– Budokan Schweinfurt

Budokan 72 e.V. Schweinfurt is a community karate club in Schweinfurt, Germany, dedicated to Shotokan karate and welcoming participants from age six through adulthood. Founded in 1972, the club has grown from 12 members to around 160 and now focuses exclusively on karate. Its programs serve children, teenagers, beginners, experienced practitioners, competitive athletes, and adults aged 50 and over. The Jukuren 50+ sessions, introduced in 2017, are open to both newcomers and advanced karateka.

Training covers kihon, the practice of fundamental techniques; kata, structured sequences of defensive and offensive movements; and kumite, partner practice that develops the application of techniques. The club offers separate children’s beginner and advanced classes, adult training, specialist performance sessions in kata and kumite, and free practice. Its instructors include experienced karate practitioners, with grades ranging from first kyu to eighth dan. Budokan 72 follows the examination rules of the German Karate Federation and the competition regulations of the World Karate Federation. Prospective members can attend up to two free, no-obligation trial sessions.