Hillsborough Karate Club

Reminder No Class this evening at Forge Valley school.

Just a quick reminder that there is no class this evening (Tuesday 07/04/2026) at Forge Valley School.

The next class at Forge Valley School will be on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 6pm

Tag a woman who inspires you in karate 🥋👇

Today is International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women and girls across the English Karate Alliance who train, compete, coach, and lead within our community 🩷

In a sport that has traditionally had fewer female voices, our women have continued to step onto the tatami, grow the sport, and inspire the next generation of karateka 💪

Here’s to the women helping shape the future of the English Karate Alliance 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁

Darcy led the class this week in practice of her future Assistant Instructors certificate;
Passing on knowledge to the younger generation, we practiced quick-reactions, flexibility & co-ordination🥋
Smiles all round, great energy & brilliant progress from everyone 🙌🏼🥊

As you step into 2026 why not try something new and find a new passion for Karate with us! We offer a first FREE lesson, so what is there to lose? 🥊
We are a Shukokai Karate Club based at Forge Valley Sports Centre, Stannington.
£5 Per Lesson | Pay As You Go | No Contracts or Monthly Fees | Every Tuesday 18.00-19.30

✅ All Abilities Welcome, Including New Beginners!
✅ Age 8+ (6+ with accompanying adult)
✅ First Lesson FREE
✅ Learn New Life & Social Skills
✅ Self Defence & Discipline
✅ Enhance Stamina & Fitness
✅ Compete Nationally & Internationally
✅ Earn National & World Titles

Today is the opportunity to build the tomorrow you want 💪🏼 We all have our own Karate journeys within our dojo... let's see where yours takes you! 🥊🥋

Drop us a message for more information!

Chief Instructor Sensei Karl returns home as a 3x 2025 European Medalist! 🏆

Huge congratulations to Sensei Karl who represented our club, the EKA & England last week at the WKC European Championships in Timisoara, Romania 🇷🇴 . Competing in 3 events & proudly earning 3x medals along the way! 🏆👏🏼

Results:
🥈Silver in Individual Male Veterans Sanbon Kumite
🥈Silver in Individual Male Veterans Ippon Kumite
🥉Bronze in Individual Male 41+ Sh*to-Ryu Kata

Good luck to Chief Instructor, Sensei Karl who is competing at the WKC European Championships in Romania this weekend 🇷🇴 Representing England & the English Karate Alliance🏆

A few action shots from Emily’s events at the Yorkshire Open Championships🏆

With thanks to Bob Hague for the fantastic photos! 📸

Emily represented Hillsborough Karate Club & the EKA last Sunday, competing in the Yorkshire Open Championships. 3 categories entered & 3 medals taken home! 🙌🏼

🥈Silver in Senior Male & Female Individual Kata
🥈Silver in Senior Female Team Kumite
🥉Bronze in Senior Individual Kumite

Congratulations 👏🏼🏆🥋

Sensei Pete & Abi headed to Birmingham at the weekend to Officiate at the GB Open Championships 🇬🇧
This was Abi’s first major competition acting as an Official, - a long 12 hour day but worth it for the experiences & growth gained! 🥋

📸 | GB Open Karate

Cancellation of Class on 23/09/2025

Please note that there will no Karate Class at Forge Valley on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.
There will be a class as normal the following Tuesday (30/092025)