View Profile

Karate Bristol

(50)

Fitness
Sensei
Son

“My Son has been attending Karate Bristol for nearly 2 years now. I cannot thank David enough for helping my son build strength and confidence in himself. It's really helped him with his everyday life. If your looking to do the same with your children...”

i

View Profile

Bristol Martial Arts Academy

(49)

“My son goes here to the kids classes. Has been good for building confidence in his abilities. I now also get unannounced & frequent punches to the stomach and so get to rate his progress personally while also working on my abs. 🤣 …”

i

View Profile

Shorin Martial Arts Bristol

(11)

Train
Karate
Okinawan Kobudō

“A great Dojo with a fantastic club spirit! which I am proud to be part of. The training is both physical and mental. A traditional style with a proud history and Lineage, that is followed passionately with the intention of improving our own karate a...”

i

View Profile

Kyoto Shotokan Karate Club

(11)

Patient
Family
Traditional

“Great Karate dojo! Family friendly, high standards of training and really affordable. Sensei Steve's passion about Karate is obvious, but also contagious. He is clear in his instructions, patient with us beginners, and all around an outstanding Sense...”

i

View Profile

Staple Hill Karate

(11)

People
Atmosphere
Sunday

“my Daughter struggled with Balance and co-ordination before Joining Kate and this Karate school. Since Joining she became a Blue Belt 1 tab, and has show great improvement in discipline, core strength and balance. You don't just need to go to this ...”

FAQs

How fit will I need to be?

The term fitness is a relative thing. One person's fitness is another person's fatness. Whatever your base of personal fitness (however defined) it will be improved with the exercises we do. General warm-ups are performed, along with specific stretching and every reasonable care is taken to ensure that people work at or a little above their own personal pace.

Friends of mine have come back from Karate lessons "black and blue". Will I?

If that's what you want then there are places to find it. Personally, we are not convinced this approach adds much to the learning experience. Techniques will be taught that can do injury if used offensively, although you will learn them at distances that are appropriate to your personal level of skill. You will be learning the art of what a Chinese General, Sun Tsu, in 500bc phrased "the art of war is to render your opponent incapable before you have to fight him". Karate, as practised in Zenshin dojo, is all about stopping the fight before it starts.

What Will I Learn?

For the first part of your karate journey, we concentrate on skills which can be characterised as evading or moving and counter-attacking. Later we introduce you to techniques which can be really effective in a domestic physical violence confrontation, should you ever be unfortunate enough to be in such a position. Techniques, form and posture are important and taught in a way which encourages the individual to maximise their potential. There is a recognition that, although "body shapes and techniques" are important, so too is the understanding and spirit that students only experience through regular practice.

Do You Take Part In Competitions?

Karate as taught at Zenshin dojo, like other traditional forms, has a more personal philosophy and is not a sport. Although a healthy and natural desire to do well when compared to others is often present, the only real competition is with yourself!

This information can be found on the FAQ page on our website.

i

View Profile

Bristol Karate Club

(6)

“Incredible club, well structured and friendly”

i

View Profile

Bristol South Taekwondo

(8)

Lessons
Confidence

“Mr and Mrs Martin have been totally supportive. It's always a welcoming atmosphere, and our teenagers from the first week they went knew they wanted to keep going, they were so excited, and still are. They always see the potential. The confidence le...”

i

View Profile

DKK Karate

(5)

Classes

“Such an amazing club, great depth of knowledge, fantastic instructor and the most supportive group of people. I encourage anyone who wants to learn a martial art that covers all aspects from Kata, practical applications in stand up fighting, throws, ...”

i

View Profile

Kebba Junior Karate

(2)

“My Son and Daughter (aged 8) joined KEBBA in January 2016 they love it and would go every day if they could! This is a truly inspirational club teaching Karate, determination, self defence and perseverance. Taught in a natural, often amusing way, t...”

i

View Profile

Bristol Shotokan Karate Club

i

View Profile

The Warrior Academy

(2)

“My son has attended warriors since he was 5 years old and has enjoyed the challenges that come with his journey to being a black belt, something he is determined to achieve. He has benefited greatly from the character building, discipline and determi...”

i

View Profile

Mushin Martial Arts

(14)

Club
Tai Chi
Learn

“Been practicing karate with them since 2011. Loved every single session. It's a friendly club, with supportive instructors and great members. With each lesson you discover new things about yourself and learn to use your body in ways that often seem i...”

i

View Profile

Sento Martial Arts

(4)

Confidence

“My 12 year old daughter has been going to Sento Martial Arts for over four years. Chris is absolutely fantastic with his students, my daughter has grown in confidence massively since she's been there. You get a really warm welcome from the team there...”

i

View Profile

Backwell Karate Club

“The training at Backwell Karate promotes good overall health, fitness and well-being for both adults and children. The concentration, commitment and dedication required can help you or your child to build a strong, confident and determined c...”

i

View Profile

Holistic Karate

i

View Profile

The Warrior Academy

(6)

“The team at Warrior couldn't be better, our son really enjoys his sessions and has just passed another grading. His discipline is improving and his focus in sessions is good. There is a lot of opportunities for him to show his leadership skills and h...”

i

View Profile

Somerset Applied Karate

(6)

“Somerset Applied Karate is a fantastic club. Sensei's Joe and Greg offer top class training and have developed a modern syllabus which takes training to a new level. Highly recommended for all ages and abilities.🥋 …”

i

View Profile

Weston Karate Club

“With regular training Karate will teach you not only self-defence skills but also teach restraint, build confidence, improve concentration and co-ordination.”

i

View Profile

Evolution Martial Arts Centre

(31)

Confidence
Team
Taekwondo

“What can I say about evolution martial arts? Francis and Katie have now become part of our weekly routine and a happy distraction for my two little warriors, who both love jumping in and giving it a go. They are professional and engaging and trust me...”

Featured

Looking for a unique way to bond with your family while staying active and learning something new? Martial Arts may be the unexpected answer you've been searching for! 😃 Picture this: You and your loved ones, laughing and cheering each other on, as you learn new techniques and face challenges together. The gym becomes your second home, filled with shared memories and accomplishments. 🏠 The best part? Martial Arts is FUN. It's a thrilling mix of adrenaline, excitement, and accomplishment that keeps everyone on their toes and engaged in every session. Are you and your family ready to embark on this incredible martial arts adventure? Let's chat in the comments! 👇 #MartialArtsFamily #FamilyFun #Fitness #LifeSkills #EvolutionMartialArts...

i

View Profile

Cirencester Skillz

(25)

Party
Confidence
Team

“I highly recommend the Cirencester SKILLZ Child & Personal Development Martial Arts program! Victoria and her team are truly excellent. Their extensive knowledge and unwavering passion have positively impacted countless lives. If you're looking for a...”

i

View Profile

Somerset Ryū Karate

(10)

Atmosphere
Sensei
Lessons

“This is an excellent club that provides excellent tuition in a great environment. Completely ignore the poisonous comment from the one pushy parent who thinks they know best, how the instructor put up with them for so long is beyond me.”

i

View Profile

Penarth Karate do Shotokai Club

(6)

“A very welcoming and open place. I always leave more developed than when I arrived. Great friendly people of all levels. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to improve mental and physical confidence.”

i

View Profile

Martyn Harris Karate Academy

(6)

“A fantastic experience, really engaging and a great way to get out of the house and away from the computer to do some exercise. It has been a great learning experience.”

i

View Profile

United Sport Karate Organisation

(1)

“Had some amazing experiences in learning karate and in improving myself physically, and have shared the gift of karate with my son, who enjoys going weekly to karate as much as i do”

i

Average Cost	£127
Minimum cost	£95
Maximum cost	£440
Avg Per Hour Rates	£58

Best Karate Classes in Bristol

The highest-rated Karate Training companies out of 59 vetted & reviewed in the Bristol area.

Karate Bristol

Bristol Martial Arts Academy

Shorin Martial Arts Bristol

Kyoto Shotokan Karate Club

Staple Hill Karate

Bristol Karate Club

Bristol South Taekwondo

DKK Karate

Kebba Junior Karate

Bristol Shotokan Karate Club

The Warrior Academy

Mushin Martial Arts

Sento Martial Arts

Backwell Karate Club

Holistic Karate

The Warrior Academy

Somerset Applied Karate

Weston Karate Club

Evolution Martial Arts Centre

Cirencester Skillz

Somerset Ryū Karate

Penarth Karate do Shotokai Club

Martyn Harris Karate Academy

United Sport Karate Organisation

Karate Training Services in Bristol Cost Estimates

Why these companies made our list

Karate Instructors near Bristol

Popular in Bristol