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 7th March 2026 an examination panel consisting of a 3rd Dan, two 4th Dans, a 5th Dan and 7th Dan were pleased to announce that Nick Hawkes sensei was awarded Sandan Joe Magor was awarded Nidan Jamie Blondell, Slav Holubinka, Sam Schafer, and Charlie Slade were awarded Shodan
Congratulations to the new DAN Grade holders.
On Saturday 13th September 2025 Isla-Grace Westlake was awarded her Yellow Stripe belt and Lucas Cooper was awarded his Red Stripe belt. in Little Warriors class by John Burke renshi and Janet Drew sensei at Newton Abbot dojo.
On Sunday 15th February 2026 at the Newton Abbot dojo the following grades were awarded under exam conditions by John Burke renshi, Janet Drew sensei and Deborah Needham sensei with assistance from Nick Hawkes:
2nd kyu Sora Thomson Tanaka
5th kyu Ted Kirsop Taylor
6th Kyu Elsie Angell
7th Kyu Lokesh Balaji
8th kyu Toby Chambers, Jasmine Fry
9th kyu Jude Arnold
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.
