How fit do I need to be to start Karate?

You can start Karate at any fitness level. Beginners of varying fitness levels can join and instructors will work with individuals to improve their physical condition through training. Samurai Karate Croydon’s classes accommodate all fitness levels with an emphasis on technique, flexibility and strength development.

Do you have beginner only classes?

Samurai Karate Croydon has separate classes for every level of skill. This means you begin in a class with karateka of similar ability. You progress through the levels of our school as you pass your gradings.

For your first class at Samurai Karate Croydon, you can wear casual clothes. We recommend athletic wear that is easy to move in. After your first class you will wear a traditional Karate uniform called a ‘gi’. At Samurai Karate Croydon we wear a traditional white gi which consists of a jacket ‘uwagi’ and pants ‘zubon’ secured with a belt ‘obi’. When commencing training you will be given a white belt.