Shinkido Martial Arts

If you want routine Martial Arts training or want to get into MMA then look elsewhere. This place is all about understanding oneself, the connection between mind and body and how best to gain synergy, expression, confidence, harmony and peace.

Best place to learn self defence and to build up self confidence.

If you are serious about wanting to learn and train, then Shinkido is for you. Shinkido martial arts is a full time dedicated dojo that offers several martial arts taught by exceptional instructors, that can be studied at your own pace and to fit around your life. Classes sizes are kept purposely small and focussed to help develop students to a very high calibre and each class will have senior grades to help beginners and lower grades understand and develop.Shinkido is not a school that gives away grades, for adults or children, so be prepared to earn your progress through the grades, but you can be assured if you are awarded a belt it is yours to keep.The dojo has separate adult's and children's classes, which helps keep classes fun and safe for the juniors and at the right level for seniors. The dojo has a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, even when working up a sweat, and members enjoy a lot of extracurricular social activities. Including group meals and special courses.If you are looking for something to improve your life or an excellent helping hand in your children's development, then come and say hello and take a look.

Since training here I have gained alot of confidence and feel more able to defend myself if necessary. At Shinkido you are not just taught how to fight in a competition, but how to defend yourself in the street if you ever need to.Each session is enjoyable and is a good way to get out and do something different.Everyone who trains here is friendly and welcoming. When I first joined I was one of the youngest in the room, but did not feel intimidated as everyone is willing to help you understand and be the best that you can be.I'm glad I decided to start training here as I think it will encourage me to carry on for as long as I can.

Now in my 14th year training at Shinkido Martial Arts academy, it's been a great pleasure to journey from a novice at this school to become one of the teachers.I had trained previously, and had been lucky enough to train with very high ranking Japanese and British instructors. When I moved into the area many years ago I was looking for somewhere to train and looked at a lot of the other local schools. I was very disappointed in what I saw based on my previous experience.From the outset at Shinkido although it was a different style from my previous training (hence my comment earlier on being a novice at this school")

An amazing dojo with a friendly atmosphere and a real focus on the individual.I have been training here for over 5 years now and it has had a huge impact on my fitness, mental health and way of life.Sensei Bruce Payne and everyone at Shinkido are always welcoming and want to help you be the best version of yourself. Great martial arts, great philosophy and a great way to learn a traditional art.There is something for everyone from fitness and self defence to wellbeing and health. I would highly recommend trying a free lesson just to see what Sensei Bruce Payne and everyone at Shinkido can offer.

Being a smaller school, the instructors at Shinkido are able to coach you on a personal level, so rather than just being put through the syllabus as you would do in a larger academy, your training here will be more personalised to your individual needs. So if you have a particular technique you are struggling with, or an injury that needs looking after, then this will be taken into account during lessons.The lesson content is excellent, drawing on years of experience from the instructors in a variety of martial arts - which is why it is hard to describe Shinkido as a particular style of karate, or even to define it as karate itself! There are elements of aikido, muay thai, boxing, ju-jitsu and self defence, all simplified to a point where even after a few training sessions you would be confident using them if the unfortunate situation arose where you needed to.The atmosphere in the dojo is great; helpful and supportive and most importantly respectful of all those who step through the doors. If I could sum up the philosophy in a short sound bite, it would be that it is traditional values tailored to a modern world.

Sensei Bruce Payne is an excellent instructor, before we get to his core subject! Not everyone who can, can teach. Mr. Payne, however, excels in both. Whatever your age, ability or physical condition he will enable you to be the best YOU can be, so long as you commit to meeting him half way. I have studied martial arts for over 40 years, and have had the benefit of some wonderful instructors over the years (and one or two less so!), but Bruce takes you deeper into the ART, way past just the physical. He can't do the work for you, but he encourages and guides you on your personal journey.