Anyone know any good clubs that have sessions on a Thursday ? The only one i've found so far is in Crookesmoor !?!?

blue window framed place on wellington street. duck through the door within a door.

Dunno if they still do, but when I were a lad I used to train in Karate at the Working Men's Club on Providence Road in Walkley on Thursdays.

I'm sure the number'll be in the phone book if you want to ring up and find out.

By the way, it's not THAT long ago since I did it, I packed it in about ooh, 10 years ago cos I went away to College, and was also getting fed up of getting bad varucchas on my feet from training bare foot on mucky old Church hall floors etc.

Anyone know of any high-ranking (ie fifth dan and above) instructors in the area? Thanks.

You don't say in which style you are looking for a high grade instructor.

Sensei Stan Knighton (Shukokai) teaches at Don Valley Stadium and there must be high graded Shotokan instruction in the city...does Eddie de Roek still teach at Burton St?

andy b (Yondan, Okinawan Goju Ryu)

Wado Ryu. I'm fifth dan myself, and have done some teaching, so you can understand why I'm looking for as senior an instructor as possible - although I'm not sure there are any in this part of the world...!

Might try shotokan at some point - what's it like, compared to Wado Ryu?

Much bigger/exagerated movements and deeper stances with no emphasis on Tai Sabaki (shifting/evasion) like in WR.

I have a mate that teaches WR (Yondan) in Sheffield so I have some experience of the style. He is part of Steve Rowes (Shikon) group. If you wish to contact him please send me an email via my website at www.hallamdojo.co.uk. If you have never seen any Okinawan Goju Ryu before you are welcome to pop into my dojo. It would be good to have a chat.

andyb

Will definitely pop down sometime soon (I'll give you a heads-up before hand), would be interesting to take a look.

I'm currently looking in to setting up a small self-defence class in Sheffield - a mixture of techniques and styles I've used over the years of being a martial artist - aimed at the non-martial artist. I've always felt that, whilst I've obviously pursued the purer aspects of the way, most people just want to be confident when they walk home at night - and purity of style doesn't nec equal a useful self-defence system. But what most people don't realise is that karate, ju jitsu, aikido et al are NOT self-defence systems, but something else entirely...

"Once the naked feet have entered on to the dojo floor, they are forever changed" - Okinawan saying.

Would be nice to talk to a fellow karateka about the flaws/advantages of our own system/s.

Is there a Shotokan karate club in Sheffield? I haven't had any luck in finding one...

You might have better luck asking on the martial arts planet (http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/index.php) forums.

I did a half-hearted look for one a few months back when I was planning to take it up again. I had no luck though I'm afraid.

Why Shotokan? Have you done that style before?

Concord Sports Centre and Walkley WMC.

The Central Library Information service has a list of clubs and times of various styles etc

andyb
www.hallamdojo.co.uk

One of the women I train Ju-Jitsu with is a 5th Dan Shotokan Karate - she (I think) instructs at the Hillsborough Sports Arena (near the dog track) on Monday and Wednesday nights, can't remember the exact times.

I used to train at the Walkley WMC up to 3 times a week back when I was a teenager, at nearly 28 I'm too old for all that physical exertion nowadays.... :P

They run sessions at Woodhouse workout tel 0114 2889697

Try Ann Jackson on 07961955436 she was/is president of the EMA (European Martial Arts) also there has been entryin the whats on type listings in the Sheffield Star

We run a Shotokan club in North Sheffield; Oughtibridge and Stocksbridge area. Don't know if that would be in the right area for you or not.

Check out http://crackedfinger.com/clubs/steelcityshotokan/ for more info.

Just a quick note to let everyone know that we are starting a new club night for our Shotokan karate club in Hillsborough.

Our club has been training in North Sheffield for over 15 years and we figured that starting a new class in Hillsborough would make us more accessible for everyone.

We'll be training at the 393 club on Langsett road on Monday evenings, 8.15 - 9.15.

If you've always fancied trying it, or have previously trained and are wanting to get back into it then feel free to drop by and see what you think.

It's a good all-round martial art, great for busting stress, keeping fit and building a bit of confidence.

If you'd like more information then reply to the thread and I'll do my best.

Alternativly see http://www.crackedfinger.com/clubs/steelcityshotokan/ or E-mail me at steelcityshotokan@hotmail.com

Anyone know of any Shotokan Karate clubs along the Sheffield tram route(s)?

I am currently training with Steel City Shotokan (Hillsborough) on Mondays but would like to train more, tuesdays and thursdays are taken with Judo so I guess that leaves wednesday, friday, sat or sunday.

Any websites/email addresses availible?

(Any one who wants more info on the Steel City Shotokan club in Hillsborough or Deepcar get in touch with 'Adam S' on this forum)

Cheers folks

The club mentioned by Adam S is now also training in Hillsborough on mondays.

Came across this page selling 'unusual' belts and gis for Karate...thought it might ammuse some.

http://www.karatekorner.com/index.cfm/action/productdetail/productID/9904.htm

Enjoy

There's also Shotokan/****o Ryu style lessons at Hillsborough Leisure centre on Wednesday and Friday nights 6.15 - 7.45 PM.

I've been training there for about 6 or 7 weeks now.

Went to the Hillsborough club tonight, worth going.

Will probably be there a few times yet before I decide if I want to carry on, good reason to get myself to sports centre then drag myself to gym after.

Rich, I was the 'heavyweight' bloke in Gi and white belt if you were there!?

Good Shotokan (Federation of Shotokan Karate affiliated) instructor at Myrtle Springs Fitness Centre. I used to go - only thing I didn't like was the blinking kiddies!

However, Joe (the instructor) does make a lot of time for the adults and knows lots of stuff from the other martial arts he's studied

Where's that club you mention Sandy? eg.in relation to tramstop/road etc.

Cheers

I am really interested in Shotokan Karate, having not trained for about 5 years. Are there two clubs that train in hillsborough? One at the leisure centre and one somewhere else or is it just one club?

Sarah - One Shotokan club trains on mondays, other is a Shukokai (differant style of Karate) club at leisure centre.

Come along tonight to Shotokan club @ 393 club near Morrisons supermarket. 8pm tonight.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rich
[B]There's also Shotokan/****o Ryu style lessons at Hillsborough Leisure centre on Wednesday and Friday nights 6.15 - 7.45 PM.
[QUOTE]

It's Tani Ha ****oryu Shukokai, nothing to do with shotokan. I've been training there for 2 1/2 years and Sensei Nash is a top instructor.

This is truly fantastic!
I particulary like the Belt display rack and the Terrorism Survival DVD.

That is frightening! Nice to see that some people have let tradition just pass them by.

Wasen..
What association/governing body is the Hillsborough Shukokai affiliated to? Who runs your licensing/grading?

Even tho the rainbow of colours currently availible to Karateka is not exactly 'traditional' ;)

Our association is Heian Ryu Karate Group, affiliated to the EKGB. If you check out the EKGB website you will be able to find all our members on there. Our gradings and insurance are all done internally through our chief instructor (who is also the head of the association). Dan gradings are done by a panel of three dan grades of at least sandan.

Just thought I'd tell everyone that the Shukokai Karate championships are being held this Sunday at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Town.

Feel free to go along if you've any interest in Karate, or even if you haven't and are bored Sunday afternoon :)

Look on teh Ponds Forge webby for the time, as I can't remember the details of what time it starts.

I'm in it............so I'll see you there!

Originally posted by wasenshi
I'm in it............so I'll see you there!

Good luck mate, hope you walk away with teh title.

Cheers Rich! I came second, got a big trophy, cut mouth and sore legs. :)

Congrats Wasenshi

Where can i take my daughter to learn karate shes 8 years old,

Killamarsh or Eckington sports centres may provide these classes.

someone must no where i can take her i have looked everywhere...

Originally posted by julie23
someone must no where i can take her i have looked everywhere... my kids get 2 free lessons aweek at hillsbrough leisure centre, with their members pass etc,, unlimited swimming etc.. well worth the money! £9.99mth

Julie, where do you live?
My girl goes to lessons but her club run lessons all over town. Can let you know which is the nearest to you (if i can find the piece of paper in her room with all the locations on)

shukokai karate union caters mainly for kids and practices twice a week on monday and wednesday at abbeydale sports club http://www.elite-karate.co.uk/

GKR karate runs classes at ST Giles church hall on Sheepcote Road. Its on firdays from 6 - 7pm i think. If you are interested give Steve Shaw a ring on 07659 591207 for more details.

Sorry couldnt pm you back as only just joined the forum and havent completed my first five posts yet!!!!

concord park centre on mondays and fridays (not today tho)

dave

I believe the PACES centre in high green do leasons
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Ponds Forge also do lessons. The kids can have the lessons as part of the Unlimited Scheme for 9.99 per month. For 9.99 they also get unlimited access to the kids clubs and leisure swimming, amongst other things.

thanks for that but ponds forge is too far from where i live,thanks
anyway..................

I have just found out that there is a Tae Kwon Do club at Springwater Community Centre (next to St John fisher school) in Hackenthorpe. It is over the field just behind the Hackenthorpe tram stop. I think it runs Wednesdays 6-8 and Saturdays 12-2.

One of my students runs a karate club for kids at Crookesmoor Community Centre (Tues/Thurs)

Surf to www.crookesmoordojo.co.uk for details

andyb
www.hallamdojo.co.uk

Where is it you live Julie? I train with a club that trains in 2 different places. Mondays at Langsett 393 club, and wednesdays in Deepcar. Let me know if you are interested.

hi can someone help me! im trying to find a place for my brother to do some sort of karate or something, but he's only 3, i need a place where u pay by the lesson,

You could try Concorde Sport Centre. Not sure if they have lessons for his age group, but my son trained there for about 4 years and they do charge by the lesson.

3 is very young to take up something like karate and i doubt if you will find anywhere that will take him, certainly not concord, why do you want him to take up a martial art at that age anyway, not a critisism but a question

dave

Originally posted by poison
hi can someone help me! im trying to find a place for my brother to do some sort of karate or something, but he's only 3, i need a place where u pay by the lesson,

You will find that most kids classes start from age 4, I don’t let kids into our classes until they are about 5 years old because I don’t do kids games, my junior classes are more or less the same as the regular classes.

Originally posted by alchemist
3 is very young to take up something like karate and i doubt if you will find anywhere that will take him, certainly not concord, why do you want him to take up a martial art at that age anyway, not a critisism but a question

dave

It seems to be a bit of a trend at the moment as I have had a number of enquires over the past couple of months for kids as young as 2 years old.

Can anyone tell me what's happened to the Sheffield Karate Centre on London Road.

It seems to have disappeared!:confused:

Maybe it's got the chop.....

wow how helpful are some people and just so amusing!!

Made me laugh :p

The burton street shotokan class is still on as far as I know, I went once a while back, little too traditional for my taste but would suit some.

For smaller children, might be worth trying castle black belt academy (www.castlebba.com). Little expensive, but good with children.