About the Business
EmptyHands is a Traditional KaraTe School. Our practice is based on the classical Shotokan System with some influences from Goju Ryu, Shiatsu (acupressure) & Internal Martial Arts. Our Dojo was founded in 2006 on the ideals of Gichin Funakoshi Hanshi (founder of Modern day Karate). The format of our syllabus has been inspired by the work of Hirokazu Kanazawa Sōke with some adaptations.
We also pay great emphasis on the values and beliefs of KaraTe (study of Dojo Kun). All our weekly lessons are on a Thursday evening and ad hoc workshops on a Saturday. We publish our calendar at the end of every year to ensure all our students are up-to-date with our lesson and workshop plans for the year.
Location & Hours
107 Saint Andrew's Road
Ilford, IG1
