Our Clubs

Hinotori Ryu

Hinotori Ryu Shōtōkan Karate Club is where tradition, discipline, and personal growth come together to guide you on a transformative journey of self-discovery.

Deeply rooted in the rich history of Shotokan Karate, we offer much more than
physical training; we provide a supportive community where practitioners
build strength not just in their bodies, but also in their minds and
spirits.

3rdInstructors:

Sensei Sanja Padhir (3rd Dan)
Sensei Sabrina Karim (1st Dan)
Alex Pertica (2nd Dan)

Training Schedule:

Wed: 18:00 – 19:00
Fri: 18:00 – 20:00

Contact:

Sanja Padhir
Tel: 07776 236762
Email: whrkarate@gmail.com
Web: www.wantagehinotoriryu.co.uk
Facebook: WHR Karate
Instagram: wantageandvalekarate

Address:

East Challow Village Hall
East Challow
Wantage
OX12 9SU

Ichiban SKC

Established in 1976, Ichiban is one of Crawleys longest running Karata Club.  The club upholds traditional karate values, emphasising the development of character as well as the physical aspects by means of regular training. In addition, the sense of “family” has always been a fundamental factor within the club.  Many of our members are brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers. 

Instructors:

Sensei Val Dale (6th Dan)
Sensei Robin Dale (6th Dan)
Sensei Carl Howard (6th Dan)
Sensei Su Howard (5th Dan)

Sensei Peter Blake (1st Dan)

Training Schedule:

Mon: 19:15 – 20:15
Tues: 19:00 – 20:30
Thurs: 18:15 – 19:00
Thurs: 19:30 – 20:30

 

Contact:

Val Dale
Tel: 07985 774666
Web: ichibanskc.com
Facebook: IchibanSKC

Address:

Hut 27
Tilgate Recreation Centre
Tilgate Drive,
Crawley
West Sussex:
RH10 5HW

Ikiru SKC

Instructors:

Sensei Blyth Baker (?th Dan)
Sensei David Hurst (?th Dan)
Sensei Jess Baker (?th Dan)
Sensei Chris Betts (?th Dan)

Training Schedule:

Mon: 18:30 – 20:00
Thurs: 18:30 – 20:00

 

Contact:

Blyth Baker
Tel: 07879 423965
Web: www.ikiruskc.com
Facebook: IkiruSKC
Instagram: @ikiruskc

Address:

ACS International School Egham
London Rd
Egham
TW20 0HS

Inspire Karate Academy

Instructors:

Sensei Lauren Wheeler

Address:

Christ the King Church Hall
99 Dove Cl
Waldersalde
Chatham
ME5 7PX

Kyoshinc SKC

We are a family friendly traditional shotokan karate club based in Newport, South Wales. Formed in 1999 we have from strength to strength.  Our members comprise of all ages (from 5 to 60) and all grades.  We compete regularly at club, regional and national levels whilst maintaining the heart of the club, our weekly training sessions.  This is where friendships are formed and improvements are seen all in the original aim for karate – The pursuit of excellence in character.

Instructors:

Sensei Ian Harman (6th Dan)
Sensei Phillip Winterbourne (4th Dan)
Sensei Scott Hills (3rd Dan)
Andrew Forbes (? Dan)

Training Schedule:

Weds: 19:00 – 20:00
Sun: 10:30 0 13:00

 

Contact:

Ian Harman
Web: kyoshinkarate.org.uk
Facebook: Kyoshin.SKC
Instagram: @kyoshin.karate.club
TikTok: kyoshinskc
Youtube: Kyoshin Shotokan

Address:

Caerwent Community Centre
Lawrence Crescent
Carwent
Caldicot
NP26 5NS
Wales

Northumberland Karate Academy (NKA)

Northumberland Karate Academy is run by Sensei Ian Willis 7th dan, who became a professional instructor in 1981. The original club began in 1974 in Ashington, Northumberland but the main, honbu dojo is now Ponteland. There are three training venues: Ponteland, Morpeth and Guidepost. Classes are taught by Sensei Ian Willis (7th Dan) and Sensei Liz Lisle (5th Dan).

NKA offers traditional Shotokan karate with a strong emphasis on correct basic technique, leading to correct performance of kata and thence to kumite. We encourage our students to practise the traditional karate values of respect, perseverance and character.

Our clubs are friendly and welcoming to students of all ages (over 5 years).

Instructors:

Sensei Ian Willis (7th Dan)
Sensei Liz Lisle (5th Dan)

Training Schedule:

Mon: 17:00 – 19:30 (Guidepost)
Tues: 17:00 – 19:30 (Ponteland Leisure Centre)
Wed: 15:30 – 16:30 (Chantry Middle School)
Thurs: 15:30 – 16:30 (Morpeth All Saints School)
Fri: 13:00 – 15:00 (Collingwood School)
17:00 – 19:15 (Morpeth Leisure Centre)
Sat: 09:30 – 12:30 (Ponteland Leisure Centre)

 

Contact:

Ian Willis
Tel: 07710 790643
Email: Ian4willis@yahoo.co.uk
Facebook: NKA Shotokan Karate

Address:

Ponteland Leisure Centre
Callerton Ln
Ponteland
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE20 9EG

Red Lion SKC

Red Lion SKC is a Traditional Shotokan Karate Club based in Eastbourne and is proud to be a part of Shotokan Connect. Our training facilities and expert instructors ensure a transformative experience for all our members. All ages and abilities welcome. Come and discover the way of Karate with us.

Instructors:

Sensei Sam Birch (6th Dan)
Sensei Frank Veselovsky (5th Dan)
Sensei Claire Couch (4th Dan)

Training Schedule:

Mon: 18:30 – 20:00
Thurs: 18:30 – 20:00

Contact:
Sam Birch
Tel: 07794 398464
Email: info@redlionskc.co.uk
Web: www.redlionskc.co.uk
Facebook: RedLionSKC
Instagram: @red_lion_skc

Address:

Hilbrow Health & Wellbeing Centre
1 Denton Rd
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 7RY

Rising Sun Academy

The Rising Sun Karate Academy teaches traditional Shotokan Karate. We welcome karatekas of all ages and all ability levels. 

Shotokan Karate is a fantastic way to exercise both body and mind, gain confidence, improve your posture and learn how to defend yourself if it comes to that. 

Whether you are already practicing Karate or you have never tried it before and whatever your ability Rising Sun Karate Academy is a great place to discover that,

Instructors:

Sensei Jamie Sims

Training Schedule:

Tues: 18:00 – 19:00
Thurs: 19:00 – 21:00
Sat: 12:00 – 14:00

 

Contact:

Jamie Sims
Tel: 07850 420122
Email: sensei@therisingsunkarateacademy.com
Web: therisingsunkarateacademy.com
Facebook: Rising Sun Karate Academy
Instagram: @risingsun_karateacademy

Address:

Winston Churchill Sports Centre
Hermitage Road
Woking
GU21 8TL

Senshi Karate

Senshi Karate was established by Sensei Frank Jennings to help fulfil his promise to his daughters to get them to black belt. Both daughters have since achieved their black belts, train and teach at the club.

Senshi is a family-friendly, diverse and inclusive club, with a range of ages from children to adults and a good balance of men/boys to women/girls.

Instructors:

Sensei Frank Jennings (4th Dan)
Sensei Arianna Jennings (2nd Dan)
Sensei Alex Illsley (2nd Dan)
Sensei Alaina Jennings (2nd Dan)
Sensei Tanya Brooman (2nd Dan)

Training Schedule:

Mon: 19:00 – 20:00 (Kidbrooke)
Wed: 17:30 – 20:40 (Charlton)
Sat: 09:00 – 10:45 (Greenwich)

 

Contact:

Frank Jennings
Tel: 07788 584305
Email: sensei@senshikarate.com
Web: senshikarate.com
Facebook: SenshiKarateLondon
Instagram: @senshikaratelondon

Address:

New Haddo
29 Tarves Way
Greenwich
SE10 9JU

Shiseikan SKC

We are a family friendly club where children train alongside adults and where everyone receives the highest level of instruction.

Instructors:

Sensei Chris Mulville (5th Dan)

Training Schedule:

Weds: 18:30 – 20:30
Fri: 18:30 – 20:30
Sun: 10:00 – 12:00

 

Contact:

Chris Mulville
Tel: 07800 779617
Web: www.shiseikanskc.co.uk
Facebook: Shiseikan SKC
Instagram: @shiseikanskc

Address:

Park Way Primary School,
Park Way,
Maidstone,
Kent
ME15 7DN

Shinko Shura Karate Club

Shinko Shura Karate Club is a family friendly traditional shotokan karate club based in Ealing Greater London. 

We welcome students of all ages and abilities from the age of 5. 

The club was founded in 2002 and is a proud member of Shotokan Connect.

Instructors:

Sensei Carl Foley (3rd Dan)

Training Schedule:

Wed: 19:30 – 20:30

 

Contact:
Carl Foley
Tel: 07869 103364
Email: carl.foley@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: ShinkoShura
Instagram: @shinko_shura_karate_club

Address:

Windmill Park Community Centre
1 Tulip Close
Southall
London
UB2 4UZ

Sochin SKC – Cantebury

Sochin Karate Club is an adult karate club and welcomes anyone who has an interest in practicing karate in the Canterbury areaThe club focuses on traditional Shotokan Karate where training emphasises physical movement, continual improvement, mental wellbeing and development of the whole person.

Instructors:

Sensei Georges Dussart (6th Dan)

Training Schedule:

Mon: 19:00 – 20:30
Thur: 19:00 – 20:20

 

Contact:
Georges Dussart
Email: info@sochinkarateclub.co.uk
Web: www.sochinkarateclub.co.uk
Facebook: SochinKarateClubCanterbury
Instagram: sochinkaratecanterbury

Address:

St Mary’s Bredin’s Church Hall
Canterbury
CT1 3JN