Shotokan KarateShotokan Karate at GOSHIN
in Arnhem
At Karate-Do Goshin you learn Shotokan karate. It's about more than martial arts alone: you work on your fitness, strength, flexibility and reflexes, and at the same time develop focus, discipline and self-confidence.
Our classes are for everyone aged 16 and up, beginner or advanced: you train at your own pace. The first 2 weeks are free to try, no membership required.
Training
Under the guidance of Franc, training takes place three times a week. Every class has a clear structure. Both at the start and at the end of training, members greet the sensei (instructor). These moments also serve as a kind of meditation. After the greeting comes the warm-up and conditioning, where the sensei emphasizes that everyone sets their own pace. Then follow the karate exercises, which fall into different categories: the forms without an opponent, Kihon and Kata, in which the various techniques are practiced, and the fight with an opponent, Kumite, where all kinds of strikes, kicks, throws and sweeps are applied. All movements are controlled and deliberate.
At Goshin, karate is more than combat sport alone: alongside technique, strikes, kicks and blocks, you also train sparring, conditioning, strength, body control and flexibility. Not just competitive sport-karate, not just traditional kata practice — karate as one complete, holistic martial art.
Alongside standard karate, practical self-defense and resilience techniques are also practiced, known as Goshin-Jitsu (Goshin = self-defense, Jitsu = technique).
Training takes place 3 times a week in the gym "De Symfonie" (Valckenierstraat 1, 6828 RM Arnhem, the Netherlands). See the schedule for exact days and times, or the exam requirements per belt.
Schedule
Schedule for the 2026–2027 season, 22 August 2026 through 23 July 2027, at the gym "De Symfonie" (Valckenierstraat 1, 6828 RM Arnhem).
| Wednesday: | 20:00 - 21:30 |
| Friday: | 19:30 - 21:00 |
| Sunday: | 10:00 - 11:00 (open training/exam practice) |
We also keep training as normal during the Dutch school holidays: autumn break, Christmas break, spring break and May break.
Events:
- 13 September 2026: TOP Kata Clinic, 10:00 - 13:00, Budoschool Kai Sei, Zoetermeer.
- National Dan exam trainings Shotokan (KBN): 19 September, 10 October and 25 October 2026, 11:00 - 13:00 each time. See the KBN events calendar for later dates.
- 20 September 2026: KBN kumite clinic, 13:00 - 15:00, sportschool Bushido, Tiel.
- 10 October 2026: annual club outing and BBQ.
- 13 November 2026: JKA Belgium Stage, Brussels, Belgium (all day).
- 20 - 22 November 2026: JKA memorial stage, Sportshal de Haamen, Beek.
- 12 - 14 February 2027: technical seminar with André Bertel (8th dan Shotokan) in Calw, Germany. See the announcement to register.
Past events:
- 18 May 2026: guest training at Karateschool Kuroshiro, Marie Curiestraat 11, Nijmegen.
- 20 May 2026: Kyu exams.
- 3 June 2026: annual members' meeting.
- 5 July 2026: JKA Nederland training at SKA Arnhem.
What members say
A really nice dojo to train at. Good teachers, solid training, a pleasant atmosphere, and a good balance between kihon, kata and kumite make for a great training environment. You really learn to defend yourself here.
Goshin is a friendly club where training is taken seriously, but where enjoying the sport definitely matters too. We train for exams, but also mix in self-defense. A pleasant club with a warm atmosphere.
Shotokan Karate-Do Goshin Arnhem has existed since 1983 and I train here with great pleasure! From young (16 and up) to old, you can train here. It's a close-knit and sporty group of karateka.
Join
You're very welcome to come by Karate-Do Goshin or join a training session. The first 2 weeks of training are free, after which membership costs €23.50 per month. During the holiday months (July and August) you don't need to pay.
If you'd like to keep training at Goshin, we ask you to hand in a completed registration form. You can download the registration form below. (Note: the form itself is in Dutch.)
Registration form (PDF, Dutch)Contact
| Location: | Valckenierstraat 1, 6828 RM Arnhem, the Netherlands (entrance: grey door, down the stairs) |
| Email: | info@goshin.nl |
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History
Karate-Do Goshin is a club based in Arnhem, founded in the 1970s, when it was known as 'Dojo Oosterbeek'. From 1986 the club was led by sensei Gary Kneefel. From 2014 the club was led by sensei Glenn Kneefel. Since 2019 the club has been led by sensei Franc.
Goshin is affiliated with the Karate-Do Bond Nederland (Dutch Karate Federation) under number 06-152.
'The way of the empty hand'. This Japanese martial art is a form of self-defense and resilience training, using fist and leg techniques, throws and joint locks.
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Exams
The sensei decides when it's time for a member to take an exam. Below you can download the requirements per grade (Kyu). Note: the requirement documents are in Dutch.