Zanshin Kai

Zanshin Kai is a Shotokan Karate club offering Karate classes to all ages. The club has been running for over 35 years and is affiliated with Traditional Karate Great Britain, Jindokai Martial Arts Association, and the Scottish Karate Alliance. The ethos is to enable students to develop skills for effective self-defense techniques, with opportunities to compete at various levels. Shotokan karate, developed by Gichin Funakoshi, combines elements from Shuri te and Naha te styles, characterized by deep stances and dynamic movements. As students progress, they develop a more fluid style that includes grappling techniques, making Shotokan a widely practiced and influential form of karate.