Selby Shotokan Karate Club

Excellent Karate club with excellent instructors and a fantastic approach to teaching - not just the skills of Karate but also the discipline, attitude and spirit of martial arts in a way that works for students of all ages. The Little Ninjas class is a great way for very young kids to start learning some really useful life skills, have fun and get some exercise at the same time whilst the seniors class really helps new students develop from the ground up. For me, there is no better place to...

My daughter started just over 3 years ago, at the age of 6, and loved karate straight away as the little ninja class is fun while teaching the skills needed for karate. After watching for about 8 months I decided to give it a go in the senior class (10 years + or when the younger ones are ready to progress), having done no sport since I was a teenager I was a little worried but the club is so supportive of people of all abilities. My fitness and confidence grew quickly. My son desperately wan...

I have trained in shotokan karate for many years and attained 3rd Dan black belt. I took about 10 years out from karate training mainly due to work and family commitments. Over those years i never really lost contact with the friends I made there. I started training again in January 2017. I have trained at many clubs around the UK and also internationally and can honestly say Selby club has to be up there with the best. It is a Family friendly club that can give quality training to anyone f...

Best club for both beginners and more experienced karateka. I started my karate journey here and will continue once my toddler gets a bit older. Knowledgeable and supportive higher grades support newbies and less experienced karateka and everyone leaves feeling stretched and challenged. If you want a family atmosphere this is the place for you!

The instructors at Selby Shotokan Karate club have vast amounts of experience and all are CRB checked and have undertaken child protection courses. This is a family run and family friendly club and in some cases three generations of the same family attend the club. The club is affiliated to the JKS, which gives the club access to instruction from the most senior instructors in the UK and internationally. Traditional karate is taught in a safe and supportive environment and the club has strong...