Sama Karate

Established in 1978 by Hanshi Alan Gibson,

SAMA is the largest Karate Organisation in the South of England. The foundations of SAMA Karate are based on Wado-Ryu (way of peace), a well known major traditional Japanese style with some Chinese influence. Incorporating speed, snap punching, evasion techniques, jujitsu, discipline and philosophy. It is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and abilities and is taught in a friendly relaxed environment. All SAMA instructors are CRB police checked, fully insured and first aid certified.

Newcomers are always welcome.

All classes are pay-as-you-go. No cntracts or Direct Debts

£4 for children and £5.00 for adults.

The SAMA Karate Organisation are professionals in this field, many of our instructors have been teaching children's karate for over 25 years.

From our experience we have developed a unique approach in teaching karate to children, giving the child, focus, discipline and self achievement as well as valuable self defence techniques and improved levels of fitness and flexibility.

Many SAMA Karate Kids have shown dramatic changes in their lives, such as a higher

self-esteem and confidence which has contributed to better improvement with their school work and social skills.

Although adults are welcome to take part in any of our classes, we do offer specific adult only aswell as family and higher grade classes. All classes are based on the SAMA karate principles detailed above. While adult classes focus on teaching self defence and self discipline with the addition of improving physical health and strength, reflexes and stamina. The family class is a well rounded mixture of kids and adults Karate; teaching discipline, respect and self defence as well as health, fitness, agility and stamina.