Shirokawa Karate Academy

Every black belt started as a beginner.

Karate isn't about being perfect—it's about becoming better than you were yesterday.

At Shirokawa Karate Academy, our students build confidence, focus and achieve more, one class at a time.

Ready to start your journey?

Book your FREE trial class today.

https://shirokawa.co.uk/book-a-free-trial/

📣Remember: All of our karate classes are closed tonight for the bank holiday.

Please feel free to make up for missed training at any of our other classes.

Enjoy the long weekend! 🌞

What a great weekend of training!
Thank you to Norio Kawasaki Sensei for sharing your karate with us.
Thank you to Mike McCusker Sensei and to Holly Rye Sensei for organising everything.

Curious about karate training? Come and experience the benefits for yourself.

👉👉Book here https://shirokawa.co.uk/book-a-free-trial/

📣 Karate is ON tonight!

Drop a 👊 in the comments if you’re coming!

📣Karate classes are CLOSED on Monday 6 April.

All other classes are open as normal during the Easter break.
Please feel free to make up for missed training at any of our other classes. 🥋

📍Full class list here: https://shirokawa.co.uk/locations/

Enjoy the long weekend!

🥋 Thinking about trying karate? Now’s your moment! 🥋

You don’t need experience.
You don’t need to be super fit.
You just need to start.

At our club, beginners are always welcome — we’ll guide you by step, helping you build confidence, fitness, and focus in a friendly, supportive environment.

👊 No pressure
👊 Learn at your own pace
👊 Suitable for age 7 and up

Come along, give it a try, and see what you’re capable of. Your journey starts on the mat.

📩 Message us to book your first class!

We are deeply honoured to invite karateka of all ages and grades to a very special seminar with Norio Kawasaki Sensei,
Chief Instructor of Tenshinjuku Dojo, Kamakura, Japan.

Kawasaki Sensei is dedicated to preserving and teaching his interpretation of “Old Shotokan” — karate rooted in efficiency, structure, balance, and purpose.
Not karate built on speed or athleticism alone, but karate built on principles that endure.

Central to his teaching is a powerful belief:
that traditional Shotokan Karate is for everyone — young and old alike. That with correct mechanics, posture, timing, and intent, karate remains something that can be practised, refined, and deepened across an entire lifetime. If you are serious about traditional Shotokan— This seminar is for you.

There will be a Friday evening session and a Saturday session.

Fees and details on how to book will follow shortly.

Places are limited. Early booking strongly advised.

Further details to follow. 🥋

✨Confidence Starts Here✨

One of the most rewarding parts of teaching karate is seeing children gradually grow in confidence. It often starts quietly — standing a little taller, volunteering first, trying again when something doesn’t work straight away.

Through structured, supportive training they learn to:

⭐ Believe in themselves
⭐ Stay focused on their goals
⭐ Keep trying when things feel challenging
⭐ Support and encourage each other
⭐ Feel proud of their progress

Karate isn’t just about physical skills — it’s about helping children feel capable and self-assured in what they do.

And that confidence carries far beyond the dojo.

🌟 Student Success Spotlight 🌟

This week we’re celebrating Can Aydogdu for passing his recent karate grading and achieving 2nd Kyu! 🥋

His hard work, determination and commitment to improvement have been outstanding — and this achievement is thoroughly deserved.

👏 Let’s all give a big round of applause to Can for showing what can be achieved with focus and dedication!