The Bournemouth Karate Academy (BKA)
Welcome to the BKA, a world acclaimed martial arts centre based in Bournemouth and led by Sensei Ernie Molyneux, IOGKF 7th Dan and chief instructor of the EGKA.
Our dojo welcomes beginners of all ages and levels of personal fitness who are interested in taking up a martial art. We respect the fact that people want different things out of karate. Some will use karate as a recreational alternative to the gym and many find training is a fun antidote to the stresses of modern day life. Some of our other students are constantly training in preparation for international competitions, and we must be doing something right … we have coached two of our female members to win world championships in Canada and South Africa in recent years.
Why Goju Ryu?
First and foremost taking up Goju Ryu karate will reward you with a challenging and immensely enjoyable pastime. Training will quickly improve your physical fitness, stamina and agility.
Next Goju Ryu remains a very effective and complete unarmed fighting system. We teach strikes, blocks, locks, throws and grappling techniques as part of the syllabus.
The relevance of Goju Ryu in the modern world is measured by the fact that our students continue to do well in open international competitions against other styles. Our instructors have also taught special services personnel all over Europe.
To hold a black belt in Goju Ryu karate reflects years of hard and dedicated training, which is why it is so respected by employers and universities alike.
The BKA is also at the heart of a large friendly community of like-minded students of karate that regularly come together for regional and national training sessions and competitions.
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High standards of instruction
Sensei Ernie Molyneux ranks amongst the best martial arts instructors in the world, and not surprisingly the standard of teaching karate at the BKA is amongst the best as well.
So you can get an idea, here is a short example of a typical sparring combination that might be taught in a typical lesson …
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BKA TRAINING TIMES
Sir David English Sports Centre
Adult Seniors:
Wed: 19:00 - 20:30
Fri: 19:00 - 20:30
Adult Beginners: (from 2 Feb 2012)
Tue: 19:00 - 20:30
Thu: 19:00 - 20:30
Littledown Sports Centre
Adult Seniors:
Mon: 18:30 - 20:00
Beginner‘s free trial
Try 2 weeks of training for free. No contracts. No obligations.
Just turn up on Tuesday or Thursday at the Sir David English Centre wearing a T-shirt and tracksuit bottoms …
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