Shintai  Karate

New and returning Students/Karateka welcome.

Classes in Southsea, Portsmouth (also classes in Carmarthenshire, Wales - see FAQs)  

Traditional Karate

No prior experience or specialised equipment necessary. Shotokan karate with direct links to Hirokazu Kanazawa.

No gimmicks (e.g. free uniforms), no contract, not a "franchise".

Lessons given by experienced high grade instructor.

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+

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.

Also Tai Chi & Qigong

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.

We are a traditional Shotokan club now based in Southsea, Portsmouth, England. We are affiliated to the International Association of Shotokan Karate (IASK) headed by Sensei Nicholas Adamou 10th Dan (one of Kanazawa Soke's most senior and respected students).

The club is run by Sensei Iain Tyrie B.Sc, PGCE, (8th Dan Shotokan), Diploma in Tai Chi. 

Lesson costs

Adults and children (over 6 years of age) are welcome to train. All lessons are P.A.Y.G and are currently £5 a session for Karate Saturday and Tai Chi Sunday and £7 on Wednesday for Adults, £5 children/students. Parents of children training on Saturday train with them for free!

Classes are child friendly but still teach traditional shotokan following a direct lineage from Soke Hirakazu Kanazawa.