• Bu Jutsu Ryu Karate-Do
• Martial Arts
• Karate
• Traditional Karate

Traditional Karate

At Bu-Jutsu Ryu Karate-Do our aim is to teach people of all ages and abilities self defence, self confidence, self discipline and respect for themselves and others. Training is given by highly qualified instructors that have trained and graded in Okinawa, Japan.
We currently have classes on a Monday Evening 6.30 – 7.30, Wednesday Evening 7.30 – 8.30 at St Antony's Church, Wentworth Way, South Croydon, Surrey or Thursday Evening 6.00 – 7.00 at Norbury Manor Primary School, Abingdon Road, Norbury, SW16 We are proud to be a member of the prestigious International Meibukan Goju-ryu Karate-do Association (IMGKA). The IMGKA is headed by Master Yagi Meitatsu Sensei, Hanshi, 10th Dan, eldest son of the late Grandmaster Yagi Meitoku.

We trust the training undertaken will be both exciting and rewarding, for your children, or yourself and you embrace karate-do - “the way of karate". At our Dojo, instruction is provided in the traditional art of Okinawa Meibukan Goju-ryu karate-do, which is viewed as a way of life, as well as a method of self-defence. Bu Jutsu Ryu Karate-Do (karate school) has had the honour of serving the Sanderstead community since 1995. We are dedicated to teaching traditional Okinawa Meibukan Goju-Ryu Karate-do. This “hard" (go) and “soft" (ju) style of karate emphasizes the importance of personal development and self defence aspects of martial arts, as opposed to the sports styles.
The focus of our school is on personal development. We incorporate aspects of traditional martial philosophy in a non-competitive, non-sport environment. Goju-ryu is formally recognized as one of the first three styles of karate and was the first style to be officially named. Found within this system of karate are elements of Judo, Ju-Jitsu and Kung Fu. Circular blocking techniques, powerful punches and kicks, and the utilization of joint locks, arm bars and throwing techniques characterize this martial art. Additionally we focus on proper breathing methods to cleanse, strengthen and tap into our internal health. Students develop mental discipline, confidence and a “Yes, I can do it!" attitude.