For yourself
- Adult classes on the WSKF black belt syllabus
- Learn at your own pace, with help when you need it
- Technique, focus and fitness in one discipline
02Ages · 30 to 49
Adults, 30 to 49
Train for yourself. Traditional Shotokan karate for adults who want something that lasts: real technique, focus and fitness, learned at your own pace, whether you have never trained or are coming back after years away.
- Ages
- 30 to 49
- Experience
- None needed
- Pace
- Your own
01Who it suits
Most adults can learn karate
Nothing about karate makes it too hard for most adults. It suits adults in several situations.
- Starting from scratch
- No martial arts background at all. Every technique is taught step by step, with one-to-one help when you need it.
- Coming back
- You trained as a child and stopped. You pick it up again on the same syllabus.
- Short on time for fitness
- Every lesson is a workout, and something you want to turn up for, even if you have never been a gym person.
- Looking for something lasting
- Karate is a lifelong pursuit. Whether you start at 4, 14 or 40, there is always more to learn.
02Your decision
Train for yourself, or bring the family
With your family
- One enquiry covers everyone in the family
- The club suggests a suitable class for each person
- Everyone learns on the same syllabus, from 4 to 75+
03What you learn
Something new in almost every class
- 01
Technique
Kihon (punches, blocks and kicks), kata (set patterns against opponents from several directions) and kumite (sparring with a fellow club member).
- 02
Focus
Every move is detailed. Training asks for your full attention for the length of the class.
- 03
Fitness and self-defence
Strength and flexibility built through training, and the confidence to handle conflict without it becoming physical.
04Questions
Before your first class
Am I too old to start karate in my thirties or forties?
No. It is never too late for adults to start, and classes are taught step by step at a pace that suits you.
I have not exercised in years. Is that a problem?
No. You start where you are, and every lesson is a workout. If you have a health condition or injury, check with your doctor first and tell your instructor.
Can my children and I both train?
Yes. Choose "A family" in the enquiry and the club will suggest classes for each age. Ask the club how classes are arranged at your venue.
What does it cost?
The club will talk you through fees when you enquire.
05Enquire
Train for yourself
Tell us your area and the club will confirm a suitable adult class.
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Adults · Ages 30 to 49