Self-Defense & Resilience Training in Arnhem

Looking for self-defense or resilience training in Arnhem, the Netherlands? At Karate-Do Goshin you learn Goshin-Jitsu within a complete martial art, not a standalone course of a few weeks that then stops. You keep repeating the techniques until they stick — which is exactly where short resilience courses often fall short. Goshin means self-defense, Jitsu means technique.

Goshin-Jitsu is about direct, practical defense. Classes cover things like:

• Release techniques — freeing yourself when someone grabs you (wrist, clothing, throat).
• Defense against strikes and kicks — blocking while striking back at the same time.
• Throws and joint locks — putting an attacker off balance and controlling them.
• Breakfalls — falling safely without hurting yourself.

These techniques are a regular part of the standard karate classes, alongside Kihon, Kata and Kumite. All movements are controlled and deliberate, so you practice safely together. The first 2 weeks are free to try, no membership required.

Your first time

Our classes are for everyone aged 16 and up, beginner or advanced. You don't need to be fit — everyone trains at their own pace, and the sensei builds the training around that.

• Clothing: sport shorts/sweatpants and a T-shirt are fine, you don't need a karate gi yet.
• Changing room: available in the gym.
• Registering: just let us know in advance via info@goshin.nl, so we know you're coming.

Schedule, prices & contact

We train in the gym "De Symfonie" (Valckenierstraat 1, 6828 RM Arnhem, the Netherlands). The current class schedule, membership and registration and our contact details are on the main page.

Curious about our karate classes in general? Check out the Karate-Do Goshin main page.