Supporting the Local Community
Jinsei dojo is a not for profit organisation dedicated to helping communities by making sport accessible to all.
Recently Jinsei has supported our local council attending Summer Schools and Outdoor activity centres to showcase Karate and volunteering activities.
Wellbeing Focus
Karate can help with wellbeing in a number of ways, including: Mental focus, through repetitive action, Stress reduction through deep breathing meditation, Self-worth, Self-esteem, Assertiveness without being aggressive or violent. Mental balance through meditation in motion. Karate can help people learn to overcome the stress of failure, which can help them deal with challenges in work, school, or life.
Location and Classes
St. Paul's Church Hall,
Clapgate Lane, Wigan WN3 6SB (Map below).
Monday 5.30 - 6.30 U10 and Beginners.
Monday 6.30-7.30 Beginners to Intermediate
Monday 7.30-8.30 Advanced
Wednesday 7.30-8.30 All Grades
Clifton Street Community Hub,
Wigan WN3 5HN
Wednesday 6.00 - 7.00
Rainhill, the Scout Hut
Deepdale Drive Prescott L35 4NW
Friday 5.30 - 6.30
Who We Are
Sensei Amy Kershaw - Joint Chief Instructor, black belt 3rd Dan 12 years experience. Amy is the 2024 World and 2023 European bronze medal holder. In 2023 Amy ranked 3rd in the WUKF European League, the highest ranked English female.
Sensei Amanda Kershaw - Instructor, black belt 3rd Dan 11 years experience European Champion and gold medal winner and World Championship Silver Medalist.
Sensei Martin Kershaw - Joint Chief Instructor, black belt , 3rd Dan with 11 years experience and WUKF referee.
About Jinsei Karate
Building Better Lives Through Karate
We are a non-profit community interest club making sport accessible to the community by teaching traditional Shotokan Karate in a safe, family friendly environment with qualified experienced instructors who are first aid trained and DBS checked.
We are proud members of Kanzen Karate which is one of the largest federations in the UK, through which our students have access to WUKF local, national and international events and tournaments.