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Learn Shotokan Karate?
  • Increase Self Discipline

  • Increase Self-Esteem and Confidences

  • Learn and Earn Respect

  • Get Fit and Active​

  • Increase Coordination

  • Set and Achieve Goals - Boost Motivation

  • Increase Physical, Mental Health, and Wellbeing

  • Make New Friends

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JOIN OUR CLASSES

Don't worry if you've never done Karate before - our club instructors have much experience in teaching beginners of all ages.

Our range of classes is designed to help students to progress and achieve their own personal targets.

Many of our students practice Karate for different reasons, some to get/keep fit, some for self-defence, some people enjoy meeting new friends and others enjoy training with us to improve self-awareness, self-confidence and self-esteem.

Parents and teachers continually report on the improvement in the behaviour of children who train regularly.

Most adults we speak to are slightly apprehensive about starting something new. We often hear comments like ‘I’m too old to start’ or I’m not fit enough’. Many of our members didn't start until they were in their 40s, 50s or 60s and one of the many benefits of Karate training is that your fitness and health will steadily improve. Have a look at joining our classes.

Leeds Shotokan Karate Club is currently taking new members, if you have an interest in learning Karate or have a question about the lessons please contact us.​

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"There is No First Attack in Karate" Gichin Funakoshi

There is more to Karate than physical techniques, at its foundation is a tradition of spiritual and physical development and as Master Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate said: "the ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participation". Karate training builds self-discipline, suppleness, coordination, the speed of reaction, overall fitness, stamina and a sense of inner calm. It is also highly enjoyable!

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News:

Competition News - HDKI GB National Open Championships 2024 - 12th October 2024

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Well done to all from Leeds Shotokan Karate Club who competed at the HDKI GB National Open Championships 2024.

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The results are as follows:

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1st Place - Stephen Riley - Kumite - Male Veterans

1st Place - Suzanne Wallis - Kumite - Female

2nd Place - Male Team Kumite - Will Byram, Jonathan Kibble, Stephen Riley and Tom Wallis

3rd Place - Jonathan Kibble - Male - 3rd Kyu and Above - 20 to 39 years  old

3rd Place - Theodore Gray - Kata - 10th – 7th Kyu - 11yrs old and below 

3rd Place - Lillian Gray - 10th – 4th Kyu - 12 - 15yrs old (below 5’ 2”) 

3rd Place - Theodore Gray - Kumite - Any Grade - 8 to 9 years old 

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Well done all.

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Massive thanks to all who came down to support the club.

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Student of the Month News - September 2024

Well done to Sonny Thornton on his achievement of being Leeds Shotokan Karate Club  - Student of the Month for September 2024.

Keep up the hard work.

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Competition News - JKA Northern  and Central Region  Championships  2024 - 29th September 2024

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Well done to all who competed at the JKA England Northern and Central Region Championships 2024.

2nd Place - Suzanne Wallis - Female Kumite

2nd Place - Stephen Riley - Veterans Male Kumite

3rd Place Sonny Thornton - 10/12 Yrs Ippon Kumite

3rd Place Tom Wallis - 19/39 Yrs Male Kumite

3rd Place Tom Wallis - 19/39 Yrs Male Kata

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Massive thanks to all who came down to support the club.

 

Social Event and Beer Festival News - 7th September 2024

Thanks to all who attended the social event/get-together at the Leeds International Beer Festival with Leeds Shotokan Karate Club. It was entertaining and a great pleasure to get to know everyone.

 

A special thank you to Suzanne who organised it all. OSS. 

 

Student of the Month News - July 2024

Well done to Taylor Boreham on her achievement of being Leeds Shotokan Karate Club  - Student of the Month for July 2024.

Keep up the hard work.

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Club Kyu Grading News - Successful Course and Grading with Sensei Mick Lowe - 21st July 2024

Excellent news all our Leeds Shotokan Karate Club students successfully passed their grading with Sensei Giuseppe D'Onofrio. The grading was held with the following clubs Newark JKA Karate Club and Sheffield Mu-shin Dojo at Newark JKA Karate Club.

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The following Leeds Shotokan Karate Club Students who passed their grading are:

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Stacey Gray - 8th Kyu

Lillian Gray- 8th Kyu

Theodore Gray - 8th Kyu

Taylor Boreham - 8th Kyu

Oscar Gray - 9th Kyu

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Well done everyone!

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Student of the Month News - June 2024

Well done to Suzanne Wallis on his achievement of being Leeds Shotokan Karate Club  - Student of teh Month for June 2024.

Keep up the hard work.

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JKA England Open Course - North  - 30th June 2024

A fantastic day at the JKA England Open Course today in Sheffield! Thank you to Ohta Sensei for a brilliant session. Always a pleasure to train with you Sensei.

Thank you to Sensei Dave Paulus for the putting our student through the coaching license course!

Well done Sensei Steve Cuddy, Sensei Stephen Riley and Sensei Jonathan Kibble on passing the coaching license. 

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Social Event and Gin/Rum Festival News - 22nd June 2024

Thanks to all who attended the social event/get-together at the Leeds Gin/Rum festival with Leeds Shotokan Karate Club. It was entertaining and a great pleasure to get to know everyone.

 

A special thank you to Suzanne who organised it all. OSS. 

 

Student of the Month News - May 2024

Well done to Stacey Gray on her achievement of being Leeds Shotokan Karate Club  - Student of teh Month for May 2024.

Keep up the hard work.

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Student of the Month News - April 2024

Well done to Theodore Gray on his achievement of being Leeds Shotokan Karate Club  - Student of teh Month for April 2024.

Keep up the hard work.

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Club Kyu Grading News - Successful Course and Grading with Sensei Mick Lowe - 24th March 2024

Excellent news all our Leeds Shotokan Karate Club students successfully passed their grading with Sensei Mick Lowe. The grading was held with the following clubs Newark JKA Karate Club and Sheffield Mu-shin Dojo at Newark JKA Karate Club.

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The following Leeds Shotokan Karate Club Students who passed their grading are:

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Leigh Gill - 3rd Kyu

Christopher Owen - 3rd Kyu

Tom Wallis - 3rd Kyu

Sonny Thornton - 4th Kyu

Madeleine Lamb - 7th Kyu

Stacey Gray - 9th Kyu

Lillian Gray- 9th Kyu

Theodore Gray - 9th Kyu

Taylor Boreham - 9th Kyu

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Well done everyone!

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Club Kyu Grading News - Successful Course and Grading with Sensei Giuseppe D'Onofrio - 19th November 2023

Excellent news all our Leeds Shotokan Karate Club students successfully passed their grading with Sensei Guiseppe D'Onofrio. The grading was held with the following clubs Newark JKA Karate Club and Rotherham JKA Karate Club at Newark JKA Karate Club.

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The following Leeds Shotokan Karate Club Students who passed their grading are:

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Leigh Gill - 4th Kyu

Christopher Owen - 4th Kyu

Tom Wallis - 4th Kyu

Stephanie Makam - 6th Kyu

Liam McLeary - 8th Kyu

Adam Tupiv - 8th Kyu

Thomas Cheetham - 8th Kyu

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Well done everyone!

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Competition News - HDKI GB National Open Championships - 14th October 2023

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Well done to all from Leeds Shotokan Karate Club who competed at the HDKI GB National Open Championships 2023.

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The results are as follows:

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2nd Place - Tom Wallis - Kumite - Male - 10th to 4th Kyu - 20 years and above

3rd Place - Tom Wallis - Kata - Male - 10th to 4th Kyu - 20 years and above

3rd Place - Liam Mcleary - Kumite - 10th to 4th Kyu - 20 years and above

3rd Place - Stephanie Mekam - Kumite - Female -10th to 4th Kyu 12-15 years below 5’2”

3rd Place - Stephen Riley - Kumite - Male Veterans

 

Well done all.

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Massive thanks to all who came down to support the club.

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Competition News - JKA Northern  and Central Region  Championships - 17th September 2023

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Well done to all who competed at the JKA England Northern and Central Region Championships.

1st Place - Suzanne Wallis - Female Kumite

1st Place - Stephen Riley - Veterans Male Kumite

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Massive thanks to all who came down to support the club.

 

Club Kyu Grading News - Successful Course and Grading with Sensei Mick Lowe - 5th July 2023

Excellent news all our Leeds Shotokan Karate Club students successfully passed their grading with Sensei Mick Lowe. The grading was held with at Leeds Shotokan Karate Club Dojo

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The following Leeds Shotokan Karate Club Students who passed their grading are:

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Leigh Gill - 5th Kyu

Sonny Thorton - 5th Kyu

Tom Wallis - 5th Kyu

Chris - 5th Kyu

Linus Alexander - 6th Kyu

Phoebe Alexander - 6th Kyu

Stephanie - 7th Kyu

Madeleine - 8th Kyu

Adam - 9th Kyu

Liam - 9th Kyu

Thomas 9th Kyu

Tom 9th Kyu

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Well done everyone!

 

Social Event News - 1st July 2023

Thanks to all who attended the social event/get-together with Leeds Shotokan Karate Club. It was entertaining and a great pleasure to get to know everyone. A special thank you to Suzanne who organised it all. OSS. 

 

Events:
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    21 Jan 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    Hertfordshire Sports Village, Hatfield AL10 9UH, UK
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    03 Dec 2023, 11:00 – 14:00
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    01 Dec 2023, 17:00 – 20:00
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