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About the Club
The Pendle Karate club was formed in 1994 by Terry Mottershead the NKW chief instructor. Current Sensei Steve Grant has been teaching the club for four years assisted by fellow blackbelts Rachel Grant and Sam Buniston.
The club is a member of the England Wado Kai Karate association which boasts a membership of 50 clubs and practices traditional Wado Kai Karate.
The club trains on Tuesday & Thursday nights & Saturday mornings at the St Michael & All Angels Primary School in Pendle.
Beginners information can be found here.
About Wado Kai Karate
Wado Kai Karate is a martial art, originating from Okinawa, now a part of Japan. It is a form of self defence combining punches, kicks, blocks and strikes. We practice a traditional style of karate called 'Wado Kai' meaning 'Way of Peace'.
Karate helps build coordination, agility, strength and poise. The confidence gained through training helps foster a strong positive self image. Wado is a traditional form of karate, and is one of the 'softer' styles, meaning that it does not rely so heavily on physical strength, making it accessible to students of all ages.
At the heart of Wado karate is the goal of self improvement. Students are not judged against their peers, but by their own progress. Because of this, no one is too old, young or unfit to start. We practice a 'non-contact' form of karate, so attacks are controlled and stopped before they hit the intended target, so beginners can train without fear of injury.
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