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Training Sessions

Welcome to Penshurst Martial Arts where we offer structured Karate and Kobudo classes for all ages and abilities, no experience necessary, only a willingness to learn in a positive, fun, safe, mentor style environment. Traditional Okinawan karate is not only a martial art, but a…

Traditional Okinawan Kobudo

Training in Kobudo refers to the study of Traditional Okinawan Weaponry for self defence. At Penshurst Martial Arts you may train in either or both, as Karate and Kobudo classes are conducted separately. We teach a style called Koburyu Kobudo lead by Kaicho Takashi Kinjo(Hanshi…

Our Instructors

Sensei Alex Galea (taken at Shuri Castle Okinawa Japan) 3rd Dan Black Belt, Karate 5th Dan Black Belt (Shihan), Kobudo Sensei (Instructor) Alex Galea has over 35 years of martial arts experience across various styles and disciplines. Starting his journey in 1987 studying GoJu-Kai with…