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Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester

5.0· 4 reviews on GoogleEast Manchester Leisure Centre, Grey Mare Ln, Beswick, Beswick, ManchesterMore in BeswickMore in Manchester

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Category: Martial Arts, Fitness Studio
Location: Beswick, Manchester
Rating: 5.0 / 5 (4 reviews on Google)
Price: 10–20 GBP

Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club is East Manchester's traditional Shito-ryu Shukokai Karate club, based at East Manchester Leisure Centre in Beswick. Led by Chief Instructor Steve Buckley (5th Dan), the club is a proud member of the Yamada-ha Shito-ryu Shukokai Karate-do Union (UK).

Classes are open to males and females aged 5 and upwards with no prior experience required, covering self-defence techniques, competition fighting, sparring, grappling and kata. Training is formal yet friendly, with students encouraged to progress through belt gradings towards Black Belt. All instructors are enhanced DBS checked and members are insured through the EKF.

Prices

Plan	Price	Terms
Open Kumite & Kata Course	£10	per person
Open/Instructors Course	£20	per person (family discounts available)

Opening hours

Mon–Thu: Closed
Fri: 19:00-21:00
Sat–Sun: Closed

Classes

Shukokai KarateKumiteKataSparringGrapplingSelf-defence

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Frequently asked questions about Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester

How much does it cost to train at Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester?

Prices at Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester are in the 10–20 GBP range. The cheapest option is Open Kumite & Kata Course at £10.

Does Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester have an intro offer?

Yes. Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester offers: First lesson free.

What are the opening hours at Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester?

Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester is open Mon–Thu Closed, Fri 19:00-21:00, Sat–Sun Closed.

Where is Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester?

Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester is at East Manchester Leisure Centre, Grey Mare Ln, Beswick in Beswick, Manchester.

What kind of training does Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester offer?

At Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester you will find martial arts and fitness studio.

What rating does Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester have?

Openshaw Shukokai Karate Club East Manchester has 5.0 out of 5 on Google based on 4 reviews.

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