Karate
   The Shushinkai karate school  practices the Shito-Kai Shito-Ryu system of Karate-Do in the Worcestershire and  Herefordshire area.   Our  classes are friendly and informative covering all aspects of karate training including, kata   with full application, kumite, and self defence.  We have a structured belt and exam system that takes the student progressively towards black belt and beyond. As well as normal karate training we also have a  monthly tournament training session  that benefits students who wish to take part in national and international tournaments, Our school is recognised as an official representative of  The Federation of Karate-Do Shito-Kai Murayama WSKF.   Muryama Sensei counducts all of the black belt exams at his twice annual visits to the UK. Thus far we have been honoured to have Sensei's courses held in Worcester .

Nanban-Sattoryu-Kempo Jutsu

This fascinating ancient system of self defence including wrist locking, pressure points & arm locks plays an important role in the understanding of our karate system and we are fortunate indeed to have the guidance of our Sensei Kunio Murayama (See Instructors Page) one of the few  remaining people with an extensive knowledge of this art,      

 Kobudo
The school is also has a keen interest in  practicing Kobudo the traditional Okinawan weapons such as Bo, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Kama & Sai as well as Jo-Do.  Murayama Sensei always finds time during his busy seminar visits to instruct us in the art of Dai-en-ryu Jo-jutsu this system was taught to him by Manzo Iwata sensei , who origianaly learned from Seiko Fugita Sensei. We are also most fortunate that renowned karate & kobudo master Sam Moledzki  (Shito-kai Canada) visits us annually and gives an extensive and detailed seminar in the above weapons. Sensei Moledzki  is also a skilled practitioner in the Japanese sword discipline  of Iaido. Moledzki sensei was a direct student to Sakagami Ryusho  a legendary  figure in both karate and  and weapons. Shushinkai Schools Phil & Amy Powell  are commited to encouraging  more people practice and enjoy this great art form.

.                                                                                                            Tournament and competitions

Since the formation of our school we have  made it our goal to give our members the opportunity to compete at all levels of karate competition. Our tournament training seminars have helped our members to compete succesfully at club, national and international level.  Our school  is also a full member of the EnglishKarate Federation  under the title of Shito-Kai Shitoryu Karate-Do Shushinkai allowing  access to  many educational courses and  events linked to the governing body.