Welcome to Barrow Shoshin Karate Club
Learn traditional martial arts in a safe, positive environment with support from the UK's largest multistyle martial arts organisation. Karate classes are suitable for all abilities and age groups, from school Year 1 upwards. Our club is located at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria and the style that we practice is Wado Ryu. Latest News
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Adult Karate
Adult Karate focuses on traditional Wado Ryu, Push Hands and Pad Work. Classes are suitable for all age groups from 13-years to the over 40s. Read more...
Karate For Teens and Young Adults
Our senior class caters for ages 13+ and is an ideal sport or hobby activity for Duke of Edinburgh Award participants. More info here...
Kids Karate
Open to children attending school Year 1 up to age 13, our lively class teaches exercise, basic technique, focus pads, and partner working. The emphasis is on positive Behaviour, Effort and Skills. Everyone is encouraged to try their best and learn a variety of martial arts skills. Read more...
Association
The club is a member of the Amateur Martial Association (AMA)
 About Wado Ryu Karate Wado Ryu is one of the major systems of Japanese Karate. The essence of wado is to avoid incoming attacks by using body movements, footwork and deflecting movements. Much of the thought behind the style originates with the Japanese martial arts of sword fighting (Ken Jitsu) and unarmed combat (Ju Jitsu). The light, fast movements of wado lend itself well to competition fighting (sport karate). It can be said (in very general terms!) that Wado Ryu is a blending of Okinawan Karate and the traditional Japanese martial arts. About Shoshin
From Wikipedia
Shoshin (初心)is a term from Zen Buddhism meaning "beginner's mind". It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a beginner in that subject would.
"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few." -- Shunryu Suzuki
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