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South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA)

South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA)

London, GB

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South London Shotokan Karate Club is a traditional Shotokan karate club affiliated to the Japan Karate Association through JKA England, teaching in south-west London since 1988. Led by Chief Instructor Sensei Martin Dobson, it welcomes adults and children from ten upwards, with separate classes for beginners and improvers and for intermediate and senior grades. Training follows the JKA syllabus, with black belts certified by the JKA. Grading and competition are both optional, so students can train purely for fitness, technique and discipline, while those who wish to can take part in JKA regional courses and national championships. The club trains at the Balham venue in a school theatre with free parking nearby, and also runs a second branch in Clapham South.

Address
The Theatre, Chestnut Grove Academy (Boundaries Road entrance), 45 Chestnut Grove, Balham, London SW12 8JZ
Sports
Karate
Map showing South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA)

Training

Styles
Karate · Shotokan
Affiliation
JKA England and Japan Karate Association (JKA)
Founded
1988

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Beginners' course

Your first visit

Beginners
From age 10
Visiting from another gym
Visitors welcome

Timetable this week

Tuesday

18:00Beginners & Improvers

KarateShotokanages 10+The Theatre

19:00Intermediate & Senior grades

KarateShotokanages 14+The Theatre

Coaches

  • Sensei Martin Dobson

    Head coachKarate

Facilities

  • Parking

Contact

Questions about South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA)

Where is South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA)?

South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA) is at The Theatre, Chestnut Grove Academy (Boundaries Road entrance), 45 Chestnut Grove, Balham, London SW12 8JZ.

Which sports does South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA) teach?

South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA) is listed for Karate.

When are the beginner classes at South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA)?

South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA) runs classes open to beginners on Tuesday 18:00.

Can I train at South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA) when visiting from another gym?

Yes. South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA) welcomes visitors from other gyms.

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