DOJO BRUGGE
Official Makotokai Karate dojo in Bruges, Belgium. Part of Makotokai International / MKIA.
TRAIN · RECOVER · RESPOND
TRAINING GROUPS
FIND YOUR TRAINING GROUP
Makotokai Karate for children, teenagers and adults. Training is adapted to age, experience and individual ability. Your first two training sessions are free for every group.
TRAIN + RESPOND
Monday & Friday
20:00–21:30
RECOVER
Wednesday
15:30–17:30
RECOVER only — €40/month
TRAIN + RESPOND only — €60/month
COMPLETE PRACTICE, all three weekly sessions — €80/month
Saturday
Exact time, training location and availability must be confirmed directly with the instructor.
Fee and availability confirmed directly with the instructor.
Your first two training sessions are free.
MAKOTOKAI
WHAT IS MAKOTOKAI KARATE?
Makotokai is a full-contact karate system founded by Master Paolo Bolaffio. Its training emphasises efficient body mechanics, contact, partner work and practical application.
Within DOJO BRUGGE, these principles are developed through karate practice together with methods from Chinese martial arts used for sensitivity, control, recovery and self-defence.
FULL-CONTACT KARATE
Kihon · Kata · Combinations · Kumite · Competition
Technical development progresses from fundamental movement to controlled contact and, for students who choose it, competition.
PRACTICAL SELF-DEFENCE
Reaction · Distance · Releases · Control · Striking · Weapons
Partner work explores how principles from karate and Chinese martial arts can be applied outside formal exercises.
INCLUSIVE TRAINING
Adaptation · Participation · Individual Progression
Exercises and intensity can be adapted while preserving participation in the training culture of the dojo.
“If it can be proven, then it works.”
— Paolo Bolaffio
WHAT TRAINING LOOKS LIKE
Training content and intensity vary according to age, experience and group.
INTERNATIONAL
FROM TRIESTE TO BRUGES
Makotokai Karate was founded by Master Paolo Bolaffio in Trieste, Italy. DOJO BRUGGE trains within this international line and participates in seminars, gradings and events with the wider Makotokai community.
PAOLO BOLAFFIO
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MAKOTOKAI INTERNATIONAL · MKIA
↓
DOJO BRUGGE · BELGIUM
INSTRUCTOR
OLEKSANDR STASIUK
Makotokai Karate Instructor · I DAN
Oleksandr began practising martial arts in childhood and over the years studied karate, Wing Chun, Wushu, Chinese martial systems and practical self-defence.
His background developed across different schools and approaches rather than through a competitive sports career. Since 2008, he has taught martial arts and self-defence in different formats, working with children, teenagers and adults.
In 2024, he received I DAN in Makotokai Karate. Today he continues his development through Makotokai training, seminars and instructor education while teaching at DOJO BRUGGE.
Oleksandr also holds a Master’s degree in Psychology, which informs his interest in learning, adaptation and work with different students.
MAKOTOKAI KARATE — Black Belt · I DAN
EurEthICS ETSIA — Instructor · Silver
Qualification aligned with learning outcomes relevant to EQF Level 4
MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION — Teaching since 2008
PSYCHOLOGY — Master’s Degree
HOW WE TRAIN
PROGRESSIVE CONTACT
Partner work and sparring are introduced gradually according to age, experience and readiness.
INDIVIDUAL ADAPTATION
Students can work on the same principle with different levels of complexity, intensity or support.
CONTROL & RESPONSIBILITY
Technical development includes control of your own actions and responsibility toward your training partner.
DEVELOPMENT
Gradings, seminars and competitions provide additional goals for students who choose them. Competition is optional.
PRACTICAL INFO
LOCATION
Spoorwegstraat 250
8200 Brugge
Belgium
LANGUAGES
Training language: English.
Questions and practical support are also available in Dutch and Ukrainian.
FIRST TRAINING
Comfortable sports clothing.
T-shirt + sports pants.
Barefoot on tatami.
MONTHLY FEES
Under 18 — €60
Adults · RECOVER — €40
Adults · TRAIN + RESPOND — €60
Adults · COMPLETE PRACTICE — €80
Inclusive — confirmed directly with the instructor
TRIAL
Your first two training sessions are free in every group, including Inclusive Karate.
PAYMENTS & INVOICES
Monthly fees are paid cashlessly. Invoices are available for club payments.
If an invoice is needed for accounting, reimbursement or another administrative purpose, the required payer details can be provided.
LOCATION
TRAIN IN BRUGES
DOJO BRUGGE
Spoorwegstraat 250
8200 Brugge
Belgium
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TRY MAKOTOKAI KARATE IN BRUGES
Choose a training group and send your trial request. We will confirm the suitable session and practical details with you.
Training language: English.
Questions and practical support are also available in Dutch and Ukrainian.