Plymouth Shotokan Karate Centre

This week we focused on mawashi-geri (roundhouse kick), working on both technique and power.
Using the Kick paddles for focusing on control, accuracy, speed and good technique.
Then the thicker Kick pads for putting more power into the technique and getting used to striking with commitment.
A great session developing the ability to kick with control when needed, and power when required.
Well done all. 🔥

Back to Training!

September is here, and it’s great to see so many of our students back training properly after the summer holidays.

Although we continued to hold regular training sessions throughout the summer, September marks the return to normal routines for many of our students, and the dojo is already feeling busy again 🎉

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

A big welcome to Luke, who joined us a few weeks ago 🎉

Luke has previous experience in both Shotokan and Kyokushin Karate, and it’s great to see him joining us to resume his Shotokan Karate training after a long break.

We’re delighted to have you as part of the club. Looking forward to seeing you progress as you continue your Karate journey! Oss! 👊

🥋 Welcoming new beginners this September! 🥋

Do you know someone who's been thinking about trying Karate?

We're offering 2 FREE TRIAL CLASSES to new starters, and anyone who joins during September will also receive a FREE KARATE UNIFORM.

If you know a child, teenager or adult who might be interested, please feel free to share this post.

Karate is a great way to:
- Build confidence
- Develop discipline and focus
- Improve fitness and coordination
- Learn practical martial arts skills
- Make new friends and have fun

CLASS TIMES:

MONDAYS — ST MATTHEWS, DERRIFORD
7–11 years* — 6:00–6:50pm
12+ & Adults* — 7:00–8:00pm

FRIDAYS — FARADAY MILL BUSINESS PARK
12+ & Adults* — 7:00–8:00pm

* Recommended age groups. We can discuss the most suitable class for each student.

📲 BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL

WhatsApp: 07546 791853
Email: [email protected]
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Come along and give it a try!

It's been just over a year since we said our final goodbye to Sensei Les Clarke.

His dedication to Shotokan Karate, his commitment to his students, and the positive impact he had on so many lives continue to be remembered.

Our thoughts remain with his family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and training alongside him throughout the years.

His legacy lives on through the many karateka he inspired.

Never forgotten.

☀️ Summer Holiday Training ☀️

The summer holidays are here, but training continues as normal throughout the holiday period on the usual class days and times.

To everyone heading away on holiday, have a fantastic time and travel safely. For those staying local, classes will be ready and waiting as usual.

Enjoy the summer, and keep training! 🥋

Congratulations to Isla on receiving her new Red Belt this evening following her successful grading the week before. A fantastic achievement and well deserved. Since joining the club, Isla has never missed a class, which shows a brilliant attitude and commitment to her Karate journey. Keep up the excellent work! 👏🥋

We would also like to give a warm welcome to our newest member, Edith-Rose. Welcome to the club! We look forward to seeing your progress and development in training. Oss!

A great day of training and grading today at Plymouth Shotokan Karate Centre.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the event, with members attending from Looe SKC, Blisland JKA Karate, Heian Karate Club Budleigh, and of course our own members of Plymouth SKC. Also, a very special thank you to the day’s examiner, Sensei Trevor Byrne of JKA Weston-super-Mare Shotokan Karate Centre for his excellent instruction, guidance, and support throughout the day.

We were also honoured to have Sensei Trevor present Danni with her official Shodan certificate from JKA HQ — a proud and well-deserved moment.

Congratulations to everyone who graded today on your successful passes. Your hard work and effort showed throughout the day, along with valuable guidance from Sensei Trevor on areas for continued improvement and development.

Special congratulations to Plymouth SKC members Isla, Matthew, and Bradley on their successful gradings. Well done all.

This year also marks the club’s 60th Anniversary — an incredible achievement and milestone for Plymouth SKC. While this is a year of celebration, it also brings sadness, as Sensei Les Clarke sadly passed away last year and was not here to celebrate it with us. Today, we proudly displayed two large prints front and centre, watching over the dojo throughout the event in his memory.