Bury St Edmunds So-Kyokushin Karate

About

Kyokushin karate is the focus at this not-for-profit club in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, which describes itself as the oldest established karate club in the town. The style is known for its knockdown approach, and the club places weight on training karate as a genuine martial art rather than a sport or a route to easy belts. Training fees cover hall rent, licences, equipment and insurance rather than paying the instructors.

Karate training generally works as a form of interval exercise, building strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Many people also find that steadily testing themselves in class helps with confidence, focus and stress relief, alongside learning practical self-defence and traditional kata.