Fitness, confidence, discipline, all trained in a traditional atmosphere
Our instructor, John Burke renshi, training in Okinawa with Hokama Tetsuhiro Hanshi
Going to train in Japan and Okinawa is always a great experience. We are honoured to have been several times, and to have taught in the country that is the home of Karate
Our instructor, John Burke renshi, with Black Belt Grading examiner Anthony Blades kyoshi
Friends and colleagues for more than 20 years, having Kyoshi officiate at our Black Belt tests is our honour.
Senior Martial Arts Teachers
Hanshi Patrick McCarthy, 9th Dan, is a welcome guest instructor at our club. We like to bring in the best.
Senior Instructors
Involved in the martial arts for many years, the senior instructors have a keen eye for details.
Grading Results
Grading Results
On Saturday 13th November 2021 we were very pleased to announce that Josh Adams was awarded SHODAN black belt after examination by Anthony Blades kyoshi and John Burke renshi.
On Saturday 9th July 2022 Tobiasz Mocek was awarded his Yellow Stripe belt. Kitto Farmer was awarded his Orange Stripe belt, in Little Warriors class by John Burke renshi and Janet Drew sensei at Newton Abbot dojo.
On Friday 5th August the following students were tested by John Burke renshi at Newton Abbot dojo as part of the Summer School course, and found to be worthy of the grades listed:
1st kyu Hannah Ward
5th kyu Charlie Slade
7th kyu Harrison Ball
8th kyu Joseph Da Cunha
9th kyu Stanley Maunder, Rufus Tucker
Congratulations to you all on your achievement, and may you have continued success and improvement with your training