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AKA Karate & Kickboxing
Teaching Karate, Kickboxing and self defence in Poole and surrounding area including Bournemouth and the University.
Based in Poole, Dorset, AKA Karate was founded by Steve Goodhand in 2006. AKA is a member of the English Karate Federation (EKF) / World Karate Federation NGB for Karate in England.
The club roots are in Shotokan Karate however we cross-train, therefore many elements of martial arts are included (striking, kicking, throwing and grappling).The training covers technique, pad work, forms and street self defence. This is also supplemented with weapons training/defence. Karate will help to develop awareness, confidence, power, speed and coordination.
You also have the opportunity to compete in any combat karate tournaments, Kickboxing and Olympic style karate (WKF). There is no stress on competition; its entirely up to the student if they want to compete.
AKA Karate & Kickboxing
Karate Combat
Karate's strength is in footwork and being evasive. We also practice all striking techniques and effective grappling. Including Freestyle sparring.
Fitness
Karate & Kickboxing have been proven one of the top sports to burn calories. You can burn between 550-900 per hour of training.
Self Defence
Applied Karate includes effective and proven self defense technique taken from the 27 Kata of Shotokan
Body and Mind
Karate develops flexibility, strength, speed and gross motor skills. Also builds confidence and character.
Reduce Stress
Martial Arts can release dopamine and increase serotonin which provides more energy, and helps reduce stress.
Concentration & Focus
Exercise in general is good for children with ADHD, martial arts offers more benefits than many other forms of exercise, such as football or netball.
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INSTRUCTORS
Steve Goodhand 4th Dan
Chief Instructor
Steve Goodhand 4th Dan
Steve Goodhand (4th Dan) has been involved in martial arts most of his life, starting boxing and then Dragon Style Kung Fu (1987) and has cross trained in many styles (Ju Jitsu, Boxing, Kung Fu TKD, Shoot Wrestling). He has extensive knowledge and has been teaching Karate for over 16 years.
Matthew White 4th Dan
Senior Instructor
Matthew White 4th Dan
Matthew started Shotokan Karate at 8 years old. He studied under Roger Hall and David Alleyn in North London. He graded under Sensei Kato and Asano. After a hiatus from karate he started training at AKA.The training methods, friendly atmosphere and practical dimensions reignited his love of Karate. He has developed a passion for understanding the practical applications (Bunkai).
Andrew Whetherly 2nd Dan
Instructor
Andrew Whetherly 2nd Dan
Andrew has been a Shotokan practitioner since the age of 8, under Sensei Hazelwood. This gave him a base in traditional forms of Shotokan, which was improved when he moved to university. There he joined Satori Martial Arts and developed his applied karate. This supplemented knowledge of kata with practical uses as well as grappling and throwing techniques.
Louis Dereboy 2nd Dan
Instructor
Louis Dereboy 2nd Dan
Louis has been practicing karate for over a decade in an esteemed club in Istanbul, taught by Sensei Haydar Güner. Louis joined AKA and is a very welcome addition to our club. Louis also has had previous training in Judo. Louis enjoys applying his skills in traditional karate to the applied martial arts taught at this club. He recently won the South Coast Applied Karate Competition.
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