Karate is renowned for its exceptional kicking and jumping techniques, which vary from punching and striking with the hands and elbows to striking with the shins and knees. Karate, whether practiced as an art, sport or for self-defence, carries the motto ‘never strike the first blow’.
Benefits of karate include fitness, strength, flexibility, weight control, confidence, self discipline and an increased sense of well being.
Korean karate at the SD School of Martial Arts in Colchester offers something for everyone.
For those seeking the traditional aspect of martial arts, there are 12 belts to progress through before attempting the coveted black belt. These grades cover a full syllabus which can include the exceptional jumping and kicking techniques that our karate style is renowned for.
Taking the Paul O'Grady show by storm
See how students from the club's demonstration team took the Paul O'Grady show by storm in a carefully choreographed high-tempo display of karate which left the host keen to learn some moves himself.