UK Enshin Karate - Training

TRAINING "Don't just train hard - everyone does that. Train smart!" (Kancho Ninomiya)


Enshin is intense functional training . Technical skills and strategy are practised with focussed repetition, becoming faster, smoother, more powerful and finally instinctive. This takes time and effort, but rising to the challenge is one of the main benefits of training, as it simultaneously improves fitness, focus and mental toughness. The final goals of training are: Powerful and effective skills for combat or self-protection. Physical fitness and resilience. A strong fighting spirit.

How to get the most from training: -


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Training in the Dojo is reinforced by time a student spends studying outside. This can be practising the techniques learned in the dojo or working on your general fitness. Advice on supplementary training is always available, for instance using kettlebells:


Background reading on Karate and martial arts is also motivating and beneficial. I am often asked which books students should buy for self study and general training advice. I heartily recommend you start with these: Essential reading for Enshin karate students: Sabaki Method – Kancho Ninomiya Kancho’s definitive book about Enshin karate and Sabaki strategy. Absolutely everything you need to further understand and improve your karate training. My Journey in Karate – Kancho Ninomiya Kancho’s training history and the development of Enshin karate. You will be inspired reading about Kancho’s life and training. Both titles are available from the store on www.enshin.com or from www.amazon.co.uk In addition to the above a full range of Instructional and Tournament DVD’s are available from www.enshin.com For Stretching: Stretching Scientifically – Tom Kurz Logical plans to help you get loose, plus scientific and proven advice on training theory and practise. Available from www.stadion.com For Tournament preparation / advanced conditioning: Infinite Intensity – Ross Enamait Written for fighters. Various routines from tough to unbelievably tough. If you lose to a more skilful opponent, the credit belongs to them - you can learn from the experience and correct your mistakes in the dojo. If you lose to a fitter opponent, that’s your responsibility. Never let poor conditioning be your excuse. Available from www.rosstraining.com For background and insight: Angry White Pyjamas: An Oxford Poet Trains with the Tokyo Riot Police - Robert Twigger A fascinating and at times highly amusing read. A man's year-long journey to challenge and develop himself in the toughest Aikido dojo in Japan; how spirit and determination changed him and his life. Available from www.amazon.co.uk (Please note: I’m recommending these books because I’ve practised what they contain and feel stronger, looser and more knowledgeable as a result. GC)
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WHAT WORKS FOR ME - TRAINING TIPS This section holds short notes submitted by the members of the Dojo on things that have helped them, whether advanced or beginner, junior or senior. They're volunteered for everyone to use, and add to. Click on the link to see them, pass your own to Sensei for inclusion here.

There's no clock in the dojo Visualisation – see it and believe it Running up the Down escalator Never give up