Teens & Adults · 14+ · all levels
Goju Ryu for teens and adults.
The complete curriculum, from your first night to black belt and beyond. Beginners train beside senior grades — that's how it has always worked here.
Who it's for
Fourteen to seventy-four
The Teens & Adults program takes students from age 14 with no upper limit, from complete beginners to experienced martial artists. A teenager looking for confidence, an adult who has always meant to try, or someone coming back after twenty years away — all train in the same class.
Adults learn differently from children, so the emphasis is on practical application, fitness and the reasoning behind each technique, without losing anything of the tradition.
Curriculum
From white belt to black belt, and after
Typically four to six years to Shodan with consistent training. Everyone moves at their own pace; nobody is rushed through a grade.
- 01
Foundations
Beginner · white to green
6–12 months
- Stances and movement
- Fundamental strikes and blocks
- First basic kata
- Dojo etiquette and philosophy
- 02
Development
Intermediate · purple to brown
12–24 months
- Hand and foot techniques in depth
- Intermediate kata
- Controlled sparring (kumite)
- Self-defence applications
- 03
Preparation for Shodan
Advanced · brown to black
12–18 months
- Advanced kata and their applications
- Free sparring
- Teaching responsibilities
- The principles behind the technique
- 04
The long road
Black belt and beyond
Ongoing
- Kata refinement
- Kobudo (weapons)
- Leading and teaching
- Continuous correction
What you get out of it
More than a workout
- Self-defence
- Techniques that work at close range, taught by people who have tested them.
- Fitness
- Strength, flexibility and conditioning — a by-product of training properly, not the point of it.
- Discipline
- Focus and composure that carry into work and family life.
- Community
- A dojo where people train together for decades. Several instructors started here as juniors.
Fitness
Training that is never the same twice.
Every class combines conditioning, strength, flexibility and coordination — and you're too busy learning to notice you're working.
Students routinely report better energy, better sleep and a stronger body. The grading system keeps you improving; the room keeps you coming back.
What a class works
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- Functional strength
- Flexibility and mobility
- Balance and coordination
- Core stability
- Breathing and composure
Class times
Senior classes
Ninety-minute classes at both dojos. Beginners welcome at every one.
Reviews
What students say on Google
5.0 on Google· 6 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
“What makes this school truly special is the skill and patience of the instructors and senior students. They never rushed me, and they always took the time to break things down, explain each step, and make sure I felt confident before moving on.”
Paul G.
- 5 out of 5 stars
“From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a positive atmosphere and a strong sense of community. The instructors are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable, but also incredibly supportive and patient.”
Alessandro B.
- 5 out of 5 stars
“All of the instructors are wonderful, full of knowledge and insights to inspire and motivate you on your karate journey. I would highly recommend going to check out a class and I'm sure you will not be disappointed.”
Lewis J.
- 5 out of 5 stars
“Our family has been part of this dojo for 7 years. What makes this dojo so special is the family atmosphere. No one is ever left behind — every student is encouraged to do their best, in their own time, with plenty of support along the way.”
Andrew B.
- 5 out of 5 stars
“Really nice, family and friends oriented, highly techniques and ethics focused dojo. Senseis are friendly and skilful. Children enjoy the sessions quite a lot and they're motivated to practice at home too. Highly recommended.”
Maduranga K.
- 5 out of 5 stars
“Best dojo with internationally accredited instructors.”
James L.
It's never too late to start.
Fourteen or sixty-four, your first class is free. No experience needed, nothing to bring but water.
Ages 14+ · Concord & Carlingford · no lock-in