SKA DAN GRADING SUCCESS
Congratulations!
Congratulations go to our new SKA England Dan grades, Shodan Ho, M. Worton, J. Wood, S. Butler, J. Worton, A. Butler and N. Frimston. 2nd Dan L. Carpenter and little E. Lane passing up to 1st Kyu.
Oss we are proud of you all!
Sensei Chris, Sensei Katie and Sensei Steve.
SKA Club Championships 2019
Kent Cup Winner - Marie Worton
SKA Competitor of the Year - Harishan Pirapakaran
SKA Senior Grade Student of the year - Luke Carpenter
SKA Junior Grade Student of the Year - Rose Roberts
Shukokai Karate academy Competition news
EKF National Championships, Sheffield July 13th-14th, 2019
SKA ENGLAND SQUAD WIN ENGLISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS!
Nathaniel Frimston
EKF Boys Kumite 10-11yrs Silver Medallist
Boys Team Kata
EKF Boys 10-11yrs Silver Medallists
Youth Team Kata
EKF Youth 14-17yrs Bronze Medallists
Welcome to the shukokai karate academy
www.shukokaikarateacademy.com
Hello, welcome to the home of the Shukokai Karate Academy one of the most successful Shukokai Karate Academy's in the UK. We are a family run Karate organisation in Kent, England. Our Federation is affiliated to the English Karate Federation and therefore the WKF World Karate Federation. Our students are some of the most respectful and dedicated students you will come across. We have Dojo at Kingswood, Maidstone YMCA, Lenham, Marden, Downswood, Sutton Valance and the New Line Learning Academy Maidstone. You will be welcomed into our association with a free taster lesson and then sent details via email as to how to join. Lessons are spread across 6 days a week and students may attend any lessons that is appropriate for their age and grade. At the SKA we pride ourselves in the Traditional Karate we teach alongside the Sport Karate side too, implemented to test our technique at tournaments. Our association is growing month by month and we are extremely proud of our ethos. DREAM "Discipline, Respect, Ethos, Ambition, Motivation".
We, as Chief Instructors, are extremely proud of every single one of the students within the SKA and their commitment and determination to succeed.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Shukokai Karate Academy.
Sensei Chris and Sensei Katie Simpson
Established, October 2018
The Shukokai Karate Academy previously Kent Karate (2007-2018) has been established since October 2018. Sensei Chris, Sensei Katie and Sensei Steve took the association to the next level by becoming full members of the EKF, giving their students exciting new opportunities within the English Karate Federation and beyond. Here at the Shukokai Karate Academy we believe in the true Martial Art, we teach Basics, Kata, Kumite, Impact and Fitness. We embed discipline, dedication, respect and focus. Teaching students from the age of 4yrs to adults, we make sure that all our students are well equipped physically and mentally. The Shukokai Karate Academy promotes a high level of discipline, ambition, respect and perseverance. Instructors fully back their students whether it be through involvement in competitive karate or through learning martial arts as a hobby.
Shukokai Karate Academy instructors and Coaches
Chief Instructor Sensei Chris Simpson
Sensei Chris Simpson, 4th Dan Black Belt, has trained in Shukokai Karate for over 19 years. Sensei Chris brings a wealth of experience to the Shukokai Karate Academy. Sensei Chris is DBS checked and First Aid trained and is an English Karate Federation qualified Judge.
Chief Instructor Sensei Katie Simpson
Sensei Katie Simpson, 4th Dan Black Belt, has trained in Shukokai Karate for over 24 years. Sensei Katie brings a wealth of experience and her World and European titles to the Shukokai Karate Academy. Sensei Katie is a PE Teacher at in Maidstone, is DBS checked, First Aid trained and an EKF accredited coach.
Instructor Sensei Steve Pereira
Sensei Steve 2nd Dan has over 9 years of training experience with Sensei Chris and Sensei Katie and opened his SKA Sutton Valence Dojo in November 2018. Sensei Steve has won Veterans Shukokai World and European Kumite titles. Sensei Steve is DBS checked, First Aid trained and is a qualified English Karate Federation Judge.
Instructor Sensei Maria Pereira
Maria Pereira, 2nd Dan has over 11 years of training experience with Sensei Chris and Sensei Katie. She has competed at many competitions over the years with success at numerous World and European Shukokai championships, she now turns her sights to teaching alongside her father Sensei Steve.
SKA Coach Luke Carpenter
Luke Carpenter, 1st Dan, has been training with the Shukokai Karate Academy for over 11 years. He has a wealth of experience both Nationally and Internationally. Luke is DBS checked and an EKF accredited coach.
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Shukokai Karate Academy Classes
Find your nearest Shukokai Karate Academy Dojo
Kata Class
Monday’s 6-7pm
The Lenham School, Ham Lane, Lenham ME17 2LL
Thursday‘s 6-7pm (Competition Kata)
Kingswood Village Hall
Little Ninja's
Tuesday's
5-5.45pm Kingswood Dojo, ME17 3PX
Wednesday's
4-5pm YMCA Dojo, ME15 6BD
Friday's
6-7pm Downswood Dojo, ME15 8XG
Cadets
Tuesday's
6-7pm & 7-8pm, Kingswood Dojo, ME17 3PX
Wednesday's
4-5pm & 5-6pm, YMCA Dojo, ME15 6BD
Friday's
6-7 & 7-8pm, Downswood Dojo, ME15 8XG
6-7pm Marden Dojo, TN12 9JX
6-7pm Sutton Valence Dojo, ME17 3HS
Saturday's
12-1pm NLL Dojo, ME15 9QL
Juniors
Tuesday's
7-8pm, Kingswood Dojo, ME17 3PX
Wednesday's
5-6pm, YMCA Dojo, ME15 6BD
Friday's
7-8pm, Downswood Dojo, ME15 8XG
6-7pm Marden Dojo, TN12 9JX
6-7pm Sutton Valence Dojo, ME17 3HS
Saturday's
12-1pm NLL Dojo, ME15 9QL
Adults
Tuesday's
8-9pm, Kingswood Dojo, ME17 3PX
Wednesday's
7-8pm, Warmlake Dance Studio, ME17 3LQ
Thursday's
11.30-12.30, Warmlake Dance Studio, ME17 3LQ
6.30-7.30pm, Lenham Dojo, ME17 2LL
Saturday's
12-1pm, NLL Dojo, ME15 9QL
Family Classes
Thursday's
6.30-7.30pm, Lenham Dojo, ME17 2LL
Beginners and Advanced
Saturday's
12-1pm, NLL Dojo, ME15 9QL
(Experience required 8th Kyu+)
Sport Karate
Thursday's
Kingswood Dojo - Squad Session
6-7pm Competition Kata (All student's)
7-8pm Sport Karate Specific (Squad Only)
Saturday's
NLL Dojo
11-12pm Fitness training & conditioning
12-1pm Kumite Specific - Fight Club
1-2pm Squad Training (Specific Dates)
Squad Run
Saturday's, NLL Dojo, 1-1.45pm
Fun Run Club, Fundraising to take students away to compete across the UK and abroad. Donations of minimum one pound a week.