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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 has taught traditional Shotokan karate in South London since 1988 and is a member club of JKA England. Classes run at a first-floor multi-purpose hall within a sixth-form college in Clapham South, with a beginners and improvers session open to adults and children from ten, followed by a session for intermediate and senior grades. The club is led by Chief Instructor Martin Dobson, a 4th Dan with international instructor, judge and examiner licences, supported by assistant instructors. Students follow the JKA grading path from the first belt through to black belt and beyond, and are not pressured to grade or compete. Members take part in kata and kumite competitions and attend JKA courses. Free on-site parking is available.

Address
First Floor Multi-Purpose Hall, Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, 10 Malwood Rd, Clapham South, London SW12 8EN
Sports
Karate
Map showing South London Shotokan Karate Club (JKA)

Training

Styles
Karate · Shotokan
Affiliation
JKA England
Founded
1988

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Beginners' course

Your first visit

Beginners
From age 10

Timetable this week

Thursday

18:00Beginners & Improvers

KarateShotokanages 10+

19:00Intermediate & Senior Grades

KarateShotokanages 14+

Coaches

  • Martin Dobson

    Head coachKarate

  • Shahinaz Pelter

    Assistant coachKarate

  • Adrian Thomas

    Assistant 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 First Floor Multi-Purpose Hall, Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, 10 Malwood Rd, Clapham South, London SW12 8EN.

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 Thursday 18:00.

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