Zen-Shin Martial Arts Association

As of tomorrow (Tuesday 25th August) we are on holiday for 1 week! We will be back from Tuesday 1st September. We will start the new term in full gi. So no more summer t-shirts in class please. 🙏🏽 we have had a great summer term and just about survived all the heat. Well done to our students who managed to train throughout the summer. We have a packed schedule from September, so enjoy your week off! ☀️ (Aldridge club is open as normal- you have already had your break 😉).

🥋 A New Karate Club Begins!

We’re excited to introduce our new karate club in Bartley Green, led by our dedicated instructor Sensei Jennifer.

Our Chief Instructor made a special visit, who came to support the beginning of this new journey.

From the very first student, great things can grow. 🌱🥋

Looking for a fun, positive activity for your child?
Karate is a fantastic way for children to build confidence, improve fitness, learn discipline and respect, and make new friends — all while learning valuable skills in a supportive environment. 🥋💪

Whether your child is completely new to karate or already has some experience, we’d love to welcome them to the club!

📍 King Edwards VI School, Five ways, Birmingham
📅 Tuesdays
⏰ 6pm

Come along and let your child take the first step on their karate journey! 🥋✨

Finally got Senpai Gyan onto our website 🤩 check out her karate story www.zen-shin.co.uk/instructors

Kyoshi went to visit our Edgbaston club a few weeks ago and he was so impressed by the focus of Sensei Frankie’s students! Working so hard and making great progress 🤩. This class is for junior beginners. If you are in the area you can have 2 free trial classes for your child. You will be amazed at what they can achieve 👏🏽 BOOK your trial via our website.

We just wrapped up an incredible grading weekend! A huge well done to everyone who earned their new belts and certificates, your hard work and dedication have truly paid off! For those who didn’t reach their goals this time, take the feedback we gave you, keep pushing, and stay consistent, your progress is just around the corner. We’re so proud of each and every one of you, keep striving and never give up!

Our team t-shirts are back in stock ☀️ Students are allowed to wear them in normal classes. If you would like one: Please text us child’s name, size and whether you would like team panda, tiger or dragon. They are £15. (strictly full gi for gradings / courses)

Congratulations to everyone who took part in our recent Black Belt Course & Grading, as well as our Red and Yellow Belt Grading.

It was a fantastic day of hard work, determination, and learning. Every student who stepped onto the floor showed courage and commitment, regardless of the result.

A special congratulations to Sahil on attaining his Black Belt. He is now the second son in the family to achieve this milestone, and his family are incredibly proud of his dedication and perseverance.

Congratulations also to Markas, who received his 1st Dan certificate one year after successfully completing his grading. It is always a proud moment to formally receive the certificate that represents so much hard work and commitment.

Well done to Sensei Jane, who confidently delivered a module as part of her 3rd Dan assessment. A well-deserved achievement that reflected her knowledge, experience, and confidence as an instructor.

To those who may not have achieved the outcome they hoped for this time, remember that martial arts is not measured by a single grading. The real success lies in continuing to train, learning from setbacks, and coming back stronger. Every Black Belt has faced challenges and disappointments along the way. What matters is your determination to keep moving forward.

Be proud of the effort you put in, keep training, and your time will come.

Well done to everyone who received their new belts this weekend. Your hard work, dedication, and effort in training have paid off, and you should be proud of your achievement.

To those who needed a little more time and practice, don’t be discouraged. Every student progresses at their own pace, and grading is about development, not just belts. Keep training, keep improving, and use the feedback you’ve been given as motivation. Your time will come.

Thank you to all the students, parents, and supporters who helped make the day a success. We look forward to seeing everyone continue their martial arts journey and building on what they’ve achieved.