Welcome to the Whitstable Karate Kai, we are a friendly and welcoming dojo with the Asian idea of family at its core. The Dojo focuses on helping all the students to grow, developing self respect, respect for others, perseverance, patients and resilience in the face of challenges.
Karate has given so much and continues to do so for the dojo’s founders, they wanted to provide opportunities for others to gain the same experiences. This led to the dojo doors opening in June 2002.
The Dojo teaches Okinawan Karate, with a focus on studying Kata, within the Kata are the principles and concepts for practical self-defence, which are tested in two person exercises both yakusoku (prearranged) Jiyu (free form) Kumite, along with many partnered exercises to support Kumite practice.
The core Kata studied by Yudansha (with black belt levels) are those found within Goju Ryu. While Mudansha (coloured belt levels) focus their studies on kata from the Shuri-te Ryu-ha.
In keeping with the teachings of Okinawan dojos we offer Kobu jutsu i.e. the weapons that compliment the unarmed aspects of Karate. These classes are open to all students over the age of 14 of the Whitstable Karate Kai and students from other Dojos.
In 2014 Iaido was included in the dojo’s offerings, where Toyama Ryu – Morinaga ha and Yamaguchi ha batto do are taught as an introduction to the Japanese sword. Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido is the core iaido syllabus taught and has a long history in Japanese sword arts.
If you are interested in training or would like more information please contact the Dojo via email.
