Wado ryu style karate with an emphasis on the practical elements within the kata.
Our Karate is traditional Wado Ryu style Karate with a very strong bias towards the practical application of the techniques in the katas. You will learn all the tradtional katas of Wado Ryu, basic techniques, combinations of techniques, self defence elements within the katas and free sparring in a controlled manner. Our classes are fun and energetic, we use impact equipment regularly so you get th
27/10/2024
A long but comfortable flight to Tokyo, a walk round Yoyogi park and a little shopping before checking in to our hotel. Evening meal and a few beers at the Rugby club, No Side, followed by a few more beers at The Hub almost next door to the hotel. An excellent start to the trip.
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16/06/2024
Father's day ride out on my new toy, the third triple I've bought in 40 years, I think I was due one.
An excellent, informative and indepth session with Lee Minion Sensei yesterday, every body came away with things to work on and as Sensei said 'We are only just scratching the surface' If you missed it, you missed a lot!
A little reminder that we have our kata course this Saturday with Lee Minion Sensei of Aiwakai England . 12.30 till 4.30 in one hour slots starting with all grades on Pinan katas. All Wado Ryu practitioners are welcome.
03/06/2024
New club polo shirts, made to order.
An excellent afternoon session with Barry Tatlow Hanshi and Lee Fall Renshi, looking at Oyhu kumite and how to practice them in a free flowing almost sparring way. Brain cells fully fried.🙂
Only 10 days till Barry Tatlow Hanshi comes to Derby for a course. Have you got your name down?
26/04/2024
We have spaces in most of our classes for all ages from 6 years old.
An excellent open mat session this afternoon, some kata practice, a little bit of Nunchuck practice for a little visitor and some excellent Bo practice with our Bo Instructor Michael Brown. Next month's Saturday session is with Barry Tatlow Hanshi looking at the link between paired work and sparring, there will be a limited number of spaces available so get in touch asap to reserve your place.
Black belt/adults 'meeting' Thursday at the Royal Oak in Ockbrook 12.00 onwards. Japan visit and next year's courses to discuss.
Happy Christmas to all Derby Genjitsuteki Karate students and instructors. This last year has seen some small changes to the way we train, the only constant is change and we will be changing the way we train again to improve our physical standards and our Wado Ryu technical strengths. Watch this space for courses open to all higher grade students.
| Tuesday | 7am - 9am |
| Wednesday | 7pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |