- Self defence against a range of attacks such as punches, kicks, grabs, bearhugs, hair grabs, shoves, clothing grabs, wrist grabs, tackles and locks

- Learning to fight at all distances and ranges including close quarters and groundwork

- Shotokan Karate basics such as punches, kicks, blocks, elbows, knees and other strikes

- Karate strikes from other older styles (Toshu Jutsu)

- An array of defences including throws, locks, chokes, pins, controls, strikes, joint manipulations, reversals and pressure points.

- Formal Karate kata including Heian 1-5, Tekki, Gekisai, Bassai, Empi, Kanku Dai, Wankan, Jutte, Nijushiho, Hangetsu, Kanku Sho, Bassai Sho and Meikyo.

- Okinawan, Japanese and Chinese weapons including Jo, Bo, Nunchaku, Sai, Tonfa, Tanto, Dao, Jian, Katana

- Karate/kickboxing style sparring (Kumite)

- Judo/MMA style grappling (Randori)

- Breakfalls and learning safe ways to receive techniques

- Posture, stance and balance training, based on the correct postural allignment

- Two man drills, push hands exercises and two man kata

- Study of Bunkai and Oyo - understanding the hidden (often grappling) applications of the kata

- Punchbag, speedball, makiwara and impact pad training

- Cross-training with other clubs including Judo and Goju Ryu

- Visits from guest instructors at no extra charge

- Warmups which aid flexibility and fitness

Manchester Jujutsu classes:
Sunday 7:00pm-8:30pm
Manchester Karate classes:
Tuesday 8:00pm-9:30pm
Manchester Tai Chi classes:
Tuesday at 7:00pm-8:00pm
Classes held at Van Dang Martial Arts, Newton Street, Manchester.
For more information email Simon on kaicho@runbox.com

 

 

And then there's always the Bushinkai Christmas Party... (pictured in China Town's Woo Sang)