Tel: 07801 639052 or Tel: 07763 780006
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 Shukokai Karate Academy. Sensei Chris is DBS checked and First Aid trained and is an English Karate Federation qualified Judge.
Sensei Katie Simpson, 4th Dan Black Belt, has trained in Shukokai Karate for over 25 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 in Maidstone, is DBS checked, First Aid trained and an EKF accredited coach.
Sensei Steve 2nd Dan has over 10 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.
Sensei Maria Pereira, 2nd Dan has over 12 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 Dennis, 1st Dan, has many, many years of experience in Shukokai Karate. Sensei Dennis currently working in China joins SKA England through Zoom training, keeping us all on our toes!
Luke Carpenter, 2nd 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.
Marie Worton, 1st Dan, has been training with the Shukokai Karate Academy for over 6 years. Marie assists at the Downswood Dojo and is DBS checked.
David Pereira, 2nd Dan 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.
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 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
The Shukokai Karate Academy previously Kent Karate (2007-2018) has been established since October 2018. Sensei Chris, Sensei Katie, Sensei Steve and Sensei Maria 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 Kihon, Kata, Kumite, Impact and Fitness. We embed discipline, dedication, respect and focus into every class we teach. Students can start from the age of 4yrs all the way up to adults, we make sure that all our students are well equipped physically and mentally for everyday life as well as their future endeavours.
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, through learning Martial Arts as a hobby to build confidence.
Here at SKA England we have taken into account the latest Government advice and are pleased to announce that we are back at our Dojo!
Timetable
Monday - Zoom - Kata training - FREE class.
Tuesday - Kingswood Dojo, Little Ninjas 5-5.40pm, 4-6yrs (Sensei Chris)
Tuesday - Kingswood Dojo, Juniors 6-6.45pm, 7-11yrs (Sensei Chris)
Tuesday - Kingswood Dojo, Open Class 7-7.45pm, 12yrs+ (Sensei Katie)
Tuesday - Sutton Valence, Beginners and intermediate class, 6-7pm, 7yrs+ (Sensei Steve & Sensei Maria)
Wednesday - Maidstone YMCA Juniors, 4-4.45pm, 5-7yrs (Sensei Chris)
Wednesday - Maidstone YMCA Juniors and Seniors, 5-5.45pm, 8yrs+ (Sensei Chris)
Thursday - Kingswood Dojo, Primary aged children's class, 4.30-5.15pm, 4-11yrs (Sensei Chris)
Thursday - Kingswood Dojo, Juniors, 5.30-6.15pm, 12yrs+ (Sensei Chris)
Thursday - Kingswood Dojo, Adults only, 6.30-7.15pm (Sensei Katie)
Friday - Marden Dojo, Juniors and Seniors, 6-6.45pm (Sensei Chris)
Friday - Downswood Dojo, Juniors, 6-6.45pm (Sensei Katie)
Friday - Downswood Dojo, Seniors, 7-7.45pm (Sensei Katie)
Friday - Sutton Valence, Beginners and intermediate class, 6-7pm, 7yrs+ (Sensei Steve & Sensei Maria)
Saturday - Outside training 'Fight Club', 11-11.45am (Sensei Chris and Sensei Katie)
Saturday - Outside training 'Fighting Fit', 12.15-1pm (Sensei Katie)
Taster lessons for new members of SKA England will still go ahead after a membership form has been filled out. These sessions will not be free of charge and will be the normal price of £6 per students. Please book in via the lesson booking page on our website and email Sensei Chris at kentkarate@gmail.com for more details.
We hope to see you there!
Sensei Chris, Sensei Katie, Sensei Steve and Sensei Maria, Osu
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.
