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Grading Weekend is HERE!

July 12, 2019 Gary Beggan 92 Views 0 Comments birmingham martial arts, cocks moors woods, everyone active, grading, Kenilworth, Leisure Centre, Ronnie Christopher, Shotokan, Solihull karate, The Village Hotel, Tudor Grange

Our kyu gradings start this weekend and will be held at the following venues: Friday 12.7.19- Stratford upon Avon Leisure

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Shop now live

July 11, 2019July 12, 2019 Finditin 96 Views 0 Comments Ruach, shop, Shotokan

We are excited to launch the Ruach Online store, featuring t shirts, mugs and accessories, from Ruach and Shotokan Ruach.

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Sunday Morning Squad Session

June 28, 2019June 29, 2019 Gary Beggan 157 Views birmingham martial arts, Competition, Karate, martial arts, Ronnie Christopher, sensei, shirley karate, Shotokan, Solihull karate, The Village Hotel, Tudor Grange

This Sunday morning 30.6.19, 8:00 to 9:00 Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, we have an additional session for anyone looking

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Sunday Black and Brown Belts

June 20, 2019July 12, 2019 Gary Beggan 185 Views birmingham martial arts, black belt, Bromsgrove, children's, cocks moors woods, everyone active, family, grading, Greatcoaching, Hagley, haybridge, Karate, kata, Leisure Centre, Ronnie Christopher, Ruach, sensei, shirley karate, Shotokan, Solihull karate, Stratford Upon Avon, Tamworth, Tudor Grange

All our Black and Brown belts should attend on Sunday 23.6.19, Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, to start at 16:00 so

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MOCK GRADING SUNDAY 2nd JUNE

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 Gary Beggan 184 Views birmingham martial arts, black belt, build confidence, children's self defence, cocks moors woods, courage, Karate, Leisure Centre, mindfulness, respect, Ronnie Christopher, shirley karate, Shotokan, Solihull karate, Tudor Grange

A mock grading will be held at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre 16:00 to 18:00 for all students looking to take

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SUNDAY MORNING KATA

May 24, 2019 Gary Beggan 298 Views birmingham martial arts, black belt, Bromsgrove, children's self defence, cocks moors woods, courage, course, discipline, everyone active, fun, Karate, kata, kids martial arts, martial arts, respect, Ronnie Christopher, self defence, self esteem, shirley karate, Shotokan, Solihull, Solihull karate, stourbridge, The Village Hotel, Tudor Grange

Sunday 26th May Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre 8:00 to 9:00 sees the return of our monthly morning Kata Session

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BLACK BELT GRADING UP DATE

March 15, 2019 Gary Beggan 305 Views Birmingham, birmingham martial arts, black belt, Bromsgrove, children's, cocks moors woods, dave hazard, everyone active, family, Greatcoaching, greg hegarty, Hagley, haybridge, JKA, Junior Leferve, Karate, Kenilworth, KUGB, Landau Forte, Leisure Centre, martial arts, Naka JKA, Olympics, Ronnie Christopher, shirley karate, Shotokan, stourbridge, Stratford Upon Avon, Tamworth, The Village Hotel, Tudor Grange

As you are aware Ruach Karate has been reviewing the grading syllabus in light of our own study and training

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Stratford Upon Avon is Changing

March 15, 2019 Gary Beggan 195 Views Birmingham, birmingham martial arts, birthday, black belt, Bromsgrove, children's, cika, cocks moors woods, dave hazard, everyone active, family, fun, greg hegarty, haybridge, JKA, Junior Leferve, Karate, kata, Kenilworth, martial arts, Naka JKA, Olympics, Ronnie Christopher, Ruach, shirley karate, Shotokan, Solihull karate, Tamworth, The Village Hotel, Tudor Grange

The Friday night class at Stratford upon Avon Leisure Centre is changing times and from the 12th April 2019 this

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Brilliant Start to 2019

February 9, 2019 Gary Beggan 245 Views Birmingham, birmingham martial arts, black belt, Bromsgrove, children's, cika, cocks moors woods, dave hazard, everyone active, family, gary beggan, Greatcoaching, greg hegarty, Hagley, haybridge, JKA, Junior Leferve, Karate, kata, Kenilworth, KUGB, Leisure Centre, martial arts, Naka JKA, Olympics, Ronnie Christopher, Ruach, sensei, shirley karate, Shotokan, Solihull, Solihull karate, stourbridge, Stratford Upon Avon, Tamworth, The Village Hotel, Tudor Grange

Andy Achieves Black Belt! So in January we started the year with another addition to our Black Belt family here

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Lottie achieves Black Belt

February 9, 2019 Gary Beggan 272 Views Birmingham, birmingham martial arts, birthday, black belt, Bromsgrove, children's, cika, cocks moors woods, course, dave hazard, everyone active, fun, Greatcoaching, greg hegarty, haybridge, Junior Leferve, Kenilworth, Leisure Centre, Naka JKA, Ronnie Christopher, shirley karate, Shotokan, Solihull karate, stourbridge, Stratford Upon Avon, Tamworth, The Village Hotel, Tudor Grange

Fantastic Finish to 2018 Ruach Karate is a familiar sight at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre on a Sunday afternoon with

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Professional School

This is a very professional school with core values of the Martial Arts I would highly recommend

Something Different

Ronnie christopher will always be my hero with regards to kumite but Gary offers something totally different. An indepth understanding about karate. I can ask this man about the questions unanswered and he will always have an answer. Thank you gary. You broaden my karate horizons. Osu .

Brilliant first session with Ruach

Jacob had his first session on Tuesday at Cocks Moors Woods

Jacob

Awesome Friday

Tonight's training session was the first of Sensei Russell's Friday night Karate classes. There were lots of kids there and only four adults (including me.) However, Sensei Russell kept the pace high from the start and offered something for everyone - a bit of kumite training, some basics and lots of kata to finish. There was hardly any talking and I don't think Sensie Russell uttered the word 'I' at any point! Everything was student-focused and designed to challenge and reinforce. Awesome session. I'm looking forward to more Fridays! 9.3.18 Anthony (Brown Belt)

Inspirational Instruction at Ruach Karate

"My daughters adore Ruach Karate and the wonderful coaches instructing them. The discipline, the guidance and the confidence they gain every week will serve them well for the rest of their lives. Sensei Gary, Sensei Mark and Sensei Ronnie offer a master class in how to inspire children and adults". Steve (Parent, Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre)

Sensei Dave Hazard Course 24.3.18

"Another amazing course with Sensei Hazard, a Masterclass in effective karate, lots to take away and work on" Maureen Day SKDUN World Shotokan Champion

Sensei Dave Hazard 7th Dan Master Class March 18

"Inspirational karate taught and delivered with devastating intent" Kevin

Setting Goals

Ruach Karate has a great family friendly environment that offers high level teaching and a continual challenge for everyone from a beginner to someone like myself who has been training on and off since 1986. I’ve been able to benefit from the regular black belt courses and competitions that are organised throughout the year both in this country and abroad. Thanks to Gary and the other Sensei’s at Ruach, last year I was finally able achieve my 3rd Dan, grading under the internationally renowned, double world champion Ronnie Christopher, one of the toughest things I’ve ever done. However as soon as you’ve hit one target Gary will make sure you are working hard to achieve the next level and the Black Belt Development program means you’ve always got another target to aim for. Dave@Stourbridge

Poetry in Motion

Learn to concentrate. Learn by doing. Learn balance and coordination. Gain fitness. Gain strength. Learn to protect yourself and others. Learn discipline. Learn respect. Learn control over pain and anxiety Learn calm. Learn inner peace. Learn what you're really made of. Learn karate at the Ruach Shotokan Karate Association, in a fun family atmosphere suitable for all ages and abilities. Elly@Kingsheath #Greatcoaching

Great for my Grandson

Hi just started taking my grandson to Tamworth training, he has slight adhd and this is calming him down, the one 2 one training is great, thank you Gary

Kevin

The Passion

“Here at Ruach Karate, The Spirit of Karate we build confidence, discipline and respect but above all we instill life long learning and our students absolutely believe in themselves- watching that happen, that’s the passion; that’s the magic”. Sensei Gary Beggan

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