Traditional karate has a long home in Lincoln through Lincolnshire Kofukan Karate, one of the county's longer established clubs. Training in and around the city for more than 40 years, the club practises the Shito-Ryu style, one of the four recognised styles in Japan, with a focus on both tournament competition and self-defence. It is a member of Kofukan International and the English Karate Federation.

Adults and children are welcome, from complete beginners to experienced karate-ka. A martial arts club like this generally offers a structured way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning in a supportive group.

Traditional Shito-Ryu

Adults and children

Beginner friendly

Free trial

Recognised memberships

Over 40 years

Lincolnshire Kofukan Karate is a traditional Shito-Ryu karate club in Lincoln welcoming adults and children of all levels.

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Alongside the Worcester base, the club runs at several locations across Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Training covers practical, reality based self-defence as well as sport jujutsu, including grappling, submission and grapple and strike (MMA) formats. A martial arts club like this generally suits those wanting to build confidence, fitness and practical skills, with a free trial available to try things out first.

All ages welcome

Qualified instructors

Self-defence and sport

Several locations

Over 45 years

Taijutsu Kai jujutsu club in Worcester, offering self-defence and sport jujutsu classes for children from age 5 and adults.

Martial Arts clubs