ABOUT PS KARATE

A family, friendly local karate club all welcome from age 6 onwards.
If you want to keep fit, learn self defence and discipline then this is for you.

PSK WEDNESFIELD

Welcome to our traditional Japanese Wado Ryu Karate club, where we have been proudly teaching the authentic style of karate as taught by the esteemed Tatsuo Suzuki for over 40 years. Our club is dedicated to preserving and promoting the principles and techniques of Wado Ryu, ensuring that every student receives high-quality instruction in this respected martial art.

Our doors are open to everyone aged 4 and above, offering classes tailored to various skill levels and age groups. Whether you are a beginner just starting your karate journey or an advanced practitioner looking to hone your skills, our experienced instructors are here to guide and support you. Our facility is equipped with various training apparatus to enhance your learning experience, and classes are conducted in two spacious rooms within the building, providing a dynamic and flexible training environment.

Join us and become a part of our rich tradition, where discipline, respect, and personal growth are at the heart of our training.

Instructor: Sensei Done
Instructor: Sensei Scott

2 instructors

FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WADO RYU

Karate Ni Sentenashi

A basic and very essential part of Karate training.  It means that Karateka must never attack first, mentally or physically.  To understand this fully, years of hard, correct training is needed.
As the Karateka grows in statue, so also will grow their good manners and etiquette, outwardly and even more important, inwardly.
All Karate training must be intense and with purpose.
Correct Dojo Etiquette is essential.

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DOJO ETIQUETTE

Proper observance of etiquette is as much a part of your training as is learning techniques.  Please take the following guidelines seriously.

  • When entering or leaving the Dojo, it is proper to bow in the direction of the front of the Dojo.
  • Be on time for class! Students should arrive and be ready to start approximately 3-5 minutes before the official start of the class. If you do happen to arrive late, sit quietly in Seiza until the instructor grants you permission to join practice.
  • If you need to leave the Dojo for any reason during class, approach the instructor and ask permission.
  • The chief instructors should be addressed as Sensei and not by their name.
  • If you are having trouble with a technique, do not shout across the room to the instructor for help. First, try and figure the technique out by watching others and if you are still having trouble, raise your hand at a convenient moment and ask for help.
  • Carry out the directives of the instructor promptly. Do not keep the rest of the class waiting.
  • Remember you are here to learn and not to gratify your ego. An attitude of receptivity and humility is therefore advised.
  • Preserve common-sense standards of decency and respect at all times.
"They are human.  So am I!"
"I cannot develop my own potentialities when in the trap of self limitation"
"I must discard this self limitation.  If they practice two times , I must practice four times"
"Do not be dependant upon others for your improvement"
"Earnestly cultivate your mind as well as your body and believe in yourself"
"Karate-Do may be referred to as the conflict within yourself or a life-long marathon which can be won only through self-discipline, hard training and your own creative efforts"

    Rules and regulations

    Purpose: To create an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust to enable students to learn difficult material.  To foster habits of discipline and co-operation.

    • Please keep your finger and toe nails cut short.
    • No talking on the floor during class, except for training purposes.
    • No horseplay during class.
    • No profanities will be allowed in class.
    • No jewelry, watches, rings or chewing gum is allowed in class.
    • No smoking or vaping on the premises.
    • No free form sparring by students who are not of the required level.
    • Senior students will be responsible to maintain order, line up students etc.
    • Respect must be shown between junior and senior grades.
    • Students must conduct themselves outside of class in a professional manner and as honourable representatives of the club at all times, especially when visiting other clubs or martial arts competitions.
    • The majority of techniques practiced in Wado Ryu are unique and therefore it is forbidden to indiscriminately expose or teach such techniques  to non-affiliated persons.
    • Students are strictly forbidden to challenge or provoke others into a street fighting situation.