Does anyone know where i can take karate lessons in the City Center or some place around ?



Thank you !

Does anyone know where i can take karate lessons in the City Center or some place around ?



Thank you !

I know too places , dont know the exact location but am 100% sure you will get excellent karate tuition in both places.
One place is an Okinawan Goju karate club, there is a guy called Price on here who teaches there. Im very impressed by their standards and overall ethics. The club is called sheffield hallam dojo

The other place is run by a guy called Shotokarate, again high standards and good ethics.
I am not impressed easily as many would know ;) but i have nothing but respect for these 2 clubs.
Good luck!

I know too places , dont know the exact location but am 100% sure you will get excellent karate tuition in both places.
One place is an Okinawan Goju karate club, there is a guy called Price on here who teaches there. Im very impressed by their standards and overall ethics. The club is called sheffield hallam dojo

The other place is run by a guy called Shotokarate, again high standards and good ethics.
I am not impressed easily as many would know ;) but i have nothing but respect for these 2 clubs.
Good luck!

Thanks chefkicker - unfortunately, the All Saints club is in limbo at the moment. There are still a couple of people training there but it's far less formal than in previous years. Coz of family commitments (a 3 year old and 9month twins - busy busy busy!!!!) I can't get accross, so I'm training with Bob Hague in Hillsborough! Luckily, excellent club, and it's just round the corner to my house!!!!

The Sheffield Hallam Dojo has moved to a unit just down from the Forum. Here's the link:
http://www.hallamdojo.co.uk/

There's also a good Shukokai club at Ponds Forge - Barry Nash is the sensei there.

What is Okinawan Goju like? Is it similar to any other styles and do they spar?

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I've not yet managed to get along here so can't comment on standards, but fully intend to eventually!

I cant get on facebook (blocked at work :mad:)

What is Okinawan Goju like? Is it similar to any other styles and do they spar?

Goju means 'hard soft'. It describes the style practiced.

AFAIK - There are 2 types of Goju:
Goju Ryu - which originates from Okinawa and is associated with names like Higaonna (2 of them, but not related) and Miyagi - amongst many others.
Goju Kai - which is regarded as a Japanese form of Goju, formed by Gogen Yamaguchi.

I'm not sure of any differences between them other than the organisations that repressent each.

I get the feeling I'm trying to show off with this post so I'll stop there as I'm no expert in Goju! :roll:

.... as I'm no expert in Goju! :roll:
More than most here, don't worry :thumbsup:

Me neither, but from my academic research (i do stress the word "academic" ) i would say that Goju is very self defence orientated. The kicks are generally kept below waist level and there is a lot of kicking to the thighs and knee joints. It is very suitable for "smaller" people or even the elderly ;)
Example, we once had a 64 year old gentleman turn up to one of our sessions and he is a 4th dan in Goju. He showed good spirit and did all the rounds that everyone else did with no complaint. I had a chat with him after wards and his mentality towards training was good.
Definitely worth having a look at.

Me neither, but from my academic research (i do stress the word "academic" ) i would say that Goju is very self defence orientated. The kicks are generally kept below waist level and there is a lot of kicking to the thighs and knee joints. It is very suitable for "smaller" people or even the elderly ;)
Example, we once had a 64 year old gentleman turn up to one of our sessions and he is a 4th dan in Goju. He showed good spirit and did all the rounds that everyone else did with no complaint. I had a chat with him after wards and his mentality towards training was good.
Definitely worth having a look at.

Very true! There are far more 'twisty turny' things (very technical language) than Shotokan!

I know too places , dont know the exact location but am 100% sure you will get excellent karate tuition in both places.
One place is an Okinawan Goju karate club, there is a guy called Price on here who teaches there. Im very impressed by their standards and overall ethics. The club is called sheffield hallam dojo

The other place is run by a guy called Shotokarate, again high standards and good ethics.
I am not impressed easily as many would know ;) but i have nothing but respect for these 2 clubs.
Good luck!



thanks for your answer.. but i'm wonder if anyone know where they located.


Thanks for every one comment in my Thread

Yes I know both places.The Hallam Dojo is up Trafalgar St opposite Devonshire Cat, on your left are some industrial units the Dojo is in one those units. I'm afraid I can't remember the number but just try the doors. The other is Norton Dojo, as the name suggests it's at Norton, Derbyshire Lane (see link on signature). Hallam does more sparring than Norton. In any event, as has been said, Goju-Ryu is very much self defence
orientated so there isn't as much emphasis on sparring as happens with a lot of karate clubs. Defend and counter in as short a possible time using any technique, no rules at all. Chefkicker describes it pretty well.Try 'em both, but perhaps transport is an issue?

Yes I know both places.The Hallam Dojo is up Trafalgar St opposite Devonshire Cat, on your left are some industrial units the Dojo is in one those units. I'm afraid I can't remember the number but just try the doors. The other is Norton Dojo, as the name suggests it's at Norton, Derbyshire Lane (see link on signature). Hallam does more sparring than Norton. In any event, as has been said, Goju-Ryu is very much self defence
orientated so there isn't as much emphasis on sparring as happens with a lot of karate clubs. Defend and counter in as short a possible time using any technique, no rules at all. Chefkicker describes it pretty well.Try 'em both, but perhaps transport is an issue?

Hi Price
I knew you would pop on sooner or later, were your ears burning?
:D

Hi Price
I knew you would pop on sooner or later, were your ears burning?
:D

Yep! Chefkicker they were, melted all the wax. Got to use my ear trumpet now.::thumbsup:

Guys do you know about the cost ??

Thanks

There are also other Karate clubs all over the city - the one I attend 'The Shukokai Union or 'SKU' covers 4 venues around Sheffield:

The English Institute of Sport just off Attercliffe Road, near the Police station - Tuesdays & Fridays 6pm to 7pm
Fitness First Health Club, Penistone Road just beyond Hillsborough Football ground but on the right - Wednesday 7.30pm to 8.45.
Grenoside Community Centre Main Street Grenoside Monday 6pm to 7 pm



Costs are variable depending how often you attend and family membership is also available but starts from about £25/pm for once a week.

Further details can be found if you 'Google' for the 'SKU karate'

I hope this helps you find what you are looking for.

Guys do you know about the cost ??

Thanks

Halam Dojo is £3 for an hour and a half. Norton Dojo is £3 for 2hrs.
If you look on the Norton website in FAQ's you'll be able to see the fee structure etc there. :hihi:

Halam Dojo is £3 for an hour and a half. Norton Dojo is £3 for 2hrs.
If you look on the Norton website in FAQ's you'll be able to see the fee structure etc there. :hihi:


Thank you ...for your help

but reagarding Dojo

the websit does not open with me .. i don't know why

I can't explain that dunhill I've just tried it and it's ok for me, don't know what to say ,mate!?!?