Welcome to the new website.... Yes finally, after many hours of hard work the new website is online. Hopefully you will find it more interactive, with more information and an easier to use interface. We recommend checking back after special events for web changes,and news. We cover all aspects of martial arts.

Self Confidence Self Discipline Self-Defence Positive Attitude Goal Setting Stress Reduction Physical Fitness Make New Friends

The new website can give you More further insight to the club, its Sensei's and Karate tips. Also useful to keep yourself up to date with those all important news, dates, photos, courses, gradings and competitions.

Our instructors teach various martial arts such as Shotokan Karate for Children 4yrs +, Senior Karate and Senior Kick-boxing,

We reinforce solid character development to encourage the information of high personal standards and demonstrate respect for all.

Please call Zen-shin Black Belt Academy on 0121 233 2577> for 1 Week free Introductory Classes in the Birmingham Area. THE UK'S no1 BLACK BELT ACADEMY .

Our mission is to build our students into a Black Belt, to make our students more successful in life through practice of their martial arts and to always influence them in a positive manner.

To accomplish this, we must instill 'Black Belt Excellence' to set goals for self improvement and to develop the non-quitting spirit that is necessary to overcome obstacles and become successful.
Our instructors teach various martial arts such as Shotokan Karate for Children 4yrs +, Senior Karate and Senior Kick-boxing,

We reinforce solid character development to encourage the information of high personal standards and demonstrate respect for all.

Please call Zen-shin Black Belt Academy on 0121 233 2577 for 1 Week free Introductory Classes in the Birmingham Area. THE UK'S no1 BLACK BELT ACADEMY

Karate Birmingham ~ Martial Arts Birmingham ~ Karate Lessons Birmingham ~ Kick Boxing Birmingham ~ Karate Birmingham

Rules of the Zen-Shin Martial Arts Academy

Health & Safety

1. No jewellery to be worn during training.
2. Finger Nails and toenails must be kept short.
3. Students must ensure that they are maintaining good personal hygiene.
4. Students must remove their belts before going to the toilet.

Conduct & Respect

1. All Instructors must be addressed as Sensei
2. Students must bow when entering and leaving the training hall or when pairing with another student.

3. While waiting for your class to begin, you must warm up at the side of the training hall and sit down legs crossed hands on knees 1 minute before your class is due to start.
4. When class begins you must be lining up in grade order.
5. When class ends you must leave quickly and quietly to avoid disturbing the next class.
6. Always set a good example to lower grade students.

7. On the command ‘SET’ assume attention stance. Remain absolutely still when in this position as this shows self-control and discipline.Uniform

1. All uniforms must be clean and presentable with a club badge on the left hand side.
2. Any T-shirts worn under the Karate gi must be white or have the Club Logo on.
3. No T-shirt to be worn instead of gi tops unless notified by club Instructor (Summer Time)

1. All belongings must be left neatly at the side of the training hall whilst training or in the changing room.
2. No students are allowed in the training hall with out an Instructor present.
3. Parents will be allowed in the training hall 5 minutes before the end of the lesson so that children are not distracted during the lesson.
4. Respect your instructor.
5. Never be disrespectful to the Instructor. Although a student is allowed to disagree with the Instructor, he/she must first follow the Instruction, the discuss mater later.

6. Never tire of learning. A student must always be eager to learn and ask questions (associated with your learning). A good student can l learn any time, anywhere. This is the secret of knowledge.

7. Remember that a student’s behavior and conduct outside the training hall reflects on the Martial Art and you’re Instructor(s).

8. All though ZEN-SHIN ACADEMY has an open door policy, you must have “Written Permission” from your Club Instructor to train at any other ZEN-SHIN ACADEMY or Outside Dojo/Instructors. Any person found not abiding by this rule can be excluded of club membership and cease training at any ZEN-SHIN ACADEMY Clubs.


9. Training at other clubs /training camps /outside of the ZEN-SHIN ACADEMY in prohibited, unless with written confirmation from the Chief Instructor Sensei John Richards'

10. Patience and wikkingness are the essential Qualities of a Martial Aistist Oss.