We teach traditional Shotokan Karate; one of the most popular, effective and highly regarded of all Japanese martial arts.
In our classes you will learn traditional karate techniques and self defence and experience our welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Drawing from the age old traditions of the ancient past Japanese masters and the modern and contemporary influences from our present day instructors.
Kokoro Karate Dojo was founded in 2015 by Sensei Tim (4th dan black belt and chief instructor) and his son Sempai Jack (2nd dan black belt). We chose NAKMAS as our governing body for their outstanding child and adult safeguarding policies, equality policy and their ethics and conduct policy. NAKMAS hold numerous quality assurance, equality and inclusion accreditations such as ISO 9001, ANAB, The Equality Standard, Sport and Recreation Alliance, TAFISA, Anti Bullying Alliance and #iWILL.
All ages welcome.
Ideal for kids aged from 5 to 105
All ability levels are catered for from beginners to black belts
For the first 3 months, beginners can train wearing just tracksuit bottoms & a T-shirt or similar
No Contract
No Joining fee
No Membership fee
Karate lessons cost only £7.00 per 1 hour session
Free taster lesson for all newcomers
Within the discipline and learning environment of Karate there are many benefits.
Kokoro is a Japanese word which relates to the mind, body and spirit, through regular training you can expect to enhance all 3 areas.
We offer all new students a FREE trial session. Simply let us know your preferred venue and time.
2024has been another amazing year at Kokoro Karate Dojo. Along with continuing to steadily increase student numbers at our current locations we also; We taught karate in our dojos for a
CONGRATULATIONS to Nathan who passed his Sandan Kuro Obi (3rd dan black belt) grading on 14th September 2024. He showed some incredibly accurate and highly dynamic Shotokan Karate skills in Kihon,
CONGRATULATIONS to all who graded during in NOVEMBER 2024. You are all showing good and continued progress in your karate skills. Let’s continue embracing the learning of our new techniques in
