"The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat,
but in the perfection of character of its participants."
Gichin Funakoshi - Founder of Shotokan Karate
Welcome to our Karate family
Welcome to Karate TSKA Salisbury, where we provide Traditional Shotokan Karate training for all abilities & ages from 7+ , as individuals or with friends or family - everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Black Belt, we offer a supportive environment to help you on your Karate journey and reach your full potential.
We are passionate about Karate, focusing on technique, basics and quality, bringing and translating the heritage and traditions into todays world with the aim of benefiting all who participate.
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We are proud to be part of the Traditional Shotokan Karate Association (TSKA). The Association was formed in 1993 and is a respected authority nationally, with clubs based in Kent, Jersey, Dorset & Wiltshire. The TSKA also has linked clubs in Birmingham, Hampshire & Wales.
Being part of the TSKA means that we and all our students can benefit from their resources from :-
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Exciting training courses by Nationally & Internationally recognised Senseis
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A 3 day Residential training course in Spring
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We can bring diversity to training on a local level
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It also means that all instructors are trained, registered and licensed by a governing body, protecting standards
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Gradings are also significant events and you are usually graded by a panel of Senseis which do not include your own, ensuring high and consistent standards
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Social events that build our Karate community
Sensei Peter Manning - 8th Dan
Chair & Chief Instructor of TSKA
Our Instructors
Senior Instructor - Sensei David Reason 4th Dan
Instructor - Sensei Sarah Thomson 2nd Dan
Instructor - Sensei Mark Atkinson 2nd Dan