Shintai Karate

Traditional Karate

New and returning students welcome. No prior experience or specialised equipment necessary.

Also Tai Chi & Qigong

Sunday mornings 10.30-11.30am

Classes Saturday mornings, Wednesday evenings.

Parents accompanying children train for FREE!!

Saturday mornings, 9.30 -10.30am, St.Swithun's church hall, Waverly Road, Southsea - Parking available, car park accessed from Collingwood Road. Age 5+

Wednesday evenings 7-8pm Havelock Community Centre, Fawcett Road, Southsea. Upstairs Hall - ring buzzer for hall to be admitted. Age 16+

Sunday mornings 10.30-11.30am Havelock large room, Tai chi & Qigong. Yang Short Form, Chen Old Form and Qigong, exercises for balance, mobility and improved health

All lessons are tailored to individual needs. Starting age for Wednesday classes is 16 (younger students will be accepted if they have prior experience). There is no upper limit!

Shintai is a traditional Shotokan club, following a direct line from Hirokazu Kanazawa (who Sensei Tyrie trained and graded under). However, elements of Okinawan karate and Chinese martial arts, also get taught. We are not a Sports Karate class. Shintai is a martial art for health, self-defence, fitness and self-confidence. Competitive karate is taught, but it is not compulsory.