Your child discovers their strength
At the Shinzen Dojo Berlin, children from age 5 learn Kyokushin Karate – playfully, safely, and without full contact. In small groups, your child grows in self-confidence, concentration, and respect. And has fun every week while doing it.
- No full contact
- Small training groups
- Parents stay present
- Since 2019 in Berlin
Why parents trust us
- Saturday09:30–10:15
- Berlin-SteglitzGardeschützenweg 57
- 5–8 yearsChildren's group
- No full contactPlayful learning
Five is the perfect age
Between the ages of five and eight, your child discovers the world anew – with a curious gaze, boundless energy, and a heart that absorbs everything. Now is exactly the ideal moment for their first martial art.
At Shinzen Dojo, children of this age do not learn hard techniques, but instead learn the basics playfully: listening attentively, concentrating, and treating each other with respect. And they have fun doing it – anew every week.
You don't need to worry: your child doesn't need to be athletic or particularly quiet. Every child starts exactly where they are.
- Playful learning, no pressure to perform
- No prior knowledge necessary
- Every child is supported individually
- Parents are welcome to watch the training
What your child with us, they learn
Respect & Courtesy
Greeting, listening, following rules – values that show at home and at school.
Concentration
Focus exercises strengthen attention and self-organization – many parents report better grades.
Self-confidence
Every small success in the dojo makes you braver in everyday life. Those who feel secure carry themselves differently.
Coordination & Body Awareness
Movement games and first techniques promote motor skills, balance, and body awareness.
This is how your first Saturday unfolds
So that you and your child know exactly what to expect – step by step.
Arrival: Be there about 10 minutes early. Your child changes clothes (comfortable sportswear is enough), you stay in the dojo and make yourself comfortable.
Warm-up & Play: Movement games loosen you up, awaken concentration, and are fun – before it gets technical.
Technique & Kihon: First stance and movement exercises in a group, clearly demonstrated and repeated – age-appropriate and playful.
Bowing & End: Cleaning up together, bowing as a sign of respect, short review. This is how every training session ends.
Anh Son Le
Sensei Anh Son Le is the founder of the Shinzen Dojo and trains the youngest children personally. With over 15 years of Kyokushin experience – trained in Japan under Soshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa (9th Dan) – he brings a depth that is rare.
"Karate is not a question of talent. It is a question of the decision to go back onto the mat every day." – Sensei
He knows every child by name, patiently attends to each one individually, and ensures that the dojo becomes a place your child likes to return to.
- 3rd Dan Kyokushin Karate
- Trained in Japan under Soshi Hasegawa
- Founder of the Shinzen Dojo Berlin
Genuine voices real parents
Showing 3 selected reviews out of 4 Google reviews.
“Für Kinder und Jugendliche eine Top Adresse für Kinder 👶 Karate 🥋 in Berlin!”
To L.
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“Kann nur weiter empfehlen, meine Tochter geht sehr gerne hin und ist weiterhin sehr motiviert.Danke Schön 👍”
Nevin K.
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“Ich kann das Shinzen Dojo with gutem Gewissen weiterempfehlen. Das Training ist sehr gut auf die jeweiligen Altersklassen and Graduierungen angepasst. Unsere Tochter ist seit über einem Jahr fleißig dabei. Vielen Dank und mach weiter so! Beste Grüße an Meister Son Le”
Der B.
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Karate or something else?
| Kyokushin Karate | Other sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Technique, respect, concentration | Competition, performance |
| Physical contact | Controlled, age-appropriate – no full contact | Often higher depending on the sport |
| Values & Character | Respect, discipline, courtesy at the center | Mostly a minor matter |
| Group size | Small training groups – everyone is seen | Often large groups, little individual attention |
| Progress | Clear belt grades, measurable goals | Not very structured |
| Parents present | Parents stay in the dojo and watch | Often not provided for |
Frequently asked questions
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