Shugyo Dojo

Shugyo Dojo Stéphanois is a martial arts and fitness club in Saint-Étienne, France, with a history dating back to 1974. It offers group classes and individualized training for people seeking martial arts instruction, combat sports, physical conditioning, or general wellbeing. Its programs include Judo, Karate-Do, Karate Jutsu and self-defense, Kishinkai Aikido, Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Full Contact, Kickboxing and K1, and Sanda. Fitness and movement options include Body Karate, martial combat aerobics, CrossFit, free training, baby and children’s sports activities, and stretching.

Classes are led by instructors with experience and qualifications across the club’s disciplines, including teachers holding Dan grades and sports education credentials. Training takes place at three Saint-Étienne dojo locations: La Rivière, Villeboeuf, and La Jomayère. The club describes its facilities as adapted for training, with 350 square metres of space and 190 square metres of illuminated tatami mats. Shugyo Dojo Stéphanois welcomes participants interested in skill development, effective self-defense, physical fitness, or the mental and health benefits of martial arts practice.