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 18th May 2024 we were very pleased to announce that Jim Harvey sensei was awarded Godan and John Burke renshi was awarded Nanadan
Congratulations to the new DAN Grade holders.
On Saturday 20th July 2024 Isla King and Tilly Thomas were awarded their Red Stripe belts and Lockie King was awarded his OrangeStripe belt. in Little Warriors class by John Burke renshi and Janet Drew sensei at Newton Abbot dojo.
On Sunday 28th July 2024 at the Newton Abbot dojo the following grades were awarded under exam conditions by John Burke renshi, Janet Drew sensei and Deborah Needham sensei:
4th kyu Erin Chambers, Louie Chambers
6th Kyu Stanley Maunder
9th kyu Lara Thompson, Tom Thompson Mount, and Elliott Thompson Mount
At the end of Summer School 2024, on Friday 9th August, the following people were tested by John Burke renshi and Janet Drew sensei under grading conditions and following the week of intense training:
2nd kyu Jamie Blondell
4th kyu Sora Thomson Tanaka
5th kyu Dexter Beverley, Yovella Green
6th kyu Oscar Sharpe
8th kyu Maxx Quinn, Charlie Sharpe
Congratulations to you all on your achievement, and may you have continued success and improvement with your training
In other news, Oscar and Joe Magor were medal winners at the 38th Annual Competition with the English Karate Federation. Oscar took gold in the kata category for people with additional needs, and Joe took silver in his category. Later in the day, Joe took Bronze in kumite. The competition included members of the EKFs own squads, showing our standard right up there with the best of them. We're very proud of both gentlemen.
