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About Us
What is Senshikai Karate?
What is Senshikai Karate?
What is Senshikai Karate?
At Senshikai karate we teach a traditional form of Japanese Karate. Karate is a martial art based on principles of self defence and self improvement that developed in Okinawa, Japan.
Translated originally as Chinese hand, karate draws influences from Chinese kung fu but in the modern era karate is translated to mean empty hand, describin
At Senshikai karate we teach a traditional form of Japanese Karate. Karate is a martial art based on principles of self defence and self improvement that developed in Okinawa, Japan.
Translated originally as Chinese hand, karate draws influences from Chinese kung fu but in the modern era karate is translated to mean empty hand, describing the skill of defending ones self without weapons.
Karate uses a holistic approach to self defence combining both striking and grappling. Drawing from influences from both Chinese and Japanese martial arts Karate incorporates many different techniques.
Our style of karate, Shotokan is one of the four major schools of karate practiced all over the world. Brought to mainland Japan in the first half the century by Gichin Funakoshi, Shotokan Karate is recognisable for its strong stances and linear strikes.
Our teachings focus on the traditional aspects of karate along with practical self defence as well as modern sport karate. Modern sport karate involves the competition aspect of karate and will appear in the 2020 Tokyo olympics.
Our Philosophy
What is Senshikai Karate?
What is Senshikai Karate?
Our philosophy at Senshikai karate is to promote both self-defence and self-development inside and outside of the dojo. Our classes will develop fitness, co-ordination, concentration, self-confidence, discipline and respect . In addition training in a martial art will help develop focus in all aspects of life.
We are friendly, patient and
Our philosophy at Senshikai karate is to promote both self-defence and self-development inside and outside of the dojo. Our classes will develop fitness, co-ordination, concentration, self-confidence, discipline and respect . In addition training in a martial art will help develop focus in all aspects of life.
We are friendly, patient and aim to cater to the needs of all our students. Safety is paramount at Senshikai karate, with all steps taken to ensure that students learn in a safe secure environment.
We welcome all beginners and experienced karateka in any style. For more information please get in touch with us.
senshikai qualified instructors
Daniel Barclay (Dan)
Our classes are led by our instructor Daniel who has over 15 years of experience in martial arts. He has attained black belt qualifications in several styles of karate including 4th Dan in Shotokan, 2nd Dan in Goju-Ryu and 2nd Dan in Shorin-Ryu. He also has trained in various other martial arts. We are also joined by assistant instructors and have ties with many senior instructors around the country.
Daniel has been involved in coaching since 2010 and has coached various age groups ranging from 4 years old to adults. He is extremely experienced in teaching mixed ability groups tailoring all classes to the needs of all students. He has been one of the karate coaches at the University of Bath since 2012 and is still active at the club.
The university team has won several national and regional championships over the years whilst Daniel has been one of the five coaches.
Daniel is extremely polite, patient and helpful. He is very passionate about karate and passing his knowledge onto his students.
Yuvika Rampal-Barclay (UV)
Our instructor Daniel is assisted in teaching by Yuvika. Yuvika is a 2nd dan in Shorin-Ryu karate and has been training in karate for the past 6 and a half years. She has done most of her training at the university of bath under the instruction of several senior instructors including Daniel, studying in many styles of karate including Shotokan. In her time at the university of bath karate club, she has provided assistance to Daniel helping junior students prepare for competitions and gradings.
Yuvika has a broad range of knowledge across the spectrum of karate with particular focus on kata, self-defence and goshin jitsu. She has also taken part in the sporting aspects of karate competing in several regional and national competitions winning many medals over the years.
Yuvika is a friendly, caring and compassionate individual who strives to help and support where ever she can.