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A New Chapter – Update
From Monday 2nd October
Classes at The Platinum Hall, Crowle, will be held on Monday from 19:00 to 21:00.
Another New Chapter and positive change to Worcester Shotokan Karate Club’s journey.
About Our Club
Worcester Shotokan Karate Club (WSKC) located in Worcester (UK) is run on a ‘non profit’ basis. Affiliated to the International Japan Karate-Association – United Kingdom (IJKA UK) we are dedicated to teaching the Japanese martial art of Shotokan karate.
IJKA – UK is affiliated to IJKA International.
All abilities, aged 12 to 50+ are welcome to join whether you are a beginner or a karateka returning after a break.
All classes are conducted in a safe and friendly environment by Sensei Steve Cameron, 4th Dan, IJKA, who holds DBS enhanced disclosure.
All our instructors hold DBS enhanced disclosure.
Low Class fees make Shotokan Karate affordable and accessible to many.
Classes are held every Monday and Thursday at the following venues and times:
| Monday |
Thursday |
| Platinum Hall Church Road Crowle WR7 4AZ |
Nunnery Wood Sports Complex Spetchley Road Worcester WR5 2NL |
To download maps and directions for the above venues, please click here.
Class Times and Structure
Classes are split each night and structured towards the karateka’s ability.
Platinum Hall
7:00pm ~ 8:00pm » Beginners and intermediates (to 6th Kyu ~ green belt)♦
8:00pm ~ 9:00pm » Seniors (5th Kyu ~ blue belt and above)♦
Nunnery Wood
6:30pm ~ 7:30pm » Beginners and intermediates (to 6th Kyu ~ green belt)♦
7:30pm ~ 8:30pm » Seniors (5th Kyu ~ blue belt and above)♦
♦ Any changes to our regular class schedules will always be communicated in advance in ‘Recent Posts’ .
Note: Senior karateka may attend both sessions (at no extra cost) to benefit from extra training.
However, instruction in the first class will always be focused towards our beginners and intermediates.
More class Information
Please visit the Classes page.
More club information
Our FAQ page provides detailed club information.
However, if there is further information you require, why not visit our dojo. You will find an open and friendly welcome awaits.
You can also use our Contact Us page or email us by clicking here.
Rest in peace Sensei
With very deep sadness and regret the IJKA would like to inform all its members that Kato Shihan 9th Dan IJKA World Chief Instructor sadly passed away on the morning of Thursday 16th April 2020.
An inspiration to so many karateka throughout his long life he will be sadly missed by the worldwide karate community.
It was his wish that everyone celebrate his life and not mourn his passing. Please raise a glass and remember all the training and good times we had together. OSS
The worldwide IJKA karate family sends deepest condolence to Hideko, Sakura, Ryota and Milena at this difficult time.
Rest in peace Sensei.
Kato Shihan visits Worcester
Worcester Shotokan Karate Club would like to thank Kato Shihan 9th Dan IJKA World Chief Instructor for a fabulous seminar held on Saturday 12th October at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex.
The club would like to thank all karateka that attended the seminar and enjoyed 4 hours of fabulous instruction with assistance from Milena Galabova 5th Dan and Paul Kotowski 6th Dan.
Congratulations to Frank Rhodes and Bob Duarte who were selected for Nidan gradings on the day and await the result from Kato Shihan.
The club looks forward to Kato Shihan’s next visit.
Read all about it….
We are in the Worcester News On-Line edition as of today with coverage of the seminar that took place with Kato Shihan on 23rd March.
Read all about it ~
Worcester News Sport
Shihan Kato 9th Dan in Worcester for IJKA Seminar
Worcester Shotokan Karate Club (WSKC) hosted a seminar with Hanshi Sadashige Kato 9th Dan, IJKA World Chief Instructor. on Saturday 23rd March 2019.
The seminar was held in the Dance Studio at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex, WSKC’s honbu dojo.
Fabulous instruction by Shihan Kato 9th Dan and demonstrations by Milena Galabova 5th Dan.
The seminar was attended by karateka of all ranks from 7th Dan to beginners who came from England, Ireland and Scotland for the privilege of training under Shihan Kato.
Well deserved congratulations go to Maya Garbett, Iben Tromholt (West Midlands Shotokan Karate Academy) and Samantha Widdop (Blackpool and Wyre) who all passed their Shodan (1st Dan) grading under Sensei Kato 9th Dan IJKA World Chief Instructor.
Maya and Iben have been receiving invaluable extra tuition from Sensei Steve Cameron 4th Dan IJKA, Chief Instructor of Worcester Shotokan Karate Club, along with regular instruction from Sensei Kevin Belwood 3rd Dan IJKA, Chief Instructor of West Midlands Shotokan Karate Academy.
Samantha trains with Sensei Ron Belwood 7th Dan IJKA at his Blackpool and Wyre dojo.
Finally, huge congratulations to Alex Carroll from Aberdeen Shotokan Karate Club who passed his Rukodan (6th Dan) grading under Sensei Kato 9th Dan IJKA World Chief Instructor.
Domo Arigato to all the karateka that attended from Sensei Steve Cameron.
Worcester Shotokan Karate Club and IJKA England look forward to Shihan’s next visit.
Domo Arigato Sensei.
IJKA ~ Looking into the future
A new video has been released on 6th January 2019 ~ Watch it now…
Want to change your life?
Worcester Shotokan Karate Club is now accepting beginners.
Looking to change your life….why not join us on the journey.
Shotokan karate might just change your life for ever……..for the better.
Visit our Beginners page to find out more.
Ossu,
IJKA UK Winter seminar
The IJKA UK Winter Seminar took place at Worcester on 11th February 2023.
Keith Crighton Sensei 7th Dan IJKA took the seminar and his 50 years with Kato Shihan were evident in the quality of instruction given throughout the day.
Mind games with Kihon and Kumite routines were excellent, as was the focus on the ‘Shodan’ katas, Bassai Dai and Junro Shodan.
Congratulations to James Spry and Chris Adams of the Worcester Dojo for successfully reaching the first step, Shodan, on the day.
Kato Shihan’s spirit was with us in the dojo.
IJKA UK look forward to more seminars this year.
Osu
Some of the attendees at the seminar
IJKA UK seminar at Worcester
On 11th February Keith Crighton 7th Dan IJKA will be teaching at a seminar at the Worcester dojo.
Keith was a student of the late Kato Shihan 10th Dan for 50 years and took all his Dan gradings with Sensei.
All grades and all associations welcome.
Seminar Details
Happy NewYear
Happy New Year to all our students.
The club will resume normal class schedules on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at The Platinum Hall, Crowle.
Domo Arigato,
Steve
Road Closure Notice
From Monday 25th July for 12 days, Church Road, Crowle will be closed for highways work near the Platinum Hall.
Access to the Platinum Hall will still be possible via Church Road but only from exiting the A422 at Broughton Hackett.
The club will be open and classes will not be affected during this period.
We look forward to seeing you all for full on Shotokan Karate.
Osu,