TKC teaches traditional Shotokan Karate alongside Karate Combat. This class is designed to enhance your physical strength, flexibility, and mental focus, as well as teaching self defence. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a supportive environment to develop your skills and achieve your goals.
Classes consists of Kihon, Kumite, Kata and Yoga.
Kihon refers to the practice of basic techniques in Karate. It includes stances, blocks, punches, kicks.
Kumite, or sparring is the practical application of Kihon and Kata to real opponents.
Kata is a fundamental component of Shotokan Karate, a style of Japanese martial arts. In Shotokan, kata refers to a series of standardized movements or forms that karate practitioners use to practice and perfect their techniques without a partner. These pre-determined sequences of movements are designed to mimic a fight against imaginary opponents, allowing practitioners to develop their skills in a controlled environment.
Yoga encompasses various paths to connect with the self, including: The stilling of the mind (Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras) Union with the supreme Self (Bhagavad Gita) Balance and harmony (Hatha Yoga Pradipika) Oneness of breath, mind, and senses (Maitrayaniya Upanishad) Connection with the true Self and ultimate reality (Yogic philosophy) These definitions highlight yoga’s multifaceted nature, emphasizing its role in achieving mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
