Welcome

Eltham Shotokan Karate started in 1980 by Jim Williamson and Fred Davies as part of the Thames Karate Association. Over the years the Thames Karate Association was divided into different areas and now the Eltham Shotokan Karate Club is part of The Kaizan Karate Association.

With the main instruction under the eye of Sensei Darren Simmonds who is a 3rd Dan and has trained with a number of the UK's leading Shotokan instructors including Elwyn Hall and Dave Hazard to name but a few.

Exercise For The Whole Family

Beginners

If you are a beginner or returning to karate after a period of time, we would recommend joining our beginner class at 7:00 pm every Wednesday. Our trained and experienced team will be able to guide you through the basics to allow you to become proficient enough to attend your first grading! 

Ideally open to anyone 8 years and over, male or female, this session is a great introduction to Shotokan Karate with your first lesson free!

If you have a friend that would also like to come along, not only will their first lesson be free but you will also get a free lesson!

Intermediates (Kyu Grades)

Once you have completed your first grading becoming an orange belt you will now be on the path to becoming a 1st Dan (black belt)! Every Wednesday we will run through the basic routines as well as the next grading Kata to allow you to progress through the belts:

  • Beginner - White Belt
  • 9th Kyu - Orange Belt
  • 8th Kyu - Red Belt
  • 7th Kyu - Yellow Belt
  • 6th Kyu - Green Belt
  • 5th Kyu - Purple Belt
  • 4th Kyu - Purple & White Belt
  • 3rd Kyu - Brown Belt
  • 2nd Kyu - Brown & 1 White Stripe Belt
  • 1st Kyu - Brown & 2 White Stripe Belt
  • 1st Dan - Black Belt

The Kyu grade class runs from 7:45 pm to 9:00 pm every Wednesday. Immediately following on from the beginner class, this allows the beginners to see what is expected following completion of the the first grading.

Advanced (Dan Grades)

Though this session is meant for Dan grades, we like to encourage the higher Kyu grades to join this session to become more used to the advanced techniques required to attain the Dan grade.

THE TEAM

THE PRICES

First Lesson Free
Children under 16- £4 per person per lesson
Adults - £5 per person per lesson
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