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Welcome to Shotokan Karate School "Bushido"

Discover the art of traditional karate in Limassol

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About Our School

Meet the Instructor

School History

What We Teach

Location & Facilities

Our Achievements

Accreditations & Memberships

Operating License
Operating License 2025
Teaching Staff
Teaching Staff 2025
7th DAN WSKF
George Charalambous 7th DAN WSKF
6th DAN WKF
George Charalambous 6th DAN WKF
Katerina Charalambous
3rd DAN WSKF
Katerina Charalambous 3rd DAN WSKF
3rd DAN WKF
Katerina Charalambous 3rd DAN WKF
Dimitris Charalambous
3rd DAN WSKF
Dimitris Charalambous 3rd DAN WSKF
3rd DAN WKF
Dimitris Charalambous 3rd DAN WKF

Our Classes

Beginners Class

Tuesday and Thursday

16:00 - 17:00

Beginners Class

Monday and Wednesday

17:00 - 18:00

Advanced Class

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

18:00 - 19:00

Benefits of Karate

Physical Benefits

  • Improved Strength
  • Better Flexibility
  • Enhanced Cardiovascular Health
  • Weight Management
  • Improved Coordination

Mental Benefits

  • Increased Focus
  • Stress Reduction
  • Better Self-Discipline
  • Improved Confidence
  • Mental Resilience

Life Skills

  • Self-Defense Capability
  • Goal Setting
  • Respect for Others
  • Perseverance
  • Leadership Skills

Karate Belt Ranks

Explore the journey from white to black belt in traditional Shotokan Karate. Each belt represents a stage of skill development and personal growth.

White Belt

White Belt

9th Kyu

White Belt

Beginner level. Students learn basic stances, punches, blocks and kicks. Focus on developing proper form and discipline.

Key Techniques:
  • Basic stances (Zenkutsu-dachi, Kokutsu-dachi)
  • Front punch (Oi-zuki)
  • Basic blocks (Age-uke, Gedan-barai)
  • Front kick (Mae-geri)
Yellow Belt

Yellow Belt

8th Kyu

Yellow Belt

Foundation level. Students refine basic techniques and begin to understand proper movement and flow between techniques.

Key Techniques:
  • Kata: Heian Shodan
  • Side Stance (Kiba-dachi)
  • Reverse punch (Gyaku-zuki)
  • Basic combinations
Orange Belt

Orange Belt

7th Kyu

Orange Belt

Students begin to develop coordination and timing. Focus on combination techniques and introduction to more complex movement patterns.

Key Techniques:
  • Kata: Heian Nidan
  • Side kick (Yoko-geri)
  • Roundhouse kick (Mawashi-geri)
  • Three-step sparring (Sanbon Kumite)
Green Belt

Green Belt

6th Kyu

Green Belt

Intermediate level. Students develop more powerful techniques and begin to understand the application of kata movements in self-defense scenarios.

Key Techniques:
  • Kata: Heian Sandan
  • Back kick (Ushiro-geri)
  • One-step sparring (Ippon Kumite)
  • Introduction to free sparring (Jiyu Kumite)
Blue Belt

Blue Belt

5th Kyu

Blue Belt

Advanced intermediate level. Students focus on developing speed, power, and precision in their techniques, with increased emphasis on sparring applications.

Key Techniques:
  • Kata: Heian Yondan
  • Advanced blocks (Shuto-uke)
  • Combination techniques
  • Semi-free sparring (Jiyu Ippon Kumite)
Purple Belt

Purple Belt

4th Kyu

Purple Belt

High-intermediate level. Students refine speed and power in techniques while deepening their understanding of kata applications and developing more advanced sparring skills.

Key Techniques:
  • Kata: Tekki Shodan
  • Advanced combinations and counters
  • Multiple opponents defense techniques
  • Advanced sparring strategies
Brown Belt 1

Brown Belt 1

3rd Kyu

Brown Belt 1

Advanced student level. Students develop deeper understanding of karate principles, focusing on power, speed, and practical applications of techniques.

Key Techniques:
  • Kata: Heian Godan
  • Advanced striking techniques
  • Complex combinations and sequences
  • Free sparring (Jiyu Kumite)
Brown Belt 2

Brown Belt 2

2nd Kyu

Brown Belt 2

Advanced student level with increased responsibility. Students continue to refine techniques with greater emphasis on teaching and leadership abilities.

Key Techniques:
  • Kata: Bassai Dai
  • Advanced techniques with greater power
  • Advanced sparring techniques
  • Teaching assistance skills
Brown Belt 3

Brown Belt 3

1st Kyu

Brown Belt 3

Pre-black belt level. Final preparation for black belt candidacy with comprehensive mastery of all prior techniques and principles.

Key Techniques:
  • Kata: Kanku Dai
  • Black belt level techniques
  • Advanced self-defense applications
  • Comprehensive sparring strategies
Black Belt

Black Belt

1st Dan and above

Black Belt

Expert level. Black Belt signifies mastery of basics and the beginning of a deeper journey into karate. Further progression through dan ranks indicates continued development and expertise.

Key Techniques:
  • Advanced kata (Bassai-Dai, Kanku-Dai, Jion, etc.)
  • Mastery of all basic and advanced techniques
  • Philosophical understanding of karate principles
  • Ability to teach and guide others in their karate journey

Frequently Asked Questions

Children can start karate from the age of 5.

For your first class, comfortable sports clothes like sweatpants and a t-shirt are fine. If you decide to continue training, you'll need to purchase a karate gi (uniform).

On average, it takes approximately 4-5 years of consistent training to reach black belt level. However, the journey is different for everyone, and we focus on personal growth rather than rushing through ranks.

Karate is a very safe martial art when practiced properly. Safety is our priority. We teach controlled techniques and proper form to minimize risk. Karate actually helps prevent injuries by improving body awareness and coordination.

No, you don't need to be fit to begin. Karate training itself will help improve your fitness level gradually. Our instructors adapt exercises based on individual capabilities, allowing everyone to progress at their own pace.

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Parodos Stoikon 7, Kato Polemidia, Limassol 4151

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