An Overview of Karate
Karate is a martial art developed on the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. Karate is predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and open hand techniques. Karate can be practiced as an art, sport, or as self defense training. Karate training is commonly divided into kihon (basics or fundamentals), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring).
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University Of Leicester
Our university was founded almost a hundred years ago in the aftermath of the Great War. The men and women who built this new institution hoped that it would be not only a living memorial to the darkness of their recent past, but a beacon of hope for the
Spence Street Sports Centre
Spence Street Sports Centre offers swimming facilities, a gym and sports classes.
CKI SCHOOL OF MARTIAL ARTS
FREE STYLE MARTIAL ART,SPORT KARATE KICKBOXING, WORLD CHAMPION INSTRUCTORS,CKI AWARDED QUEENS' AWARD , 4X NATIONAL FITNESS AWARDS WINNER.CATER OVER 4YRS AND ALSO SEPARATE MALE AND FEMALE CLASSES .WE HAVE ONE OF THE LARGEST FEMALE MEMBERSHIPS ,PRODUCER
The Grove Community Hub
The Grove is a community facility based in Braunstone, Leicester. b-inspired have taken over the lease and have carried out a complete renovation to benefit the community. We have a number of facilities to hire.
Jay's Wadoryu Karate club
Teaching tradional Wadoryu Karate following Tatsup Suzuki's methods from age 4 upwards
Team Rankine Karate
Team Rankine Karate at Diamond Dojo is a national centre of Karate excellence with a dedicated 400m2 venue which has a fully-matted training area. We are a family friendly club offering tuition for all from age 4, from beginner to elite level.
Deacons Martial Arts + Fitness
Deacons Martial Arts + Fitness teach Kickboxing and Sport Karate in a variety of dedicated age and ability specific classes for maximum learning. Launched by WKA World Champion Mark Deacon
Active Blaby
Active Blaby is your local service to help people become more active. We work hard to give people the capability, opportunity and/or motivation to add a bit more movement into their daily lives.
Sport in Desford
The Charity’s objects (“the objects”) are the promotion of community participation within the village of Desford and its environs in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of facilities for playing bowls, tennis, squash, football, recrea
King George's Field, Woodhouse Eaves
The field is managed by Woodhouse Parish Council as sole trustee. The field has tennis courts, a MUGA, 3 village halls, a children's play area, cricket and football pitches, car park, and a sports pavilion.
Croft Church of England Primary School
Croft Church Of England Primary School is a small, family feel school who believe in a holistic approach to education so health and well being feature highly in our curriculum offer.
The Deep End Activity Centre
The Deep End Activity Centre provides a multi-use community sport, health and physical activity space. The newly refurbished area includes a kitchen and changing area, providing a fantastic space available for the community to use.
Loughborough Karate Academy
Coaching in authentic Shito ryu & WKF Olympic-style sport karate/Self Defence/Fitness by 6th dan Sport/Karate Coaches DBS qualified, Insured. English, British & WKF World qualified officials. WKF is the IOC recognised body for karate.
Kibworth Karate
We teach traditional Shotokan Karate in a welcoming and friendly environment, to help improve mental agility, focus, concentration, confidence and physical fitness.
Simon Coope Karate School
Traditional Wado Ryu Karate to the very highest standards. We also have a sport karate side and have four members of the English National team.
Loughborough University
Loughborough is extremely proud of its reputation for providing the best student experience. From its earliest days Loughborough University has produced research that matters, with strong links with industry, commerce and the professions.
Vital Martial Arts
Vital Martial Arts offers classes for ages from three years old up, covering Sport Karate, Freestyle Kickboxing, Forms, Weapons & Self Defence. Vital MA offers a FREE trial class for all our martial arts programmes.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/23436235
http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/clubs/