Newport Isle of Wight Shotokan karate, Martial Arts, Self Defence club

About

Based in Newport on the Isle of Wight, this Shotokan karate club also covers wider martial arts and self defence. Classes are split into beginner, intermediate and advanced grades, with each following a structured programme so students can progress at a pace that suits their fitness and experience. The club has a long history, with roots going back to the late 1960s, and holds regular gradings.

Shotokan is a traditional style of karate built around basics, kata (set sequences of movements) and partner work. Training in a club like this generally helps with fitness, coordination, discipline and confidence, and grading systems give students clear goals to work towards as they move up through the belts.