
Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club
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Budo Kyokushinkai is a Kyokushin karate club in south London, based in a Catholic primary school hall in the Croydon area. It is led by Shihan Darren Stringer, a fifth dan who has trained since 1990 and has a record of kata and knockdown competition results at British, European and world level. The club teaches separate kids and adult classes, covering kata as well as full-contact knockdown, and welcomes men, women, hobbyists and competitors. A dedicated fight session runs on Sundays at a partner fight gym in Purley, and one-to-one personal training is available. No previous experience is needed, and new students can try classes before committing.
Training
- Styles
- Karate · Kyokushin
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Beginners' course
- Fight team
- Private lessons
Your first visit
- Trial
- Free trial · 14 days
- Beginners
- No experience needed
Timetable this week
Tuesday
KarateKyokushin
KyokushinAdults
Thursday
KarateKyokushin
KyokushinAdults
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 18:30-21:00
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 18:30-21:00
- Friday - Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10:00-12:00
Prices
Monthly
£40.00Monthly
£30.00Per classDrop-in1 classSundays only
£15.00From the gym's website, checked 6 November 2026.
Coaches
- Shihan Darren Stringer
Head coachKarate · Black Belt
Contact
Questions about Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club
Where is Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club?
Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club is at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, Birchanger Rd, London SE25 5BN, UK.
Which sports does Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club teach?
Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club is listed for Karate.
Can I try Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club before joining?
Yes. Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club lets you train free for 14 days.
When are the beginner classes at Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club?
Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club runs classes open to beginners on Tuesday 18:30, Tuesday 19:30 and Thursday 18:30.
When is Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club open?
Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club is open Tuesday 18:30-21:00; Thursday 18:30-21:00; Sunday 10:00-12:00.
How much does Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club cost?
Prices at Budo Kyokushinkai Karate Club: Adults · Membership · Karate: £40.00 a month, Kids · Membership · Karate: £30.00 a month and Karate Fight Session: £15.00 a class.
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