Koshinkan Basel

05/10/2026

In September, the dojo was half-empty, since many people were on vacation or had other commitments. But now it’s filling up nicely again, even though a few of the “usual suspects” are still missing.

28/09/2026

Besides karate, we have a strong connection to Japan through our profession. Whenever we have visitors, we always get snacks or cookies. Have you ever seen a 64-layer pie? It sounds like some kind of advanced chip technology. 🙂🥋

23/09/2026

We do not know many karate content creators from German language regions, but we just came across one: Sarah Jordan. We think she is practicing Sh*to-ryu karate. Would you believe that in our karate school we have members who practiced also Shotokan, Sh*to-ryu, and Kyokushin karate styles before? In this clip, she perfectly shows her karate, gym, and fitness training combinations. Remember: experience in any karate styles are welcome at Koshinkan! 🥋

23/08/2026

Yet another great seminar by Aivaras Engelaitis sensei! Two days full of drills and their applications, plus kobudo and junbi-undo. A lot of knowledge passed over, but a lot of fun, too. We’ve got plenty to practice, at least until Christmas. Or rather, until the next seminar.

22/07/2026

Basel is an important hub for medical science in Switzerland, and several of our karate club members work in this domain. Here is something for people like you.
The closed-loop system is a well-documented concept in modern neuroscience, psychology, and endocrinology. But how does this actually translate to karate combat? See the breakdown below. 🥋

18/07/2026

Karate offers more than just self-defense; it’s a fantastic regimen for lifelong health! See the proof in action: One of the founders of Koshinkan is tracking his heart health with a smartwatch, and here is his latest performance report. ❤️☯️🥋

16/07/2026

Today in karate class a question came up: what chance does a smaller woman really have against a big guy? Our response was that technique almost always conquers brute strength. There’s a legendary clip from Slovakia of a karate girl versus a much bigger, heavier streetfighter. It has gained over 13 million view over the years, and watching it, you’ll see exactly why. Skill over size. 🥋

For the first time in our Fight club´s history there comes a fight ...

08/07/2026

04/07/2026

Our school adheres to the traditional Okinawan Goju-ryu karate discipline, guided by Taira Sensei.
It would astonish most people how physically fit the Sensei remains, given his age. Did you know that Okinawa is renowned for longevity and having an exceptionally high population of centenarians? Lately, a Swiss television show explored the global Longevity Megatrend. The program addressed this phenomenon and business enterprises catering to it – often offering premium products or services at significant cost. What factors contribute to longevity? An interesting aspect is that there's even a Longevity World Cup where a Hungarian participant by name of Martin Helstáb currently ranks as the seventh-best 'age reducer' globally. Thus, what drives his exceptional performance? In essence, the "secrets" revolve around lifestyle adjustments primarily centered on dietary habits, sleep patterns and also including consistent daily physical activity !!! He maintains his sensory function through archery practice, particularly to preserve his vision. He is a Hungarian grammar school teacher earning a modest salary. Meanwhile, wealthy individuals in the West might spend millions on various longevity treatments.
Does longevity demand considerable effort? Yesss !!! Karate is a full-body exercise that involves training of the sensory system and reflexes, where speed is balanced ☯️ with muscular strength. 🥋