(please note: times and locations may be subject to alteration, watch this space!)

(Monday & Wednesday training will resume from Monday 19th September 2011, but check with committee members, Sensei Niall or Lex to confirm: Beginners welcome.)

(please note: times and locations may be subject to alteration, watch this space!)

(Friday training will resume from Friday 16th September 2011, but check with committee members, Sensei Niall or Lex to confirm: 1st Session, returning members.)

(Monday & Wednesday training in the Sports Hall)

(If you're new to the University Sports Facility then reception staff at the Gannochy will point you in the right direction)

Training sessions usually last between one and two hours (currently we have 1.5 hour session on Monday, 1 hour session on Wednesday and a 2 hour session on Friday. We start with warm up exercises, followed by instruction in basic techniques including stances, blocking, punching and kicking. A very essential part of the TENSHINKAN style of training is traditional Martial Arts etiquette, which is introduced in a beginner's very first session and built on as the trainee progresses. Training is sometimes done individually, sometimes with a partner. It is essential to understand how important these basic techniques are to learning TENSHINKAN KARATE, as without them no proper progress can be made. This is why free-sparring is not normally introduced until a later date. If you do decide to join the club (and beginners are always made welcome) please remember to be on time, observe the Club rules and etiquette, pay attention to your Instructor, but above all enjoy your training!