Karate
Karate is taught by Ronin Budo's founder, Dr Charles Spring.
The style of karate that we teach is Shukokai, a very traditional style that emphasises adapting techniques for your body type. A typical class will consist of a short warm up, technique drills, some practice of a series of set moves called kata, and practice of the application of kata (called Bunkai). Classes are relatively formal, with the use of some Japanese style etiquette. A traditional outfit called a Gi is usually worn.
Karate is taught on Mondays and Thursdays.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a popular combat sport based on kicking and punching. Less formal that karate, classes are a good workout based on punching and kicking drills. As kickboxing is a contact sport, sparing is also done, working to the level of the participants. Shorts and T-shirts are usually worn with extra equipment needed for sparring.
Kickboxing is taught on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings, with different sessions depending on age.
Our Kickboxing instructors are Charles Spring, Rob Haigh, Phil Score, Joe Wright and Charlie Spring.
Circuits
Our circuit classes are a high intensity workout which target strength building and muscle endurance. Classes will involve timed rounds performing different exercises. This class is excellent for fitness.
Circuits are taught on Wednesday evenings.
Our circuits instructor is Rob Haigh.
Tactical Self Defence
This is a special class focused on teaching self defence that could be used in real life situations.
This class is on Tuesday evening.
Our Tactical Self Defence instructors are Charles Spring and Matt Elliot.
Weapons Forms
This teaches set movement patterns, called forms or kata, using traditional Japanese Budo weapons. This is a formal class with Japanese style etiquette. Training versions of the weapons are used, including sword, staff, stick, sai and nunchaku.
Classes are on a Monday evening and are taught by Charles Spring.
Personal Training and One to Ones
If you are looking for a more specialised workout or wanted some individual training before joining a class, some of our instructors offer one on one training. Please contact us for more information.
Here at Ronin Budo, we know that sometimes walking into the dojo for the first time can be the most difficult part of starting a new hobby. All of our instructors are friendly and are ready to answer any questions that you may have. Please feel free to contact us for a discussion of your training needs.
This is some ofour instructor team at a recent seminar with visiting kickboxing legend, Bill Wallace
