Edinburgh karate

Testimonials

• F Capellari

  I highly recommend training with Ben. He’s so knowledgeable about traditional Okinawan Karate, modern fitness, stretching and diet as well. I practice Shotokan Karate and a bit of powerlifting, and Ben’s training opened my eyes on bunkai (Kata’s self defence application) and weight training as well, an essential aspect of traditional karate, often neglected in modern dojos. I’m sure you’ll enjoy training with Ben!

• J Wilson

  Ben was one of the most unique instructors I’ve had the pleasure to train with. His broad level of experience provided me with a new perspective on kata and Karate training in general. He’s also patient and easy-going, so you’ll be in good hands.

• C Cain

  Having been stuck in a rut with my karate journey after religiously practicing for several years, Ben’s unique expertise and enthusiasm helped revive my passion for the art. He went over concepts often forgotten or misunderstood in most dojos — if you’ve trained in one exclusively, be prepared and keep an open mind as it can be akin to taking the red pill. I did notice a pattern of dialogue where Ben would ask leading questions to get the conventional (aka wrong) answer out of us so that he could explain the correct way. This learning framework may not be suited to everyone, but given the context that he might be used to working with (dispelling commonly taught misconceptions in karate), the approach does make sense. Overall, the content Ben shared during our session really helped me understand the potential techniques behind my movements. He’s also incredibly patient and excellent at explaining things in a relatable and fun way. If you’re in Edinburgh, I highly recommend training with Ben! His friendliness and willingness to share his rare knowledge makes him a gem of a teacher.

• C Barton

  I have been wanting to get back into karate lessons after giving them up as a kid but I have very little free time in the evenings to join a class. Luckily I found Ben! He is amazingly accommodating and was able to find a time which works for both of us and I’m so grateful he took me on as a student. Ben is an absolutely fantastic teacher. Every movement and technique is always justified and explained thoroughly which is great. He also has the patience of a saint which makes the learning environment really comfortable and fun! The one-on-one nature of the lessons are great as you can focus on a particular technique/muscle group/etc. I cannot recommend Ben enough and I can’t wait to get started again after the summer!