About UsGoshodo Martial Arts is a mixed martial arts style, based around karate, and incorporating elements of many other styles.
We believe that karate provides a firm foundation, instilling self-respect, discipline and confidence in those who train. However, in a modern world with modern dangers, karate is not enough. Hence, we incorporate self-defence in the form of locks, holds, breakfalls, takedowns, and defence against weapons. It is our goal to give students the confidence to defend themselves in an increasingly violent society, whilst also helping build general fitness.
As instructors, we both hold Level 3 Diploma's in Coaching Sports, and are both fully CRB checked.
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Meet the instructors
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Sensei Steve | Sensei John |
Steve Smith - 2nd Dan
Steve has been practicing the martial arts for 22 years, and holds grades in several styles including Shotokan, Go-Kan-Ryu, and Goshodo. Steve also ran self-defence classes for a number of years.
Outside of the Martial Arts, Steve is the director of a family-run engineering company based in St.Helens. He has a wife, 2 children and a dog called Ziggy.
John Robinson - 2nd Dan
John has been training in the Martial Arts from the age of 11, and holds a 1st Dan Black Belt with Go-Kan-Ryu, and a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Goshodo.
Away from Martial Arts, John is the ICT Manager for a High School in Wigan
