What We Do - Karate-Dō

We are a traditional Shotokan Karate Dojo based in Bristol, United Kingdom (Est. 1996).
We hold Karate classes several evenings per week at our dojo's based at Avonmouth Old Boys Rugby Club, Shirehampton and at St.Bedes Catholic College, Lawrence Weston.

Karate is practiced by millions of people worldwide and is one of the most popular martial arts.
At Kyoto we have a respected lineage with Hanshi Shiro Asano (9th Dan) and Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa (10th Dan), two of the early pioneers of Shotokan Karate that brought it to the United Kingdom in the 1960's, and affiliation to one of the largest karate organisations in the world - Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF), founded by the legendary late Hirokazu Kanazawa (10th Dan).

Students practice karate for a variety of reasons and all have different needs and abilities.
Our team of instructors have many years experience training in and teaching karate and are here to help each individual get their most out of their karate training.
We welcome new students to our karate classes, whether previously experienced in karate or complete novices, families looking to train in a class together or just individuals.

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Some of the Benefits of Karate:

Self-discipline is an inherent part of our Karate classes
Your self-confidence will improve as you challenge yourself against different opponents of all ages and abilities
Karate is a fantastic cardiovascular workout - great for your health
Your fitness, strength, flexibility and stamina will improve - you'll be using muscle groups not used in day-to-day life
Exercise is an important escape from real-life issues - take a break from work and school/studies and re-energise
Meet and socialise with new friends - whether in the karate lessons, nationally on courses, we are a Karate family
Learn self-defence skills that could be important one day