Karate Training Videos & Online Classes

Whether you're brushing up on a kata between lessons or want to see exactly what your child's learning at the dojo, this page brings together our core training videos in one place. From warm-ups and basic movements through to the full Pinan series and beyond, these videos are designed to support your regular classes, not replace them, so use them alongside the guidance you get from your instructor each week. If you're new to karate or thinking about joining us, head over to our New Students page to find out how to get started, or check Term Dates for our next intake.

3 Minute Warmup

Karate Basics

Shiazuki Kata

Pinan Shodan

Pinan Nidan

Pinan Yondan

Pinan Sandan

Paired Flow Bunkai

Pinan Godan

Jiin Kata

Annanku Kata

Jion Kata

Understanding Kata in Shukokai Karate

A kata is a set sequence of movements, a kind of structured shadow-boxing that lets you practise stances, strikes, blocks and transitions in a fixed order. Training kata regularly builds muscle memory, sharpens balance and posture, and gives you a way to keep developing your technique even outside the dojo. Every kata in Shukokai karate has its own rhythm and focus, and progressing through them in sequence is a core part of how students advance through the grades.

The Pinan series forms the backbone of this progression. Beginning with Pinan Shodan and moving through to Pinan Godan, each kata builds on the stances and combinations introduced in the one before it, gradually increasing in complexity as students grow more confident. Alongside the Pinan series, you'll find kata such as Jiin, Annanku and Jion, which are typically introduced at higher grades and bring in more advanced footwork and combinations.

These videos are here to help you revise what you've already covered in class, not to teach a kata from scratch, karate is best learned with an instructor's guidance on stance, timing and technique. If you'd like to know which kata your child should currently be working on, or you're considering joining one of our classes, our instructors are always happy to help, just get in touch.