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-sensei dot naylor
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Our Family Classes, also known as All Grades Classes, are for all ages and abilities within karate, from first-lesson beginners to elite athletes.
Many of our students say that training in an environment full of dedicated, hard-working karateka helps to motivate them to train to the best of their abilities.
Our Family Classes, also known as All Grades Classes, are for all ages and abilities within karate, from first-lesson beginners to elite athletes.
Many of our students say that training in an environment full of dedicated, hard-working karateka helps to motivate them to train to the best of their abilities.
Our Family Classes, also known as All Grades Classes, are for all ages and abilities within karate, from first-lesson beginners to elite athletes.
Many of our students say that training in an environment full of dedicated, hard-working karateka helps to motivate them to train to the best of their abilities.
"allowing our students to continue to train in a safe, controlled environment is our priority"
"allowing our students to continue to train in a safe, controlled environment is our priority"
shotokan tigers
shotokan tigers
2019
2019
2019
sunday 27th february
Choosing a karate club is about far more than choosing somewhere to train.
It's about finding a club where you'll be encouraged, challenged and supported to become the best version of yourself, whatever your age or experience.
Since 1967, that's exactly what we've been doing at Chelmsford Karate Club.
Nearly 60 Years of Karate in Chelmsford
Chelmsford Karate Club was founded in 1967 by Sensei Charles and Sensei Dot Naylor and is the longest-established karate club in Chelmsford.
From those early beginnings, the club has grown through generations of students and instructors, while remaining true to the traditional Shotokan karate and values on which it was founded.
Across nearly six decades, we've seen generations grow up within the club, with some returning years later to train alongside their own children.
Today, Chelmsford Karate Club is run by Sensei Jane Naylor-Jones, Charles and Dot's daughter, and her husband Richard, continuing what her parents began nearly sixty years ago.
Traditional Shotokan Karate
Chelmsford Karate Club teaches traditional Shotokan karate and has been affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB) since its earliest years.
Being part of the KUGB gives our members access to nationally recognised gradings, courses and competitions, as well as opportunities to train with some of the most experienced instructors in British karate.
For us, traditional karate means maintaining high standards while helping every student progress at a pace that is right for them.
Experienced Instructors
The quality of your karate depends enormously on the quality of the people teaching you.
Our senior instructors have decades of experience and are supported by a team of highly qualified instructors, most of whom began their own karate journey at Chelmsford Karate Club.
Together, they bring experience from teaching, competition, refereeing and examining, while sharing the same aim: to help every student get the very best from their karate.
A Club for Everyone
Karate really can be a lifelong activity.
At Chelmsford Karate Club, we have members ranging from young children taking their first steps in karate to adults who have trained for decades.Children, teenagers and adults train with us for many different reasons, from confidence and fitness to competition, friendship or simply the enjoyment of learning something new.
Families can train alongside one another, while every student is encouraged to pursue the aspects of karate that matter most to them.
High Standards, Individual Progress
We believe good karate takes time.
Students are encouraged to work hard, develop strong foundations and make genuine progress. Gradings are something to work towards, not something that happens simply because a certain amount of time has passed.
At the same time, everyone develops differently. Our instructors get to know their students and help them progress according to their age, experience and ability.
Our aim isn't simply to help students earn belts. It's to help them become better people.
Opportunities beyond the Dojo
Karate can be as much or as little a part of your life as you want it to be.
For those who want to explore further, Chelmsford Karate Club offers opportunities to train on specialist courses, compete at club, regional and national level, develop leadership skills and work towards personal goals both inside and outside the dojo.
Our students have gone on to compete internationally, represent England, become instructors, referees and leaders within karate. Others simply enjoy training each week, improving their karate and being part of the club.
There is no single path through karate. We’ll help you find yours.
Safety & Safeguarding
The safety and wellbeing of our members is paramount.We are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for everyone who trains with us. Our instructors are appropriately qualified, DBS checked and supported by clear safeguarding policies and procedures.We take our responsibilities seriously and work closely with the KUGB to ensure safeguarding remains at the heart of how our club operates.
Ready to get started?
Whether you're looking for karate for your child, your teenager or yourself, we'd love to welcome you to Chelmsford Karate Club.
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