Shuhari Self Defence

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Shuhari Self Defence Karate & Mixed martial arts | MMA classes for kids & adults in Slough Maidenhead Windsor & Bracknell Established since 2010. Local club. Affordable prices.

We are on a mission to help people get confident, healthy, physically & mentally strong. Kids 7 years plus & adults.

Well done to Darissa for achieving her 6th kyu 🟦⬜️ belt 👊🏻🙂
14/10/2026

Well done to Darissa for achieving her 6th kyu 🟦⬜️ belt 👊🏻🙂

My journey to becoming a martial artist has not been a straightforward one. While many people begin martial arts because...
09/10/2026

My journey to becoming a martial artist has not been a straightforward one. While many people begin martial arts because they want to become stronger, learn self-defence, or challenge themselves, my motivation comes from something a little deeper and more personal.

Living with a mitochondrial disease has meant facing challenges that others may not always see. It has affected my energy, my physical abilities, and the way I approach everyday life. However, rather than allowing my condition to define what I can achieve, I have chosen to use it as motivation to keep moving forward.

Mitochondrial disease can make physical activity difficult because the body struggles to produce the energy that muscles need to perform normally, this alongside diabetes and severe bilateral hearing loss means that things other people might take for granted can require much more effort. Training can be exhausting within minutes and progress is not always predictable. There are days when my body feels capable and days when it reminds me of its limitations. At times, this can be frustrating and really discouraging. It would be easy for me to look at those difficulties and decide that martial arts is simply not possible for me but after seeing my son take on a few sessions and reminiscing of doing Judo in my younger years (Before the genetic disease triggered), I decided that I would give it a try.

Shuhari Self Defence & Martial Arts has been the perfect platform for me to start this journey. My Sensei’s and Senpai’s have been supportive and adaptable to my needs but also encouraged me to push further and as such I have broken my own mental limitations and been able to push myself physically beyond what I thought possible.

Being active in the dojo has taught me that strength is not just about how hard you can punch or how long you can train. Real strength is also about patience, determination, and refusing to give up when progress is slow, which due to my condition is inevitable. I have had to learn to listen to my body and understand that pushing myself does not always mean pushing until I have nothing left. Sometimes, the strongest decision for me is to rest, recover, and return another day. Being able to train alongside my son has been a dream and Shuhari has given me the platform and space to be who I am, not just who they want me to be. As such it has ignited something in me and shown me that progress is still progress, no matter how small it may appear to someone else.

My journey is still continuing. I do not pretend that overcoming mitochondrial disease means making it disappear, it never will. It means refusing to let it decide the boundaries of my life. There will always be challenges, and there may be days when I need to take a step back, but taking a step back does not mean giving up. Sometimes it is simply part of moving forward. Therefore I’d like to take the time to thank all involved in my development at Shuhari and I can highly recommend martial arts, if like me, you are looking to overcome your own mental or physical boundaries.

Matthew

Great news 💪🏻We have a new assistant instructor in our club 👊🏻Senpai Adam 👏🏻
03/10/2026

Great news 💪🏻
We have a new assistant instructor in our club 👊🏻
Senpai Adam 👏🏻

This week, I have organised a dedicated First Aid course for Shuhari instructors team, so we have the knowledge and conf...
25/09/2026

This week, I have organised a dedicated First Aid course for Shuhari instructors team, so we have the knowledge and confidence to respond appropriately should an emergency ever arise.

We have gone through:
CPR
Defibrillator use
Choking
Bleeding
Seizures
Loss of conscioussness
Breaks & bruises

A big thank you to all our instructors, assistant instructors and student leaders who took part and continue to invest their time in becoming better coaches and leaders.

Hi allWe have completed making the instructor biograophy of Sensei Brian. If you would like to see his martial arts jour...
23/09/2026

Hi all
We have completed making the instructor biograophy of Sensei Brian. If you would like to see his martial arts journey and get to know him better as an instructor, please check it out.
The link is in the comments.

Epic quote by Epictetus 👊🏻
21/09/2026

Epic quote by Epictetus 👊🏻

Uppercut:Did you know that it was originally called an ‘undercut’ before the name changed to uppercut in the early 1800s...
11/09/2026

Uppercut:

Did you know that it was originally called an ‘undercut’ before the name changed to uppercut in the early 1800s.

A famous 19th century English boxer named Dutch Sam is often credited with popularising the technique.

Last nights class 💪🏻
14/08/2026

Last nights class 💪🏻

✨ Instructors mention: Nihal SinghNihal has consistently impressed us with his excellent etiquette, hard work, effort an...
11/08/2026

✨ Instructors mention: Nihal Singh

Nihal has consistently impressed us with his excellent etiquette, hard work, effort and enthusiasm. What makes him particularly special is that his positive attitude extends beyond his own training — he is always willing to help and encourage those around him.

He is working incredibly hard towards his next belt 🟩⬛️ and we love seeing how engaged he is during every session! Nihal asks insightful questions and gives thoughtful answers that show he is genuinely absorbing and applying what he learns — from techniques such as knee strikes and when to apply blocks, to combinations exercises, sparring and self-defence applications.

Most importantly, Nihal is demonstrating leadership well beyond his years. His confidence, maturity and willingness to support others are qualities that make him a wonderful role model for his fellow students.

We are so proud of how much Nihal has grown, not only as a karateka, but as a young leader and member of our dojo family.

Congratulations, Nihal! We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see what your journey at the Langley Dojo holds. Keep training, keep questioning, keep helping others and keep being you!

Sensei Vee
Langley Dojo
Shuhari Self Defence

K.O 🦶🏻Did 20 mins of spear knees & front kicks on the heavy bag.The bag lost 🤣
08/08/2026

K.O 🦶🏻
Did 20 mins of spear knees & front kicks on the heavy bag.
The bag lost 🤣

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Ramgarhia Educational & Cultural Centre, Woodland Avenue
Slough
SL13BU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12am
Tuesday 9am - 12am
Wednesday 9am - 12am
Thursday 9am - 12am
Friday 9am - 12am
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 12am

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+447739464005

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