Independent Martial Art Sports Association

IMASA clubs in the South West

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Itai Doshin Aikido Club

Itai Doshin Aikido Club is directly linked to Japan as members of the Owari Aikikai under the chairmanship of Takimoto Shihan (7th Dan Aikikai) who are registered with the Aikido Aikikai headquarters (The Hombu) in Tokyo. We are the first club outside of Japan to be part of Owari Aikikai so this is a special honour for us. Owari Aikikai consists of 21 dojos and approximately 500 students.

We teach traditional Aikido as developed by the founder Ueshiba Morihei and are privileged to receive technical direction from Toshiaki Kawachi Sensei (5th Dan Aikikai) who is a student of Takimoto Shihan. We have been very fortunate in having Kawachi Sensei as part of our Club whilst working in the UK for three years and albeit he has now returned to Japan; will continue to provide technical direction and visit the UK when he can.

It is worth pointing out that Aikido is particularly suitable for women, as correctly practised is not dependent upon physical strength. By all means call us for a chat but the easiest way of seeing what we do is to come along and watch a session (see website for full details).

We welcome new students who wish to experience this soft, dynamic, yet powerful martial art.
Website: www.itaidoshin.uk Email: info@itaidoshin.uk

Sankujitsu Karate Budokai

Area: Bournemouth/Poole

Chief Instructor: Lee Batchelor

Style: Sankujitsu - Sankukai & Shukokai

Training Details: Friday

Times: 7:30pm~9:00pm

Ages Accepted: 7yrs onwards

Contact details: Phone Lee on; 07941554886. Email; lee@sankujitsu.org

Website address: www.sankujitsu.org

A friendly Karate Club that welcomes all ages, to come and train in a relaxed and sociable ‘family’ atmosphere - Developed from a combination of Sankukai, Shukokai & Wado-Ryu Karate, along with other complimentary martial-arts, incorporating striking techniques, joint-locks, grip releases, escapes and throws, Sankujitsu is a karate-based self-defence system with pragmatic techniques and functionality as its foundation…

Natural Elements

Area: Bournemouth, Dorset

Chief Instructors name/s: Paul Lockyer & Martine Niven

Style: Chen Style Tai Chi, Shaolin Kung Fu, Qi Gong (Various)

Brief training details: See website

Opening days and Times: Various. Please see website.

Ages Accepted: All

Website: www.naturalelementsgroup.co.uk

Contact details: e:- enquiries@naturalelementsgroup.co.uk t:- 0800 756 6422

We teach the arts of Chen Style Tai Chi, Shaolin Gong Fu & Qi Gong. Our passions are in the use of these disciplines and their philosophies, as a way to improve health and fitness, promote self growth and healing emotionally, mentally and physically, and to pass these teachings on to all; any age, any ability.

South West Kickboxing

Area: Bridport, Dorset

Chief Instructor: Michael Rowling

Style: Kick Boxing and Self Defence

Training Details: British Legion Hall, Victoria Grove, Bridport

Times: Adults every Wednesday & Sunday 7:30pm till 9:00pm

Juniors Little Ninjas Sunday 5.30 - 6.30 (5-8yrs) 6.30 - 7.30 (9-15yrs),

Contact details: Phone Mike on; 07882 841862 Email; swkb.info@yahoo.co.uk

We train to suit individual needs, full contact, light contact, semi contact or just for
Fitness or Defence, choice is yours.

ZEN Shotokan Shotokan Karate

Club: ZEN Shotokan Karate

Area: Westbury, Warminster, Frome (Wiltshire/Somerset)

Chief Instructor: Malcolm King

Style: Shotokan Karate

Training details: Monday at Beckington, Wednesday at Westbury

Times: 7-8pm

Ages Accepted: From age 8 upwards, mixed classes currently 50/50 junior/senior

Website: www.zenshotokankarate.co.uk

Contact details: info@ zenshotokankarate.co.uk

Mainly Shotokan Karate but we also include some aspects of other Karate styles, especially self defence techniques. You are welcome to turn up on Monday or Wednesday for a free lesson and to train for 4 weeks without obligation, all of our fees are kept to an absolute minimum as we are non profit. We regularly host extra training at weekends and grade 3 times a year. Any questions then please view our website or send an email.

Bournemouth Shorinji Kempo Club

Training at Littledown Sports Centre

Mondays and Fridays 8-00pm to 9-30pm

Ages 14 years onwards

Chief Instructor Ian Hart

Contact Details Ian Hart Tel. 07714298796 email ian.hart9@ntlworld.com

Website www.shorinji.co.uk

Shorinji Kempo is a unique martial art than can be enjoyed by anyone of any age, sex or size. The techniques exploit the use of balance and specific pressure points (vital points) of the body. This means that strength is not required to perform any of the techniques.

But Shorinji Kempo goes beyond the limits of Self-defence. It's main practice is designed to benefit it's students in three main areas: Self-defence, improved health and spiritual development.