Chelmsford Shotokan Karate Club
"KARATE IS ABOUT MANY THINGS,
BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST
IT IS ABOUT TRAINING"
ABOUT OUR CLUB
Our Club was established by Sensei Charles and Sensei Dot Naylor in 1967 and we are proud to be affiliated to the KUGB (the Karate Union of Great Britain), the UK’s largest single style Karate Organisation.
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Our Chief Instructors, Sensei Jane Naylor-Jones (5th Dan) and Sensei Richard Naylor-Jones (5th Dan), are Long Standing Members of the KUGB, qualified KUGB Instructors, Senior Assessors, and are fully DBS checked. They are supported by a team of qualified Black Belt Instructors. Together we are committed to the highest standard of teaching.
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Anyone from age 4 years old and upwards, with no upper age limit for adults, can start learning Karate with us.
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At Chelmsford Karate Club we stress the importance of true Karate spirit to our students and, to this end, emphasis is always placed on the development of the disciplines of Character, Sincerity, Effort, Etiquette and Self Control. It is because of this training that our students attain such high standards, both in and out of the Dojo.
CHOOSE the class that's right for you
We have a variety different types of classes for all ages and abilities.
Classes for Kids
Ages 4-10
Beginner to Red Belt
One-To-One Tuition
All Ages
All Grades
Classes for Everyone
All Ages
All Grades
Classes for High Grades
All Ages
Black and Brown Belts
Classes for Adults
Ages 16+
Beginner to Purple Belt
See what special classes and courses are available over the next few months!
SUCCESS STORIES
Sensei Dot Naylor was awarded the 'Unsung Hero'- Active Essex Sports Awards.
DECEMBER, 2014
Our Club was awarded the title: 'Team of the Year' - Essex Chronicle Sports Awards.
JANUARY, 2015
The Prime Minister awarded Sensei Dot Naylor with a UK Point of Light Award.
JUNE, 2015
Our Club was approved as a Fitness in Mind UK.
JUNE, 2017
Sensei Richard Naylor-Jones was awarded 'Ambassador of the Year' - Active Essex for his voluntary work with Disability Sports.
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One of our students, Mia Hillsden, was awarded 'Young Sports Personality of the Year' -Active Essex following her becoming both British Youth Grand Champion and being crowned World Female Youth Kata Champion- Italy.
DECEMBER, 2017
Sensei Jane Naylor-Jones was awarded 'Coach of the Year'- Active Essex Sports Awards.
DECEMBER, 2018