Traditional Karate
The Belfast Karate Club is the first SKA club in Northern Ireland.
SKA was formed in 1985 to promote the teaching of traditional Shotokan Karate. The Chief Instructor is the esteemed Karate instructor and practitioner Sensei Greg Durant, 7th Dan.
Our classes are taught by professionally qualified Karate instructors who specialise in teaching Karate to all age groups and all levels of ability.
We are experienced in working with children, achieving high standards of attention and behaviour in the classes. |
For further details please contact us at:-
The Belfast Karate
Club
Tel. : 028 90 663011
Mob. : 07788 971597
email: info@belfastkarateclub.com
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Welcome to the BKC Website |
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The Belfast Karate Club
5 Week Beginner's Course
FREE INTRODUCTORY LESSON
(Please wear loose clothing)
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What Karate Means
Karate is from two Japanese words, ‘Kara’ meaning empty and the word ‘Te’ meaning hand – combined to ‘Karate’, meaning ‘Empty Hand’. This is the basis for Karate, as the style does not use weapons. We use our arms and legs to defend ourselves.
As ‘Karateka’ (students of Karate) we must always remember to avoid unnecessary conflict, thereby respecting the principles of the founder of Shotokan Karate, Gichin Funakoshi.
Sensei Funakoshi brought this traditional martial art from Okinawa, Japan to the wider world. This is the origin of the style that we learn today.
How Do Children Benefit?
Shotokan karate is extremely good for children. Many parents and teachers remark on the improvements they see in a child’s behaviour through the practise of karate.
They find our traditional approach allows children to enjoy themselves in a structured and disciplined environment.
In addition, Shotokan karate promotes healthy physical development during the crucial growing years and karate is now accepted as part of the syllabus on GCSE and A level physical education courses.
What Karate Does for You
Karate builds your Mind, Body and Spirit.
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The Belfast Karate Club Grading Dates for 2008
5th of April, 27th of June and 13th of December 2008.
(Starting at 10.00 a.m. with a KATA COURSE followed by GRADING at 11.00 a.m)
Competition : 27th April 2008
 The Grading Dates are when the students have the opportunity to have their current skill and achievement level assessed with the possibility of being graded at a higher skill level - denoted by a change in the student's belt colour to one of a higher grade. |
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The Club
Instructor
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Sensei Menik Glynn, 2nd Dan, is the club instructor of the Belfast Karate Club, affiliated to the SKA in England.
Menik also practiced Tang Soo Do (a Korean martial art), where she won a European Championship in Hyuns (forms), and also practiced Sejinkai Karate in the U.K.
Menik's Karate training began in West Africa with the Ghana Karate Federation, under several champion instructors.
On returning to England she joined SKA, teaching since third kyu (1st brown belt). She has now achieved her 1st and 2nd black belt with the SKA.
Now Menik has moved to Northern Ireland and started her own club under SKA and continues to enjoy teaching, especially children.
Menik also trains with The United Kingdom Traditional Karate Federation, Northern Ireland under experienced instructors, a Japanese Sensei is their principal instructor.
Menik is also a qualified First Aider and Red Cross Volunteer. |
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Morals of the Dojo
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I shall strive for the perfection of Character
(character)
To defend the path of Truth
(sincerity)
To foster the spirit of Effort
(effort)
To honour the principles of Etiquette
(etiquette)
To guard against impetuous Courage
(self control)
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