Welcome to Hedge-end school of Goju Ryu Karate
Welcome to the Hedge End School of Goju-Ryu Karate. We are based in Hedge End near Southampton in Hampshire, the HSGK is open to both junior and adult students. It doesn't matter if you are fit or unfit old or young over weight or under weight we can teach you traditional karate to the highest standards. The HSGK is a very friendly club. We welcome everyone from the complete novice to those who want to get back into karate after a break from training. HSGK is a well established karate school head instructor Alan Woodhouse has many years experience teaching children and adults the art of karate.
Karate trains the mind and the body, it builds muscular strength, agility co-ordination and endurance. Karate is an Oriental martial art and as such is influenced by oriental philosophy which stresses training to become a better person is as important as the physical training. This philosophy also stresses that there is no first attack in karate. Children especially, are taught this and quickly begin to benefit what traditional karate has to offer. We study not merely karate but karate-Do. “Do” is the Japanese term for “way of life”.
Every Monday evening 7 - 8pm adults can try karate free of charge. Bring a friend learn something new,get fitter and healthier.
Our Karate School is registered with;
All of our instructors that will teach you or your children not only hold registered black belt grades in Goju-Ryu karate but also hold First aid certificates, Enhanced DBS check, Safe guarding qualifications, instructor coaching qualifications.
Get In Shape and Learn Effective Self Defence
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Try our adult karate, learn at your own pace with no contracts.
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Choose from once a week pay as you go or our adult black belt programme.
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FREE TASTER SESSIONS ON ALL CLASSES
Traditional Adult Karate Classes
Traditional Goju-Ryu karate from 15 Years to Adult
Junior Karate Classes
For students from the age of 7 or year 3 at school
Freestyle Karate Classes
Less formal pad work, sparring and exercise
Why are our karate classes for kids so good?
Encourages physical activity, Develops co-ordination and motor skills, Increases self esteem, Installs a sense of respect and discipline,Improves concentration,
CLICK ON THE JUNIORS TAB AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXCITING CHILDRENS' CLASSES
Self Defence
The primary goal of Goju-Ryu Karate is self Defence. Learn effective and basic self defence that has been tried and tested in real situations over many years.
Fitness and Well being
Practicing karate will give you a good level of fitness including stamina, strength and flexibility.
Higher Self Esteem
Practicing karate can give you higher self esteem, improve your confidence and concentration levels.
We teach respect.
Contact Us
If you like to speak to us for any reason, feel free to contact us using any of the methods provided above or email us using the form below.
We endevour to reply to every email in 24 hours, alternately please call 07909 523583
Sensei Alan is also a black belt in traditional Okinawan Kobudo, and is a member of the RYUKYU KOBUDO SHIMBOKAN.
This traditional Okinawan Kobudo style is headed by Hiroshi Akamine Sensei Hanshi 9th Dan.
Training takes place at Ashvale Dojo. Chief Instructor Sensei Andre Leister 6th dan Kobudo 6th Dan IOGKF Goju-Ryu Karate.
All members of HSGK are welcome to train in Kobudo as well as karate.
Full details coming soon on our Kobudo page.