Nyuanshin – Beginner's Mind – Nyuanshin Karate Club

Beginner’s mind

The mind of the beginner is empty, free of the habits of the expert, ready to accept, to doubt, and open to all the possibilities.

Beginner’s mind

In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s mind there are few.

Nyuanshin members

Always do your best, give everything, don’t think next.

Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama

Once you think you know, you are finished, you don’t learn anymore…

Budō

Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are.

Our motto

…Form is limitation, a necessary limitation, therefore ultimately we should be free of form. Being free of form mentally and physically will allow us to flow, adopt, and apply our techniques within any space, angle or instant in time, and from any starting position…[Sensei Avi Rokah]

Instructors

Andrzej Czyrka, 4 Dan

Head Instructor

Started karate in 1982 and has been training continuously ever since. A former member of the Polish Traditional Karate national squad, won Polish Championship many times between 1994 and 2000. Trained with many karate masters: Sensei Kwiecinski since 1985, Sensei Ilia Yorga since 1988, Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama since 1990 and Sensei Avi Rokah since 1992. Still learning how to use body efficiently, while developing ultimate fitness, improving posture, strength, balance and flexibility. Studies sport science and many movement disciplines and martial arts to enhance understanding of karate and to bring the best to his students' potentials.

Mario Kalli, 4 Dan

Instructor

Mario began Shotokan karate in the early 1970's with the KUGB under SenseI Hideo Tomita. He regularly attended annual Gasshuku's at Crystal Palace under Japanese Masters Tanaka, Kase, Yahara, Shirai, Kase, Kanasawa & Enoeda, as well as many of the foremost British leading instructors. In around 2005 he began training with the legendary Master Hidetaka Nishyama, founder of ITKF - International Traditional Karate Federation, Sensei Wlodzimierz Kwiecinski & Sensei Avi Rokah & Sensei Andrzej Czyrka.

Steven Palmer, 1 Dan

Treasurer

Started quite late in life at 35 years old. Graded as 9th kyu 19.10.02 under Rod Butler, proponent of Sensei Enoeda. Attended lots of seminars/ competitions whilst going up through grades with sensei Dave Hazard , Yoshinobu Ohta, Keiichi Kasajima, obtaining Shodan in 23.11.08. Through good fortune was fortunate enough to train with Sensei Andrzej Czyrka, who for a short period trained at Rod Butlers clubs - I later branched out around 2006/7 to join Nyuanshin in its infancy with other like minded black belts who were looking for something more progressive and evolutionary. From 2010 onwards have attended seminars in Poland to train with 5 times world Champion Sensei Avi Rokah.

Dan Capocci, 2 Dan

Instructor

28 years old, first started training in Shotokan karate in 1997. Have over 21years of training experience. Received 1st & 2nd Dan within 2008 and 2010 respectively. From this point onwards he began to study under Sensei Andrzej and Sensei Mario. Transitioning to traditional and Budo style. In his own words: "This transition felt like a new being, like becoming a white belt for the 2nd time. The training allowed me to appreciate how the anatomy of the body functions, how the body can be used to gain advantages when generating power, shifting and positioning according to ever changing circumstances.

Testimonials

Sensei Avi Rokah, 7Dan

"Andrzej Czyrka is the ideal karate teacher and student, always questioning, always learning and always improving."

Nick Cromwell

"While I have trained in karate for many years, Sensei Andrzej Czyrka has given me a new depth of understanding. I am very grateful for his insight"

Steve Palmer

"Varied programme for all grades and a safe environment to learn what really works!"

Costs?

Recommended

Pay monthly

£351 month

Hard training!
Great atmosphere!
Did we say hard training?
Basketball included!
At least 8 times per month!

Go for it!

Casual training?

Pay as You Train

£7.50per session

Hard training!
Great atmosphere!
Even harder training!
Basketball included too!
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Traditional Karate?

Traditional Karate, as an art of self-defense, evolved in Japan over many years. Its technical base is founded on the Okinawan principle of “Tode”, which itself is based an “Chonfa”, the fighting art of China, a weaponless form of self-defense. Its philosophical base is Japanese “Budo” which is common to many Japanese martial arts. The combination of Okinawan fighting forms and Japanese Budo philosophy eventually became Traditional Karate. Central to the technical structure of Traditional Karate is the concept of “Todome-waza” or finishing blow whereby a single technique totally disables an opponent. This high technical proficiency makes Traditional Karate a form of high art.

What is the difference between sport karate and traditional karate?

Sport karate is a good form of exercise and have the end goal of declaring a winner and a loser at the conclusion of a competition. The ultimate goal of training in Traditional Karate is not merely the perfection of fighting skills, but rather the total development of the human character where fighting is no longer necessary.

Beginner’s mind

Beginner’s mind

Nyuanshin members

Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama

Budō

Our motto