Anna Paulowna

Anna Paulowna as a martial arts town

Martial arts in Anna Paulowna is associated with Genseikan Karatedo. The club trains in its own dojo and also has a location in Schagen, giving it a regional role in the northern part of North Holland.

What sets it apart is its choice of Genseiryu, a karate style that is less common in the Netherlands than Shotokan or Kyokushinkai.

Martial arts in the northern part of North Holland

Anna Paulowna is located in a rural polder area in the northern part of North Holland. In such an environment, a dedicated dojo provides an important training facility for athletes from the surrounding area.

With locations in Anna Paulowna and Schagen, the club serves both the village and the surrounding region.

History and heritage

The karate tradition in Anna Paulowna is linked to head coach David Roovers, who learned the Genseiryu style from Sensei Konno and later served as president of the Karate-do Bond Nederland.

Coach Ciska van der Voort, a multiple Dutch karate champion, contributes to the club's competitive level.

Combat sports landscape

The martial arts landscape in Anna Paulowna consists of karate at Genseikan Karatedo, with a dojo on De Lange Ring. For disciplines such as kickboxing, boxing, or judo, athletes depend on larger population centers in the region.