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Sochin Karate Club is an adult karate club located in Canterbury, UK. The club welcomes anyone who has an interest in practising karate and is situated in the Canterbury area. They specialise in traditional Shotokan Karate, placing a strong emphasis on physical movement, continual improvement, mental wellbeing, and the development of the whole person.
Training sessions are held every Monday and Thursday from 7-8:30pm at St Mary Bredin Hall. Whether you are a complete beginner or have previous experience in karate and are looking to return, the club is committed to supporting your training aspirations.
The wellbeing of all students is of utmost importance to Sochin Karate Club. They have a robust approach to safeguarding and adhere to the Shotokan Connect safeguarding policy, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all. The details of this policy can be found on the club's website.
The club continues to train regularly throughout the year and remains open during the summer months. Training sessions may be adjusted to suit the weather conditions, ensuring that training can still take place comfortably.
Sochin Karate Club strives to provide a fresh start for its members by offering training sessions after the Christmas holidays. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals who are new to karate and interested in trying it out.
The club recently changed its name to Sochin Karate Club and has relocated from Canterbury Christ Church University to St Mary Bredin Hall. The training location plays a vital role in the overall training experience, and the club recognises its significance.
For those who are members of the Christ Church Community and wish to start training in karate, it is recommended to get in touch beforehand to check for the latest training locations and times.
Sochin Karate Club also values collaboration and has a history of training with Shiseikan Karate Club in Maidstone. They participated in a grading event hosted by Sensei Ivan Birch on March 20, 2022.
If you are interested in joining Sochin Karate Club, simply turn up on a training night or email info@sochinkarateclub. Co. uk if you have any questions. The club looks forward to welcoming individuals of all levels and ensuring a fulfilling and enriching karate experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We focus on traditional Shotokan Karate, with training that supports physical movement, continual improvement, mental wellbeing and development of the whole person.
We train every week on Monday and Thursday from 7pm to 8.30pm at Canterbury College, in the dance studio in the main building on New Dover Road. For senior grades there is a further 30 minutes from 8.30pm to 9pm.
There is no fee for joining and the first session is free to new members. We do not charge a monthly fee, and you just pay when you train.