Ilford Karate Club
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Ilford Karate Club is a Kyokushin karate school based in Goodmayes, founded in 1999 by Shihan Nick da Costa, a former British, European and Commonwealth champion. The club welcomes children from the age of six alongside teenagers and adults, from complete beginners to experienced martial artists. Training covers traditional kata and technique as well as full-contact knockdown, semi-contact and self-defence work, with a dedicated fight training session at Redbridge Sports Centre in Barkingside. Members can join a competition squad, attend courses and summer camps, and grade regularly through the Kyokushin syllabus. The instructors include national champions in kumite and kata, giving students a competitive and welcoming dojo community.
Training
- Styles
- Karate · Kyokushin
- Affiliation
- Kyokushin, British Karate Guild and World Karate Guild
- Founded
- 1999
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Teen classes
Your first visit
- Beginners
- No experience needed · From age 6
Timetable this week
Tuesday
Adults
Kidsages 6+
Thursday
Kidsages 6+
Adults
Sunday
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Prices
Per class
£6.00Per class
£8.00Per classKidsages 12–15Drop-inSundays only60 min
£8.00Per classAdultsDrop-inSundays only120 min
£12.00Yearly
£28.00Yearly
£38.00From the gym's website, checked 6 November 2026.
Coaches
- Shihan Nick da Costa
Head coachKarate · Black Belt
- Shihan Maria da Costa
CoachKarate · Black Belt
Contact
- Website
- http://www.karate-ilford.com
Questions about Ilford Karate Club
Where is Ilford Karate Club?
Ilford Karate Club is at Barley Ln, Ilford IG3 8XE, UK.
Which sports does Ilford Karate Club teach?
Ilford Karate Club is listed for Karate.
When are the beginner classes at Ilford Karate Club?
Ilford Karate Club runs classes open to beginners on Tuesday 19:30, Tuesday 19:30 and Thursday 19:30.
How much does Ilford Karate Club cost?
Prices at Ilford Karate Club: Kids · up to age 17 · Drop-in · Tue · Thu: £6.00 a class, Adults · ages 18+ · Drop-in · Tue · Thu: £8.00 a class, Sunday Fight Training: £8.00 a class, Sunday Fight Training: £12.00 a class, Kids · up to age 15 · Annual fee · Licence included: £28.00 a year and Adults · ages 16+ · Annual fee · Licence included: £38.00 a year.
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