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Dojo Van Rel

London, United Kingdom

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Dojo Van Rel is a Shotokan karate school in Camden, North London, training in the hall of Highgate Road Chapel. It teaches students from the youngest age groups through to adults, with separate beginner, intermediate and advanced groups for children and classes for adult beginners and mixed grades. Training is led by Chief Instructor Gabriel Van Rel Sensei, who began karate as a child and has competed in international Shotokan championships. The dojo has been running for around a decade and describes itself as welcoming to people with no prior experience. Lessons cover kata, kumite-style technique and practical self-defence applications, and newcomers can book a free trial class online.

Address
Highgate Road Chapel, Chetwynd Rd, London NW5 1BU, UK
Sports
Karate
Map showing Dojo Van Rel

Training

Styles
Karate · Shotokan

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Beginners' course

Your first visit

Trial
Free first class
Beginners
No experience needed · From age 5
Visiting from another gym
Book ahead

Timetable this week

Monday

16:15Karate Kids Beginners (Age 7-9)

Shotokanages 7–9

16:15Tiny Tigers 5-6yrs

BeginnersKarateShotokanKidsages 5–6

17:00Karate Kids Beginners (Age 10-14)

Shotokanages 10–14

17:45Karate Kids Intermediate (10-14yrs)

Shotokanages 10–14

18:30Karate Kids Advanced (10-14yrs)

Shotokanages 10–14

19:15Adult Beginners

KarateShotokanAdults

20:00Adult All Grades

KarateShotokanAdults

Tuesday

16:15Karate Kids Beginners (7-9yrs)

Shotokanages 7–9

16:16Tiny Tigers (5-6yrs)

BeginnersKarateShotokanKidsages 5–6

17:00Karate Kids Beginners & Intermediate (Ages 10-14)

Shotokan

17:45Karate Kids Advanced (Ages 10-14)

Shotokan

Wednesday

16:15Karate Kids Beginners (Age 7-9)

Shotokanages 7–9

16:15Tiny Tigers (Age 5-6)

BeginnersKarateShotokanKidsages 5–6

17:00Karate Kids Beginners (Ages 10-14)

Shotokan

17:45Karate Kids Intermediates (Ages 10-14)

IntermediateShotokan

18:30Karate Kids Advanced (Ages 10-14)

Shotokan

19:15Adult Beginners

KarateShotokanAdults

20:00Adult All Grades

KarateShotokanAdults

Thursday

16:15Karate Kids Beginners (7-9yrs)

Shotokanages 7–9

16:16Tiny Tigers (5-6yrs)

BeginnersKarateShotokanKidsages 5–6

17:00Kids and Adults All Grades Ages 10+

KarateShotokan

Saturday

09:00Karate Kids Intermediate

Shotokan

09:45Karate Kids Beginners

Shotokan

10:30Adult Beginners

KarateShotokanAdults

11:15Adults All Grades

KarateShotokan

Coaches

  • Gabriel Van Rel

    Head coachKarate

Contact

Questions about Dojo Van Rel

Where is Dojo Van Rel?

Dojo Van Rel is at Highgate Road Chapel, Chetwynd Rd, London NW5 1BU, UK.

Which sports does Dojo Van Rel teach?

Dojo Van Rel is listed for Karate.

Can I try Dojo Van Rel before joining?

Yes. Your first class at Dojo Van Rel is free.

When are the beginner classes at Dojo Van Rel?

Dojo Van Rel runs classes open to beginners on Monday 16:15, Monday 16:15 and Monday 17:00.

Can I train at Dojo Van Rel when visiting from another gym?

Yes. Dojo Van Rel welcomes visitors from other gyms.

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