ASHIHARA KARATE: THE WORLD RENOWNED PRACTICAL KARATE

Get set on a path of empowering your body, mind, and spirit!

Founded by the legendary Karate exponent Ashihara Hideyuki, ​Ashihara Karate was created out of the need for a more practical form of karate that takes into account the realities of today's world.

A modern, eclectic Japanese martial art based on the 'sabaki method', the Ashihara system is highly acclaimed as one of the most practical and realistic forms of Karate today, emphasizing simplicity and scientific logic.

This is Practical Karate to be enjoyed by all.
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Introduction to Ashihara Karate
The 'Sabaki Method' of Fight Control
Short Distance Fighting

​30 YEARS 
LEGACY ​IN THE
​LION CITY

Lionheart Academy (LHA) is the leading instruction provider of Ashihara Karate in Singapore, bearing the founding heritage of the Art direct from the Founder since 1985.

As an official branch of New International Karate Org. (NIKO), we are passionate about promoting the Ashihara system in a manner that is authentic, progressive and at its highest standard of practice.
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KARATE FOR THE MODERN WORLD

With your time split across the many priorities in life, you decide on the class that fits you the best.
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Engage in a highly focused session in a One on One class, empower your personal circle by forming an Exclusive Small Group, or make new friends by joining a General Class.

How would you like to Enjoy Practical Karate?
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ONE ON ONE

SMALL GROUP

LARGE GROUP

LEARN, ENJOY, MASTER

STRUCTURED LEARNING PROCESS

​Begin your martial arts journey without the fear of injury and embarrassment.

Develop practical self-defence abilities in a non-competitive, fun and cooperative environment in our Elementary program and progress to the Intermediate and Advanced phases should you choose to challenge yourself!
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GROW BEYOND THE DOJO

Enhance your learning experience by participating in a myriad of activities to supplement your training.

SPORTS EDUCATION PROGRAM (SEP)

Programs for schools endorsed by Sport Sg and the Ministry of Education

GRADING

Formal assessment process for grade/ belt progression

WORKSHOPS & CONVENTIONS

Theme-focused supplementary programs and activities

TOURNAMENTS

Competitive Karate and other combat sports events

BENEFITS OF ASHIHARA KARATE
The Ashihara dojo seeks to mould stronger individuals, while inspiring them with positive values of respect, compassion and social conscientiousness.

Training is physically intensive with great emphasis on partner-based drills, while being deeply rooted in Japanese martial etiquette or reishiki (礼式).

This makes Ashihara Karate an excellent means of honing the physical body, while sharpening thinking skills and forging a strong fighting spirit and character.
The safe and non-competitive nature of Ashihara Karate appeals to 
​Working Adults as a means of reclaiming personal health and vigor, while being an escape from the stress of work and other life commitments.
Youths find excitement in
Ashihara Karate due to its dynamism, where they can channel their abundance of energy, pique their curiosities and positively develop their personal character.
Where the formative stages are crucial in shaping character and physical well-being, Ashihara Karate benefits Children by exposing them to a fun and safe means of physical exercise that also develops useful social skills.

OUR DOJO LOCATIONS

Address: 40A (Level 2) Foch Road, Singapore 209268
​10 mins walk from Bendemeer, Farrer Park, and Lavender MRT

LIONHEART ACADEMY CLUBHOUSE

Monday - Sunday
Various timings
​Private and Public Classes available
Address: Buona Vista Community Club, 36 Holland Drive, Singapore 270036
10 mins walk from Buona Vista and Holland Village MRT

BUONA VISTA CC DOJO

Saturdays
Various timings
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Children must be at least 7 years old (within the calendar year) to enroll

SAFE KARATE FOR EVERYONE

The Ashihara dojo follows the philosophy of
"challenge by choice", where safety is at the heart of our what we do.

Our practice is non-competitive and there is no compulsion to participate in activities that you wish to abstain from.

Our culture is one of mutual improvement, where the
​weak and strong help each other to advance step-by-step.

​All Instructors are certified by the
New International Karate Org. (NIKO) to provide
Ashihara Karate instruction.

Their other related professional credentials include:
> SG-Coach Certification by Sport Singapore, including Master Coach certification held by Vincent Shi

> PA Lifestyles & Lifeskills Trainer Certification by the People's Association (PA)

>​ Basic First-Aid Certification by a centre approved by the National Registry of Coaches (NOC)
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GET IN TOUCH WITH US

Experience and Enjoy Practical Karate with us!
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Let us know how we can get you started!
Key Information to Note

​> Due to indemnity concerns, we do not provide free trials.

The best way to learn about Ashihara Karate prior to joining is to visit a class and interact with the Instructors and other participants.

> Due to limited Instructors' availability and class vacancies, participation is determined on a selection basis for Private Courses and a first-come-first-serve basis for General Classes.

Participants are recommended to sign-up early to avoid being put on a waiting list.

> Due to safety concerns, we only accept participants with the minimum age of 7 (by the calendar year), who are fit for physical activity.

> The basic starting cost for any participant is the Course Fee + Membership Fee to NIKO (renewable annually).

Other associated fees will only apply at the participant's own decision (e.g. uniform, equipment, Grading, events, etc.)
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