Shin-gi-tai Karate Club
Martial Art Instruction in West Malling
Village hall (plus others)
Norman Road
West Malling
Kent
ME19 6RW
Contact Numbers
About
We are a well established professional group of karate clubs offering lessons in karate and kenjutsu. Karate lessons are available for children (16 and under) on Monday 6:30, Tuesday 3:30 & 5:30, Wednesday at 4:15, Thursday at 5pm and 7pm, Fridays at 6:60 ; adult lessons are at 8pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Clubs in various locations. e-mail sensei@shingitaikarate.com for details. Private lessons also available and special workshops.
Trade Bodies / Associations
International Seito Karate kenkyukai; American Shoto-shinkai Karate Federation; Amateur Martial Association, au-denkou Jitsu
Specialist Services
Our teachers are all CRB registered and hold appropriate first aid training certification. Our chief instructor continues to research and study all aspects of karate irrepsective of style and ensures that our system is fit for purpose. The syllabus is documented and considerable information is made available through our website to members of the club to assist with their studies.
Trading Since
1997
Reviews
A superb martial arts club for Children & Adults
Sensei Malcolm ensures a focused yet friendly environment which enthuses children and adults. My 2 boys have trained with Sensei Malcolm for over 2 years and really enjoy their Karate. I have recently joined and look forward to learning and mastering the techniques. I'd recommend Sensei Malcolm to anyone wanting to take up Karate or to improve and develop.
Paul Balzanelli - 11/05/2009 | report this review
Superb Martial Arts Club
This excellent club is run by Sensei Malcolm Bates (4th Dan), an experienced instructor who teaches a self-defence based Shotokan system for adults and Shotokan for Children. I have been a member for nearly 3 years and have found the club quite an inspiration. My own interest and knowledge in martial arts has improved vastly as a result. Its a friendly club and you will always get a warm welcome.
Simon Buck - 26/11/2008 | report this review
Great Club
I joined this club in 2006. Run by a great instructor who works well with kids and adults. Everybody is treated with respect and a friendly atmosphere and warm welcome is guarenteed.
Simon Buck - 31/10/2008 | report this review
Martin F
My children aged 10, 9 and 8 have trained with Sensei Malcolm for approximately 2 years and have really enjoyed being club members. They have gained knowledge and skill of which they are justifiably proud and the training has given them confidence, physical fitness self discipline and a real sense of achievement. Sensei Malcolm has an excellent manner with the children keeping their interest by constantly introducing new training ideas.
Martin Foord - 09/10/2008 | report this review
Excellent Instructor
Having spent over 15 years in martial arts since joing this club I feel I am finally starting to understand "real" karate. Sensei Malcolm is a superb teacher with an excellent knowledge of the martial arts. I would recommend trying this friendly club.
David Abrehart - 08/10/2008 | report this review
The attitude I was looking for
Just over two years ago I researched various Martial Arts clubs locally. Having spoken to the people that run the clubs, I found Malcolm Sensei taught in a way that suited me, for the spirit and history of the Art, for self protection if needed, not all out aggression. He continues to be a inspirational instructor. There are a good bunch of students there too, which makes training more enjoyable. A good club to join.
Adam Yates - 29/03/2007 | report this review
True Spirit of Karate
After trying my hand at a number of martial arts and visiting different clubs I was lucky enough to come across Shin Gi Tai and Sensei Malcolm Bates in 2005. Although I had risen to brown belt in Judo before trying karate I was becoming a little disillusioned with it and the things I was learning, and felt there must be more to this art which is so fascinating. Shin Gi Tai was the answer a friendly, well run club and dedicated Sensei who rekindled my enthusiasm to new heights. Sincere thanks! Tony
Tony Baldock - 23/03/2007 | report this review
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