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.
CONGRATULATIONS to all who graded during in January 2025. You are all showing good and continued progress in your karate skills. Let’s continue embracing the learning of our new techniques whilst
Kevin Ncube Interviewed our founder and chief instructor Tim Wood for BBC Radio Leicester on 16 01 2025 about his gentle karate and self defence classes for seniors at AGE
In order to get the most out of your karate lessons please try to attend the appropriate lessons where possible. The revised class / belt attendance details are in the
