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Adult Karate · Wado-Ryu

Traditional karate. Modern training. Real progression.

Build technique, confidence, fitness and control through Wado-Ryu karate, point-stop sparring, kata and weapons training.

Adult Wado-Ryu Karate

More than one way to train.

Adult karate at FORGE combines traditional technical development with active partner work and competition-style training. That means you are not just learning individual punches and kicks — you are learning how movement, timing and control work together.

Complete beginners are welcome. Training can be taken at your own pace, while more experienced students can continue developing technique, sparring and performance.

What you'll train

Four parts of the Adult Karate programme.

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01The foundation

Wado-Ryu Karate

Our adult karate programme is built around Wado-Ryu. Sessions develop sharp technique, efficient movement, balance, timing and control while giving you a clear path to progress from the fundamentals upwards.

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02Speed & timing

Point-Stop Sparring

Point-stop sparring gives you the chance to put technique into motion. You will work on distance, reactions, timing, footwork and clean scoring techniques in a controlled format that rewards accuracy and composure.

Adult martial artist practising a traditional karate stance in a dojo.
03Technique & precision

Kata

Kata brings individual techniques together into structured sequences. It is a chance to sharpen posture, balance, rhythm, power, focus and the small technical details that make your karate cleaner and more controlled.

Martial artist practising with a traditional wooden staff during indoor training.
04Control & coordination

Weapons Training

Selected sessions also include traditional weapons training. The emphasis is on safe handling, coordination, control, movement and precision, adding another technical challenge alongside your core karate training.

Your session

What does a class look like?

Sessions vary so training stays progressive and interesting, but you can expect a mix of technical work, movement and practical application.

1

Warm-up, mobility and movement

2

Wado-Ryu fundamentals and technique

3

Partner drills and point-stop sparring

4

Kata or weapons work depending on the session

Beginners welcome

See if Adult Karate is right for you.

You do not need previous karate experience or a certain level of fitness to start. Come in, meet the team and experience a session for yourself.

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