
London KDS Karate-do Shotokai
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London KDS is a Shotokai karate club founded in 1988, which spent much of its first twenty years as part of Imperial College. It trains in the studios at The Place, a dance and performing arts building in Bloomsbury, and teaches Karate-do Shotokai in the lineage of Master Mitsusuke Harada. The club welcomes men and women of all grades, with a beginners' programme for newcomers and a free first session. Instructors hold dan grades within the UK KDS organisation, and members can join the wider association's events, including its winter school and grading weekends. Practice is followed by a social drink at a pub across the street, which gives the club a friendly, community feel.
Training
- Affiliation
- UK KDS (Karate-do Shotokai)
- Founded
- 1988
Programmes
- Beginners' course
Your first visit
- Trial
- Free first class
- Visiting from another gym
- Visitors welcome
Timetable this week
Thursday
Studio 6
Prices
Monthly
£50.00Monthly
£25.00Per class
£10.00Per class
£5.00One-off
£50.00Yearly
£50.00From the gym's website, checked 6 November 2026.
Coaches
- Nicholas Richard Stewart
Head coachKarate · Black Belt
- Phil Avis
CoachKarate · Black Belt
- Will Black
CoachKarate · Black Belt
- Vicky Simms
CoachKarate · Black Belt
Contact
Questions about London KDS Karate-do Shotokai
Where is London KDS Karate-do Shotokai?
London KDS Karate-do Shotokai is at THE PLACE, 16 Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9AT, UK.
Which sports does London KDS Karate-do Shotokai teach?
London KDS Karate-do Shotokai is listed for Karate.
Can I try London KDS Karate-do Shotokai before joining?
Yes. Your first class at London KDS Karate-do Shotokai is free.
When are the beginner classes at London KDS Karate-do Shotokai?
London KDS Karate-do Shotokai runs classes open to beginners on Thursday 19:30.
How much does London KDS Karate-do Shotokai cost?
Prices at London KDS Karate-do Shotokai: Adults · Membership: £50.00 a month, Adults · Membership · Students: £25.00 a month, Adults · Drop-in · 1 class: £10.00 a class, Adults · Drop-in · 1 class · Students: £5.00 a class, Adults · Trial · valid 3 months · Insurance included: £50.00 one-off and Adults · Annual fee · Insurance included: £50.00 a year.
Can I train at London KDS Karate-do Shotokai when visiting from another gym?
Yes. London KDS Karate-do Shotokai welcomes visitors from other gyms.
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