo no actual fighting . My karate is an eclectic combination of all sorts but mainly shukokai and Go ju ryu. Does anyone know of a karate club I could guest at to do a bit of sparring ? I'd be willing to pay for membership and insurance cover etc. I must be a bit choosy 'cos I've never really found a club that achieves a healthy balance in the various aspects of karate, they're either all sparring and fighting or kata focussed. It's actually sparring with a sporty emphasis I want so that rules out Go ju. I actually still train at a traditional club. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Our club at Hillsborough Leisure Centre is traditional shukokai, it is run by 8th Dan Sensei Barry Nash. We always have a good combination of kihon, one step, pad work, sparring and kata in our classes. They are wednesdays and fridays, 6:15 - 7:45pm and we would be pleased to meet you. You can find info here http://www.hrkg.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewalk Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Cheers Danny thanks for the reply. Very kind of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gojuryuben Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 What about Kickboxing ? maybe not exactly what your looking for but i'm sure there's plenty of sparring to be had if thats what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewalk Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 hi Ben thanks for the reply. It's a possibility but although it's good for fighting etc it will change my karate sparring, I do agree that it would be brilliant for conditioning. I may take up Danny's offer. It is a long shot that any club would just agree for someone just to come in for the sparring, it has implications for insurance etc. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gojuryuben Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just out of curiosity which Gojuryu club do you train at ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfm1970 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 have a look at sheffield kick shotokan on facebook, one on one tuition by one of sheffields finest karateka a former british team member & champion ,classes tailord to suite wotever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewalk Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Don't train in Go-Ju any more. Not trained in Go Ju for 12 months prior to that trained at a club in Hoyland Barnsley for 3 years. First started in Go Ju with John Boyle Manchester and from 1986 onwards with Blaise Melise at Christchurch Pitsmoor, before the club moved to to Swallownest. Started with the EgKa then James Rousseau and the GKI. Have had brief spells with Andy Barker. My main style has been Shukokai and has been divided between the SKU and SSKU. Shotokan for 4 years and Wa-Do ryu between 1973 -1978. I trained in Freestyle Sport Karate with Craig Burke for 4 years. I'm a real hybrid. Throw in aikido, Lau Gar and Ju jitsu (briefly). How about yourself Ben ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gojuryuben Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Wow, maybe I should of started with where havent you trained lol. Ive trained with the EGKA/IOGKF at Norton Dojo for around 4 or 5 years. I now currently train with TOGKA at the Burton Street Dojo, i've been there about a year. I've also done kickboxing, Kapap and small amount BJJ If you fancy coming down to train with the TOGKA i'm sure you would be more than welcome. It's a top club with a top Sensei. We do some sparring however maybe not the sport variety your after. http://www.sheffieldgojuryu.co.uk/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakotoKarate Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 New Karate club! Makoto Karate Club EVERYBODY WELCOME! Every Thursday 6.30-7.30 and 7.30-8.30 FIRST LESSON FREE 2nd Dan Instructor Wadsley Church Hall Worral Road S6 4BB If you have any questions please get in contact. Contact details: 07428792833 or 07805058881 or makoto12@live.co.uk HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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