OTLEY KARATE CENTRE

Our Karate Classes

Adult Classes

Otley Karate Centre is a great club for adults, whether you’re a novice or have previous experience. All our classes are mixed age, cater for a range of abilities and train you to the highest standard in traditional Shukokai Karate. Fitness is an important element of any martial art and the exercises we use are tailored to help you improve your fitness, flexibility and stamina levels over time. Adult beginners, or those with previous karate (or any other martial art) experience, can expect a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere..

Children's Classes

Our children’s classes are structured around age ranges as detailed below.

Donguri (Acorns)

Karate Classes for Kids 4-6 years

We are happy to train children from 4 years old if accompanied by an adult on our Donguri (Acorns) program which is specifically developed for younger beginners.

Donguri classes focus on improving 4-6 year old children’s basic motor and listening skills whilst having fun, gaining confidence and making friends. Your child will learn how to work with others and follow directions from their instructors. These skills will help youngsters to develop a more confident and enthusiastic outlook.

The Donguri lessons will prepare your child for our Junior Cadet karate syllabus.

Kyojin Junior Cadets

Karate classes for 6 – 12 year olds.

Students follow the Junior Cadet karate syllabus. Our classes are designed for students of all abilities. We welcome complete beginners who we train to become fitter, healthier and more confident whilst having fun and making friends.

Karate is perfect if you have concerns about your child’s health, fitness abilities, issues with bullying or confidence levels. Our students exemplary grading record is a testament to their dedication and hard work.

Kyojin Senior Cadets

Karate Classes for 13 years and up

Karate classes for Senior Cadets follow a syllabus similar to our Junior Cadets but with additional age appropriate emphasis on kumite (free-fighting) and makiwara (pad work) techniques.

All of our classes and grading syllabuses enhance personal development in a positive, fun and motivating way.

We are members of the Shukokai/Shito-ryu Karate Alliance and our instructors all trained under the disciplined guidance of Shihan Ken Gee (9th Dan black belt) for many years. We maintain his high standards in teaching this fascinating art.

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