Surrey Fudochi Karate is a martial arts club located in Surbiton, offering expert karate instruction for individuals in Surrey and South West London. With its roots in traditional shotokan karate, Surrey Fudochi Karate focuses on the practise of unarmed combat and self-defence. The term “fudochi” means immovable wisdom, which adds a mental discipline into the practise of martial arts.
Karate is suitable for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and regular practise can lead to improvements in fighting technique, physical conditioning, and mental focus. Fudochi training drills are designed to develop higher-level skills, and examples can be found on the club's YouTube channel.
The club offers classes for beginners and advanced students, with the first lesson being free of charge. The instructors at Surrey Fudochi Karate have extensive experience and expertise in teaching karate, ensuring that students receive high-quality instruction.
The club operates at different locations, including Guilford Spectrum Parkway in Guildford, Tolworth Recreation Centre in Surbiton, and Claygate Recreation Ground in Claygate. The club's website provides detailed information about each location, making it easy for individuals to find the nearest venue.
Surrey Fudochi Karate is committed to upholding the principles of karate. Fudochi Shotokan Karate, in particular, is described as a practise rooted in immovable wisdom. The term “fudochi” was borrowed from Zen Buddhism and refers to the mind's realisation of its own truth, becoming unchanging and eternal. Shotokan, on the other hand, denotes a specific style of executing karate techniques and was the pen-name of Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Japanese karate-do.
Karate itself means “empty hand,” with the term “empty” representing vacuity or void in the deeper sense. It embodies the passive or inactive, yet accommodating aspects of the mind and encompasses all functions and possibilities.
Through its commitment to traditional karate principles and its focus on immovable wisdom, Surrey Fudochi Karate provides a unique and comprehensive martial arts experience for individuals in Surbiton and the surrounding areas.