The club is named Kenshin Ryu which means school of dedication. This is Sensei Dans ethos in Karate.
The syllabus is laid down and governed by the Shukokai Karate Union est 1969 (SKU), which is part of WUKF.
The syllabus follows the traditional principals of karate with a particular emphasis on technique.
Sensei Dan Smethurst has been a senior instructor for many years with the Shukokai Karate Union (SKU), specifically involved with the Koshido Ryu Clubs under control of Sensei Dave Warburton 8th Dan and Sensei John Scott 6th Dan in the local area and is highly regarded by the students at these clubs.
Training karate has many benefits for both Health and well being, it promotes and teaches dedication, self control, self confidence, self discipline, fitness as well as being very enjoyable, fun and rewarding for individuals and families wanting to do something together.