Real strength instead of screen time
Between 13 and 17, who your child becomes is shaped. Kyokushin Karate gives young people what the algorithm cannot: real self-confidence, real friends, a strong body and a clear head.
- No prior knowledge required
- Small groups
- Competition opportunities
- Since 2019 in Berlin
Why parents trust us
- Saturday11:45–13:00
- Berlin-SteglitzGardeschützenweg 57
- 13–17 yearsYouth group
- Strength, Kata & KumiteCompetition opportunities
Why specifically now?
Between 13 and 17, every teenager is looking for their identity. Peer group, school, social media – everything pulls at them at the same time. Anyone who has a place in this phase where they are measured and encouraged grows differently.
In the dojo, it does not count how many followers someone has. What counts here is whether you stand on the mat and give it your all. This gives young people something that no screen in the world can replace: real resonance for real achievement.
- 13–17 years · Saturday 11:45–13:00
- Berlin-Steglitz · Gardeschützenweg 57
- In youth training, we practice Kumite in a controlled way and adapted to age and experience. Full contact is not an automatic requirement. The trainers decide individually whether someone is ready for it.
- Competition opportunities regional & national
What your child gain through Karate
Less screen time
Instead of hours of scrolling: one hour on the mat. Karate gets young people away from the screen and gives them a real balance.
Self-confidence
Those who learn to push their limits in the dojo carry themselves differently in everyday life. Self-confidence that you can see.
Discipline
Regular training, clear rules, measurable progress. Discipline that works from the dojo into everyday life.
Community & friendship
In the dojo, real camaraderie is created. No competition, but like-minded people who push each other.
Mental strength
Resilience against stress, pressure and setbacks. Mental strength that carries you through school and work.
Physical fitness
Strength, endurance, coordination – all without machines. Kyokushin shapes the body in a natural way.
Insights into Training
What parents say about the say about the dojo
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“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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Your path in the dojo
Every teenager learns at their own pace. These milestones show what is possible with regular training.
Clean basic techniques, first partner exercises, understanding of dojo etiquette and the bowing ceremony.
Coherent combinations, first step combination, increased physical precision and endurance.
First Kata, age-appropriate competition preparation possible, taking on a role model function for younger ones.
Belt examination, tournament participation, visible change in posture and appearance – even outside the dojo.
Find out if Kyokushin suits you
Free, non-binding, without prior knowledge. Simply register and come by.
Berlin-Steglitz · Gardeschützenweg 57 · Saturday 11:45–13:00
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