About us
About Us
We are a friendly, welcoming community offering structured traditional karate training for adults and families, alongside specialized self-defense workshops designed for everyday safety.
Whether you want to build personal discipline, improve your fitness, or learn practical real-world protection, our dojo is the place for you.
Important Note on Age & Attendance:
Per Meetup’s Terms of Service, all Meetup members and organizers must be at least 18 years old. While we offer youth and family karate programs, all participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or adult guardian for the duration of every class and event. Parents or guardians must register and RSVP on behalf of their children.
Train with the Best!
Learn authentic karate from Kanchō Paul Mitchell (9th Dan Soke), Chief Instructor at Samurai Karate Bangkok. With 27 years of direct training under Shigeru Kimura and 30 years under Chojiro Tani, Kanchō Paul is a walking encyclopedia of Shukokai Karate’s technique, tradition, and philosophy. Alongside the late Yamada Sensei and Kawata Sensei, he remains one of the most sought-after teachers in Japan. Today, Samurai Karate International is a rapidly growing global Shukokai organization committed to martial arts excellence.
Our Goal
To build confidence, physical agility, and mental focus through martial arts, creating a safe, supportive space for adult beginners and experienced practitioners in Bangkok.
Special Offers & Programs
Free Women’s Urban Survival Program: Practical self-defense techniques for real-life situations—100% free!
2-Week Free Trial: Try out our regular adult, youth, and family karate classes with zero commitment.
Family & Youth Programs: Structured traditional training for kids and teens designed to build confidence, focus, physical fitness, and respect. (Note: All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian).
Who We’re Hoping to Meet
Women & Beginners: Anyone seeking practical safety skills and situational awareness in a non-intimidating environment.
Adults & Expats: Anyone looking for great conditioning, traditional kata, controlled sparring, and community connection.
Parents & Families: Parents (18+) looking to introduce their children to martial arts discipline, or families who want to train and stay active together.
What We Do & What We Offer
Youth & Family Training: Age-appropriate karate fundamentals tailored to help young students develop discipline, focus, and coordination (parent/guardian supervision required for under-18s).
Belt Level Grading: Structured rank advancements and internationally recognized belt gradings under expert supervision.
Kihon & Kata: Foundational techniques and forms structured specifically for beginner through advanced progression.
Urban Self-Defense: Real-world release techniques, situational awareness, and practical strikes.
Light Kumite & Bunkai: Safe, controlled partner drills and application under qualified guidance.
Social Hangouts: Post-training chats and community events conveniently located near BTS Phra Khanong.
Upcoming events
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