Jo Li Martial Arts - Traditional Shotokan Karate and Self Defence Sheerness

Chinese / Japanese / Mixed Martial Arts Club
located on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent

WELCOME to the Jo’Li Martial Arts web site. We hope that you enjoy visiting our site and that it is informative. However, if you find that you still have questions after your visit, please fell free to contact us at jolimartialarts@hotmail.co.uk

Jo’Li Martial Arts is a progressive modern style with a comprehensive syllabus combining the best points from some of the Chinese and Japanese martial arts. Consider the apparent and very contradictory ‘softness’ of the Chinese styles for their relaxation and flow of energy with the dynamics of some of the ‘harder’ Japanese styles and you will appreciate the path of Jo’Li Martial Arts. The Chinese influence is mainly from the Northern Shaolin Chang Chuen style via the KIXX Martial Arts group in Maidstone . The Japanese influence is from the Karate style of Shotokan. Interestingly it is believed that many of the Karate styles that originated in Okinawa (e.g. Goju Ryu, Shorinji Kenpo) were developed form the Southern Shaolin Kung Fu systems that were handed down by travelling Shaolin Monks.

Since being founded in 2001 by Andy Carter Sensei, Jo’Li Martial Arts has endeavoured to both follow, and guide students on the path to personal and martial self-awareness and fulfilment. You are encouraged to take the opportunity to not only better yourself physically but also mentally. As a potential new student, you are encouraged to visit a class to watch and to talk with instructors and students to best decide if what Jo’Li Martial Arts provides what you are looking for.

Jo’Li Martial Arts is both non-political and professional and is open to all who wish to train. There are only two basic requirements for new students i.e.; (1) that they are a minimum of five years of age and (2) that they are prepared to give 100% effort.

Jo’Li Martial Arts is a member of the British National Martial Arts Associations (BNMAA), the UK division of Combat Sports Worldwide and Black Belt International. Through the BNMAA there are regular courses, seminars and competitions. The BNMAA has members from all types of martial arts giving excellent opportunities for cross training. Competition categories range from Traditional Kata / Forms, Traditional Kumite / Sparring (stop/start), continuous sparring and Open Combat. (Please see our links page for the BNMAA and BBI websites).

Jo’Li Martial Arts is also affiliated to KIXX Martial Arts and maintains an excellent long-term friendship with them. KIXX Martial Arts is a full time gym and martial arts centre based in Maidstone , Kent whose continued support is greatly appreciated and their knowledge invaluable. KIXX can offer us at Jo’Li many opportunities including cross training and weapons training. (Please see our links page for the KIXX Martial Arts website).