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SKA is led by Chief Instructors Sensei Chris Simpson and Sensei Katie Simpson. SKA is an outstanding Karate academy with its headquarters based in Kent, England, teaching children from aged 4yrs all the way to Adults. We have Instructors and students who have World and European Karate titles! We are affiliated to the EKF, English Karate Federation https://www.englishkaratefederation.com/ All SKA England Instructors and Assistant Instructors are DBS checked and First Aid trained.
Our classes are fun and friendly and there is a real family atmosphere in all that we do, students all work together and support each other in their training, lifelong friendships are made through hard work, dedication and determination.
We have stayed strong throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, offering our members free Zoom Karate classes for over 5 months! We are now back in the Dojo and have continued with Zoom classes, as we have found that Zoom training can be beneficial to our students progression. A full outline of our current class schedule can be found on the CLASS BOOKING page.
We are proud of all SKA England students as they all represent us with great honour and respect.
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Sensei Chris Simpson, 4th Dan black belt, has trained in Shukokai Karate for over 20 years. Sensei Chris brings a wealth of experience to the Academy, his organisational skills as well as caring nature means that the association is run with the utmost care, consideration and professionalism. Sensei Chris is DBS checked and First Aid trained and is an English Karate qualified Judge.
Sensei Katie Simpson, 4th Dan black belt, has trained in Shukokai Karate for over 25 years. Sensei Katie has a wealth of experience including World and European titles as well as being an EKF Southern Region Kata Coach. Sensei Katie is a PE Teacher at Gad's Hill School, Higham. Sensei Katie is DBS checked, First Aid trained and an English Karate accredited coach.
Sensei Steve Pereira, 2nd Dan black belt has over 13 years of Karate experience, successfully opening his SKA England Sutton Valence Dojo in November 2018. Sensei Steve has won Veterans Shukokai World and European Kumite titles and brings a wealth of experience to the association. Sensei Steve is DBS checked, First Aid trained and is a qualified English Karate Judge.
Sensei Maria Pereira, 2nd Dan black belt, has over 13 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. Sensei Maria is DBS checked and First Aid trained.
Sensei Dennis Mlambo, 1st Dan black belt, has many, many years experience in Shukokai Karate. Sensei Dennis currently working in China and on his return will open his club up again in Dartford.
We look forward to his return in 2021!
Sensei Branco Manyathela, 1st Dan black belt, has many years of experience in Shukokai Karate as well as Shotokan Karate. Sensei Branco is the Chief Instructor of SKA Zimbabwe and will work closely with Sensei Chris and Sensei Katie to further develop the Shukokai Karate style in Zimbabwe.
Luke Carpenter, 2nd Dan black belt, has been training with the Shukokai Karate Academy for over 13 years. He has a wealth of experience both Nationally and Internationally. SKA England Coach Luke is DBS checked and is an English Karate accredited coach.
David Pereira, 2nd Dan black belt has been training with the Shukokai Karate Academy for over 12 years. David has a wealth of knowledge in Kumite and Kata and brings much experience to assist Sensei Maria and Sensei Steve at the Sutton Valence Dojo.
Marie Worton, 1st Dan black belt, has been training with the Shukokai Karate Academy for over 6 years. Marie assists Sensei Katie at the Downswood Dojo and is DBS checked.
Abigail Lawrence, 2nd Kyu brown belt, has been training with the Shukokai Karate Academy for over 8 years. Abi assists Sensei Chris at the Marden Dojo.
Sam Purfit, Junior Shodan, has been training with the Shukokai Karate Academy for over 7 years. Sam assists Sensei Chris at the Kingswood Dojo Junior class and trains in the Senior classes. Sam has medalled at EKF National competitions.
Jake Worton, Junior Shodan, has been training with the Shukokai Karate Academy for over 8 years. Jake assists Sensei Katie at the Downswood Dojo Junior class and trains in the Senior classes. Jake has medalled at EKF competitions.
Congratulations must go to Harishan Pirapakaran for his recent selection onto the English Karate Federation's National squad. Harri is now in the mix to select for the 2022 European under 21 championships. Good luck from all as SKA England, we are so proud of you!
Well done goes to Sam Purfit who won 3rd place in the Kata at the English Karate Federations Kyu Grade Championships 2020 He also placed 8th in his Kumite category of 47 competitors.
Well done - Daniel, Paige, Oliver, Advik, Avani, Amelia, Olivia, Ethan P, Ethan L, Mathew, Noah, and Micah.
