" My son aged 8 and daughter aged 11 have been attending classes
for over a year now. I've been really impressed because the Senseis are
really friendly and encouraging to the kids and the classes aren't
intimidating like others I've been too. Several black belts come to the
class to help so the kids get a lot of individual attention and help
rather than being left to struggle. New members are always made to feel
really welcome and get a lot of one to one help. The club organises
lots
of events and where the members from the different groups come together
there is always a nice friendly atmosphere, with everyone helping out.
My kids love coming to the lessons. Learning karate is good on so many
levels- self defence, confidence, respect, self discipline,
coordination, exercise and fun." Nicola Kenny - Children Crosspool club.
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From Amy (11yrs) Crosspool club - "Makenki karate club is a place
where I feel at
home. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. The traditional style
of Shukokai karate taught is interesting and you learn to defend
yourself which makes you feel more confident. It is also fun and you
make lots of new friends.
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"Started with my son when he was 7. That's 12 years ago and I'm now
a 3rd Dan black belt! Sensei's Dave & Jackie were always very nice
with the kids but still expected a good standard and hard work. Karate
is a martial art where there's always something new to learn and its
not just about fighting. I'm 51 now and probably fitter and stronger
than I've ever been”. Steve Eccleston - Crosspool
club.
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Hi Sensei Dave and Jackie,
Thankyou for your patience time and perseverance with my once shy
nervous 10 year old boy .
There was no pressure on him, your encouragement to get him off the
bench and participating worked very well, so much so that I joined up
to. It's a great friendly and welcoming environment, more like a big
family gathering. Terry and Ryan - Handsworth
club.
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I joined the club because my two eldest children were already members.
Now 13 and 11 they’ve been members for approximately 5 and 4 years
respectively. They love it. Karate has certainly boosted their
confidence and is good physical exercise. Personally, as a
fortysomething out of condition bloke I was apprehensive about joining.
However, Sensei Dave and Sensei Jackie the instructors and everyone
else are all very friendly, welcoming and the more senior belts
certainly take the time to help out us less able. My kids love the fact
that I train with them and they love it even more that they are ahead
of me and better than me!! Steve Vickers Crosspool club.
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Our son attends karate and thoroughly enjoys it, he loves learning new
routines, but he also enjoys the fact that every week the class is a
mix of fun, stretching, running, and learning. We really like the fact
that Dave and all the other instructors are always calm, always command
attention out of respect not yelling and they seem genuinely keen to
help children and adults advance. We really recommend it!
Paula Meth (Jamie Williams' mum) - Childrens Crosspool club
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Hi Dave
I would just like to say that I am very impressed with the club. I
think it is very well organized with excellent support from the black
belts for each member at every stage of their karate journey. Also
fantastic value for money. Oliver loves the club and can't wait
for his weekly training! Jane Sammans Parent of Oliver - Childrens
Crosspool Club.
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One of my children asked to try Karate, we found it so welcoming and
accesible that now 4 of us come, even myself (why sit on the side when
you can be learning a new skill and be keeping fit and flexible?!) as
well as our 3 kids. My son struggles with his co-ordination due to his
dyspraxia. Everyone has been welcoming and patient with his frustration
and difficulties and he is progressing well. We were all so proud to
have acheived our first belt after just a few months. Lucy Smith
& family Crosspool Club.
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"Training at Makenki Karate Club is simply fantastic; joining the club
is an amazing way to meet new people and keep fit at the same time.
It's an incredibly welcoming group of people and there's a good mixture
of ages and abilities. I started training as an adult and received
incredible support and encouragement from Jackie and Dave. There are
always plenty of opportunities to participate in competitions, training
courses and social events both in the UK and abroad." Hannah
Chaplin - Crosspool club.
Makenki Karate of Sheffield