Bunbu Dojo Karate School

My Son(10) has been attending this club since the age of 4. He says: " It has really built my confidence and it is really fun. Sensei James makes you feel welcome and comfortable". The club fosters a respectful and inclusive attitude in its members. The many classes at different locations across Rushcliffe make it easy to go to a class near you.

My son has been enjoying learning at this Dojo since the beginning of the year. He is very enthusiastic every Friday attending his lessons. He has already made great progress and achieved two belts. As a parent I appreciate that James educates them in life lessons, respect, integrity, hard work, determination and gratitude - additional personal qualities to achieve in life, as well as in sport. I am also impressed by how the children in the class are kind to one another and help each other ...

Such a fantastic club. Both my kids are members and it's been great for them in terms of progression in karate, providing a wonderful little "family" and social club and their personal development. They have progressed rapidly through the belts, mainly because they are so focused and inspired by Sensei James (he is like the Pied Piper with all the club kids - they adore him!) They have grown in confidence both in themselves and in their karate and have taken part in some fantastic competition...

James runs a fantastic karate club. Both my girls go and have progressed rapidly, the eldest achieving blackbelt in 3 years, aged 11! James makes the learning fun and brings his wealth of teaching experience and breadth of his imagination to make the classes interesting, motivating and meaningful. The kids love it and can't get enough. They have both grown in confidence and self-discipline since joining the club.This weekend he took 3 members of the squad to Ireland for the National competiti...

Sensei James Martin runs several classes every week, most of which are for children. James is a full time school teacher and draws upon his classroom teaching skills to great effect in the dojo. The best evidence of teaching quality is in student performance: James's students not only demonstrate remarkable ability, far beyond what would normally be expected given their age and experience, but dedication, enthusiasm and a real enjoyment of what they are practising. James is always writing or...