Horsham Karate & Tai Chi Club

Horsham Karate & Tai Chi Club, also known as Samurai Enlighten Mushin Wado Ryu Karate Academy, is a renowned martial arts training centre located in Horsham, Sussex. This club offers classes in traditional Wado-Ryu Karate and Tai Chi, catering to individuals of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, this club welcomes everyone to join and explore the world of martial arts.

At Horsham Karate & Tai Chi Club, they understand that each member has unique needs and goals. Therefore, they do not follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, they tailor their classes to suit individual requirements, ensuring that every student can progress at their own pace. This personalised approach allows members to achieve their milestones and goals effectively.

The club emphasises the importance of the ABCs – Agility, Balance, and Coordination. The FUNdamentals of agility focus on movements such as starting, stopping, changing direction, rotation, reaction, and complex movements. The FUNdamentals of balance cover aspects related to the height of the centre of gravity, losing balance, extending the base, and positioning the centre of gravity. Lastly, the FUNdamentals of coordination involve organising limbs, generating force, differentiating force, speed, accuracy, and interception.

Horsham Karate & Tai Chi Club has multiple branches in Horsham, Crawley, and Broadbridge Health. They offer classes for both adults and children aged 6 and above. Whether you are a beginner, seeking a change in style, new to the area, or returning to martial arts after a break, you are welcome to join their classes.

The club is under the expert guidance of Paul Elliott, an 8th Dan, Shogo Kyoshi. Paul has been teaching traditional Wado-Ryu Karate since 1980, and he himself has been training in martial arts since 1972. With his extensive knowledge and experience, he ensures that all students receive quality instruction and guidance.

Horsham Karate & Tai Chi Club is affiliated with renowned martial arts organisations such as the British Wado Federation (BWF), European Wado Federation (EWF), and International Wado Federation (IWF). All their instructors have completed various courses, including first aid, coaching children, protecting children, safe training, and karate teaching skills. Additionally, the club and instructors have martial arts insurance for professional indemnity and public liability.

The club is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment. They adhere to well-drafted and fully implemented policies and procedures, covering important aspects such as child protection and race relations. These policies can be found on the British Wado Federation (BWF) website.

If you are interested in joining Horsham Karate & Tai Chi Club, you can contact Paul Elliott at 01403 218327 or 07778058482. You can also email him at semka@btinternet. Com. The club also offers Tai Chi and Reiki classes, and more information about these can be found on their website.