British Combat Karate Association

Iain Abernethy is one of the leading exponents of applied karate and kata application (bunkai). Iain is a member of the Combat Hall of Fame and hold a 6th dan black belt with the British Combat Association. His DVDs and books have sold worldwide and have been translated into other languages. Iain is in great demand on the seminar circuit and teaches many seminars on his approach to practical karate both in the UK and overseas. Iain’s club teaches traditional karate with an emphasis on the traditional goal of an effective solution to close-range civilian conflict.

Adaptive Karate is Shotokan Karate, as taught by John Johnston 7th Dan, ideas taken from other martial arts and incorporating them in such a way that they can work efficiently and effectively. Clubs in Derby, Coventry and Birmingham.

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We are a family focused club that professionally and responsibly trains students from ages 6 upwards in traditional Shotokan Karate. We have over 70 registered students. We have students of ages 6 to 52 and grades beginner to 4th Dan black belt. The club is run by Ally Whytock and Karen Whytock.

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Colchester Sport Karate is a non-profit club based in the Newtown area of Colchester, and provides safe instruction in Sport Karate to anybody who wishes to learn. Our style is based on traditional Wado Ryu Karate and we have combined this with modern Kickboxing style kicks and punches, and a wide variety of self protection techniques including locks, throws, and grappling to create an effective fighting art. Our classes are challenging but fun, and will help you improve all areas of your fitness, build your confidence and teach you skills to defend yourself - and your family.

Dewsbury and Batley karate clubs which were founded in 1986 by Sensei Ken Commons 5th Dan.Sensei Commons was taught by many well known figures in the martial arts world including Sensei Kanazawa and Sensei Enoeda. However the main influence in karate has been without doubt Sensei Enoeda. This style of Shotokan karate has continued in the traditional way throughout the years. Dewsbury & Batley Karate clubs have over the years changed in the Senior Instructor line up but currently it is run by Sensei Phil Stacey 3rd Dan.

Falcon Karate Jutsu as been in existence for 15 years and they teach a curriculum of Shukokai Karate, Traditional and Sport and self defence. The Club Instructors are; Sensei Brian Whatford; 4th Dan; KJA and BCASensei Neil Flowers, 1st Dan; KJA and BCA Brian was European Martial Arts Association English title holder, going on to hold 12 gold's 3 silver and 2 bronze and becoming the EMA grand champion, Brian also won 2 bronze and 2 gold's with the British Tori Kai association The Training Sessions are as follows • Monday evening 7pm- 9.30pmHereward Way School Deeping St James near Peterborough • Thursday evening 7pm- 9.30pmWerrington Sports Centre Peterborough For further details contact Brian on +44 (7973) 136083

At Grove martial arts we teach traditional Oknawan Goju Ryu Karate as the all-encompassing, close in fighting style it was designed to be. We also add effective techniques and drills from other western and eastern martial arts styles and systems. Training is not restricted to stand up fighting, great emphasis is placed on ground fighting, and every effort is made to ensure training is as realistic as it can be whilst maintaining a safe training environment. We don't do competitions or point scoring, all training is geared to the street and tailored to the individual.

Shotokan Karate with emphasis on practical self defence and self improvement.

A Karate group offering tuition in Karate for all ages and abilities in separate classes in 2 of our privately owned full time Dojo’s in the South West. We study Karate as the practical and complete combat and self protection system that we feel it should be. All sessions taught by a team of 7 senior black belt instructors.

The Karate Jutsu Association is based in Mawdesley, Nr Preston. It’s headed by Jon Ryley. Jon has dedicated the last 30 years of his life to the acquisition of Martial Arts knowledge and techniques. His focus is the disciplines of; Karate, Self Defence & Self-Protection incorporating aspects of Kick Boxing, Muay Thai, Kali, Boxing, and Pressure points. Always on a quest with a great thirst for knowledge he is currently studying Kali and Jeet Kun Do under Rick Young.He is also a Snr Coach & 6th Dan with the BCA under Peter Consterdine and Geoff Thompson. At the KJA we concentrate on the adaptation of Karate techniques to real life situations whilst maintaining vast aspects of the founding karate principles.

Kernow Karate of Essex is an established karate and mixed martial arts club with venues in the Chelmsford, Doddinghurst (near Brentwood) and Ingatestone areas. The club provides a unique blend of both traditional martial arts and modern day training which incorporates realistic self defence techniques and fitness training. Our Chief Instructor, Paul Newman, is fully licenced with the BCKA and EKF as well as being an Iain Abernethy approved instructor.

I have a real passion for teaching and training in karate continually endeavouring to improve my skills, knowledge and understanding of Shito-Ryu Shukokai Karate, having trained with leading instructors in the UK, Europe and Japan. I teach a strong traditional standard of karate, with a solid realism, bringing students along at their own pace and ability, through a fun and friendly atmosphere

At Listowel Applied Karate Club we teach Applied Karate drawing mainly from Shotokan with references and inputs from the rich world of Okinawan Koryu Uchinadi and Gojo Ryu. We aim to teach a Karate that is a complete system of practical self defence. Children welcome over 5 and having met a parent/gaurdian.Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/RealLifeProtection?fref=ts Chief Instructor: Andrew Kellighan, Blackbelt in Shotokan Karate, Instructor of the SPEAR system and Krav Maga; Times: Wednesdays 7.30-9; Saturdays 12-1.30 – additional sessions available on request. For more details contact Andrew on andrew_ave@hotmail.com

Welcome to Sansum Black Belt Academy!We offer the finest in a variety of different classes, including Fitness Kickboxing, Martial Arts and Self Defense. We have studios located in Alness, Aviemore, Elgin, Forres, Grantown, Huntly, Inverness, Keith, Lossiemouth, Mosstodloch, Nairn, Orkney, Portgordon, and Stonehaven.Our experienced instructors are trained to teach ages 3 – 103!Please contact us to set up your first class!!

Teaching shotokan karate in the Beds, Bucks and Northants area.

Streetwise Fighting Systems is born out of a desire to blend the best of the traditional martial arts with the effectiveness of progressive modern combat methods. There are classes in traditional Karate (Goju Ryu), Combat Karate, Physical Intervention & Self Defence and Weapons Awareness. Streetwise Fighting Systems has something for everyone; vocational skills (physical intervention) for security personnel, self defence and weapons awareness for adults and children, fighting skills on the mat, in the ring or in the cage for the competitive and structured grading and recognition for the goal driven.

Home of Muay Thai and the Mizani Freestyle school of martial arts, born from the teachers passion for Thai Boxing, Ju-Jitsu, Kick Boxing, Freestyle Karate and Kung Fu. Mizani allows for free expression and experimentation and is a constantly developing martial art. The Instructor Gareth Mostyn has been training for over 20 years and currently holds the full Muay Thai rules WKA British title.

We welcome anyone from beginner to black belt, so if you’re serious about Karate, we recommend you give us a visit! GAIN CONFIDENCE - GET FIT!To visit our website - click on our club name