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London KDS Karate-do Shotokai

London KDS Karate-do Shotokai

London, United Kingdom

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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.

Address
THE PLACE, 16 Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9AT, UK
Sports
Karate
Map showing London KDS Karate-do Shotokai

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

19:30Karate

Studio 6

Prices

Adults · Membership

Monthly

£50.00
Adults · Membership · Students

Monthly

£25.00
Adults · Drop-in · 1 class

Per class

£10.00
Adults · Drop-in · 1 class · Students

Per class

£5.00
Adults · Trial · valid 3 months · Insurance included

One-off

£50.00
Adults · Annual fee · Insurance included

Yearly

£50.00

From 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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