Washi Do Karate
About Us
Our Club Ethos
Diversity
Our club is welcoming of all ages, genders, backgrounds and ability levels. We believe everyone can practice karate.
Diversity
Fun
We believe karate should be fun. The club is where friendships will be made and laughter is encouraged.
Fun
Discipline
Students are encouraged to develop physically and mentally through hard work, focus and passion. They are also taught to develop patience with themselves in their own training.
Discipline
Fair Play
We uphold the principle of fair play in our club. We aspire to practice solidarity, integrity, tolerance, and consistency with everyone we share the mats with on our martial arts journey.
Fair Play
Non-Competitiveness
Unlike many martial arts clubs, we are not training competitive fighters. We believe in focusing on self improvement, in being supportive of and patient with all students, and developing interpersonal skills. Most importantly, we believe both students and instructors should demonstrate humility throughout their development.
Non-Competitiveness
Meet Our Instructor
Sensei Brian Ennis
Brian Ennis began his martial arts journey in 1996 studying Kung Fu. In 2006 he began training in traditional karate (a Wadō-ryū derivative). In 2013 he set up his own club with one class a week. In the same year, he taught in the local school as part of their physical education programme.
In 2018 he set up Washi Do Karate. He currently runs 7 classes a week and has started teaching kids in the local autism support group. Brian draws on his 23 years of experience to deliver an eclectic style of martial arts.