Kenbu Dojo - Martial Arts Club

Kenbu Dojo - Martial Arts Club

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A fully inclusive Martial Arts Group based in Gloucester. Teaching Kenpo Karate and Budo (Ninjutsu) Whether you have autism, anxiety, medical concerns etc.

A series of classes taught by world champion instructor Sinead Byrne. Everyone is always welcome to come along and give the classes a try. We teach the arts of Kenpo Karate and the traditional art of Bujinkan (Ninjutsu). (All lessons are currently taught in a Covid Secure Manner)

We have classes in Gloucester for complete beginners right up to advanced students. On the following days:

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18/08/2026

Saturdays ladies only class worked hard this week on some of the basics and fundamentals of Kenpo Karate.

Of course we went from basics to a tangent of discussion around self defence and weapons …. But that’s why we love our ladies group! Eager to learn more each week and love any opportunity for a good chat.

If you are a lady aged between 16-100 years old and would like to come along and say hello, please send us a message. We would love to meet you.

Don’t let the world tell you that you’re:

Too old to start martial arts 👵🏻
- Our current oldest student started at 70 years old!

Too unfit 🏋️‍♀️
- Fitness is not needed, but you will feel stronger for coming along and doing some light exercise each week.

That it’s not for girls 👧
- Men love for us to believe we can’t do something. Prove them wrong like many of our current world champion female students have!

Too shy 🙈
- Being shy is a huge strength to have, even our head instructor is shy, but it is those who learn to use that to their advantage that are the strongest people!

No confidence 😬
- If you have never done martial arts, how could you be confident at it? Come along we will show you all you need to know and in no time at all watch your confidence flourish!

We all have potential within us to do something new! Come have a free taster session with us and let us change your mindset and show you what you’re capable of.

We cannot wait to hear from you! 👊🏻💚👊🏻

17/08/2026

🥋LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN GLOUCESTER?

Thinking about trying martial arts but you’re not sure where to start?

Our family run club, Kenbu Dojo has been teaching martial arts in Gloucester for over a decade, with classes led by experienced instructor Sinead Byrne, with 25 years of teaching experience.

We are not about flashy promises or signing you up to a long list of extras.

We are about good quality martial arts, friendly athmosphere and helping ordinary people become stronger, fitter and more confident 💚

So, whether you have never trained before or you’re returning to Kenpo Karate after years away, you’ll be made feel very welcome.

🎁 Join in September and received a FREE uniform and white belt
🔥 All abilities welcome age 16+
👊🏻 Family run local club
⭐️ 25 years martial arts experience
📍Montpellier Hall, Gloucester, GL1 1LF
🗓️ Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm-8pm

FREE TASTER SESSION FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS

📱 Text or WhatsApp 07526766540 to book your place

Come along, meet us and say hello, have a go and see what makes our club different!

Photos from Kenbu Dojo - Martial Arts Club's post 13/08/2026

☀️ Summer has been filled with lots of great training and memories made for all our students and some of the best is yet to come☀️

Don’t forget we are back open this evening! Bring plenty of water and we look forward to seeing you all on the mats!

Don’t forget to sign up to our fun sports day in the park on the 22nd! Sign up sheet at class. 🥳🥳

05/08/2026

Don’t forget we are closed for a one week summer break!

No classes on:

Thursday 6th August
Saturday 8th August
Monday 10th August

All other classes on all summer long! And don’t forget to come and join us for our Kenbu sports day on August 22nd!

03/08/2026

It’s been a fun and busy few weeks at Kenbu Dojo! Summer is heating up and we are smashing through syllabus and skills and having so much time for games and fun. 😊

Don’t forget about our fun day on Saturday 22nd August too! We cannot wait to spend the day with you all. 🥳🥳🥳

19/07/2026

We are looking for 5 ladies who would like to try something new!

We have some spaces available in our super friendly and welcoming ladies only Kenpo Karate class right here in the heart of Gloucester.

Our current ladies group ranges in age from 15-72 years old and has a wide range of abilities, fitness levels and experience. But one thing is for sure, we are a social group who love to learn together and have fun.

Come give the class a try for free or just come along and say hello. We are a family run group, no contracts, no big business, just good old fashioned martial arts.

Text Sinéad directly for more info or to ask any questions you may have, no question is too big or too small. What ever we can do to help you get along to a class, we will help each step of the way, in any way that we can.

Plus if you sign up by the end of August you’ll receive a full uniform and your first belt completely free too!

Contact Sinéad today! 👊🏻😊👊🏻

Photos from Kenbu Dojo - Martial Arts Club's post 17/07/2026

Join us in wishing Shidoshi Sinéad a big Happy Birthday today! We hope she has a wonderful day as she deserves the world for all she does for us as students at Kenbu Dojo!

Sinéad goes above and beyond what any instructor should do to inspire, support and keep her students happy each week. She’s always there for each of us no matter what. We truly hope she has a great birthday that she deserves.

However there will be Birthday bashings at the sparring class tomorrow! Join us as we get to punch Sinéad for a change, 12:30-1:30! Be there or miss out, this day only comes round once a year! 😂

10/07/2026

Lots of fan and water breaks in classes last night between activities, kept students cool as possible in the heat, whilst also having lots of fun!

Remember to bring your water bottles to class please! It’s incredibly important you are hydrated both before and during your lesson when the weather is warm.

See you all on the mats 🔥👊🏻🔥

Photos from Kenbu Dojo - Martial Arts Club's post 29/06/2026

An exciting event ahead!! Who’s joining us???
🙌🏻 🙌🏻 🙌🏻

Contact Sinéad for further info! As we bring back to life our most loved and sought after event of the year!!

Photos from Kenbu Dojo - Martial Arts Club's post 20/06/2026

Last week saw some Kenpo Theory based lessons at Kenbu Dojo as we delved into forms and basics. Discussing what principles are taught at each level and how one form shows snippets of the next one to come!

A slower pace than the usual masses of burpees and torture…. 😂

This week’s lessons in our advance groups are about reading up techniques and learning from nothing but the words on a sheet of paper. From Kenpo techniques to Bujinkan weapons techniques from 3 different schools. It’s going to be a fun and interesting week ahead!

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Montpellier Hall
Gloucester
GL11LF

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm