The Codrington Budokan has been offering Martial Arts and Fitness classes in the heart of Birmingham's city centre for over 35 years, including children's and adult's karate classes. As well as a range of other martial at and activities including Yoga, Fencing, Judo, Aikido, TaiChi and Fitness activitie, for class times and prices see our individual classes information below

All instructors are fully qualified and insured to teach and are of the highest calibre. If we currently don't offer the classes you are looking for, please let us know you are interests and we can add you to our contact list if we are starting up a new class.

The centre has dedicated spaces properly equipped for each activity, including a large naturally lit padded Dojo for Karate, as well as a Hard wood floor space for Yoga, TaiChi and other activities. The Rooms are installed with mirrors to aide with learning and practicing, and contain professional quality training aides such as full size heavy bags, striking pads, mats and much more

All training areas are air conditioned to help cool and heat the spaces to the perfect temperature for your training, and the Centre also contains a complete fitness suite featuring commercial grade equipment to help with fitness and conditioning.

As you would expect the Codrington Budokan has dedicated Female and Male changing areas including secure lockers, shower and toilet facilities, making it ideal for anybody wishing to training day or night and caters for those with a busy schedule

We also have a fully stock refreshments area and sunlight lobby for you to relax in before or after your classes, with a selection of hot and cold drinks and healthy snacks to help you training or recover.

Classes are usually 1 hour of full instructions and training, unless otherwise stated, or classes for the under 8's which are 45 minutes in duration.

We look forward to seeing you at the Centre soon, call us on 01216223737 or contact us via the form below to book your free trial class

Adult Karate Classes

All Karate classes are taught by the centre's cheif instructor Sensei Eugene Codrington 8th Dan. These classes are for over 16s only and are tailored for the individual needs of the students. Adult classes are divided into 2 types, beginners classes to help students new to Karate get the instruction they need and advanced classes for students already established on their karate journey. Classes contain elements of all Wado Ryu karate including Kihon (fundamentals), Kata (Set forms), Partner work, Kumite (free fighting) and much more.

If you are intersting in joining one of our Karate classes, why not try a free lesson to see if it is for you. Call us on 01216223737 or send us a message below

Classes are currently only running on Friday evenings 1800-1900 while we work to reopen the centre, we will be adding more calsses throughout the week, but check back for updaets.

Children's Karate Classes

All Karate classes are taught by the centre's cheif instructor Sensei Eugene Codrington 8th Dan. These classes are for under 16s only and are tailored for the individual needs of our younger students. Children's classes are divided into 3 groups, 5-7, 8-10 and 11-15 years old. This is to make sure classes at the right level of intensity and activity for the correct age groups, and to make sure classes are fun and rewarding for all ages. Our junior classes contain elements of karate, as well as games and activities to keep learning fun and engaging. Younger members will not engage in fighting or any physical activity that could cause harm or injury to themselves or others and are closely monitored throughtout training

If you are intersting in your child or children (special family rates are available) joining one of our Karate classes, why not try a free lesson to see if it is for you. Call us on 01216223737 or send us a message below

Children's classes are not currently running while we work to reopen the centre, we will be starting classes again soon, so call us for details or check back soon for updaets.

Fitness Suite

Fully stocked Fitness Suite with commercial grade equipment, including specialised machines, free weights, running machines, eliptical trainers and much more. Membership to the Fitness Suite can be added to your existing membersip for a very reasonable price or can be a standalone subscription. Special rates apply for anybody cliaming Universial Credit.

If you are intersting in our Fitness Suite, drop in to see it for yourself and ask us any questions you may have. Call us on 01216223737 or send us a message below

The Fitness Suite is not currently available while we work to reopen the centre, we will be opening it again soon, so call us for details or check back soon for updaets.

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