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Best of Croydon 2024

Shirley Shotokan Karate Club
Winner of Best Martial Arts Club In Croydon 2025!

The club logo for Shirley SKC

Three Generations,
One Vision,
One Dojo

Welcome to Shirley SKC -

Traditional Shotokan Karate Classes in Shirley, Croydon

​Build confidence, fitness and self - discipline through traditional karate in a friendly welcoming club.

 

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced martial artist, our classes help children, teens and adults develop skills, focus and confidence.

 

Start you karate journey with a free trial class.
 

Why choose Shirley SKC?

  • Friendly, welcoming family atmosphere

  • Classes for children and adults

  • We specialize in Traditional Shotokan karate classes for all ages in Croydon, creating an inclusive community where everyone can thrive. If you're looking for karate classes in Croydon, this is the place to be!

  • All instructors are highly experienced, DBS-checked, JKA licensed, and trained in safeguarding and first aid, ensuring safety and quality in every session.

  • Our programs focus not just on physical fitness but also on character-building, respect, discipline and perseverance, making Shirley SKC the ideal place if you're searching for karate in Croydon

  • Enjoy a free karate class and begin your karate journey

Karate Classes For Everyone

 

Kids Karate

Fun structured lessons that help children develop confidence, coordination and respect.

Adult Karate

A challenging and rewarding way to improve fitness, learn practical skills and train at your own pace


Family Karate

Train together and enjoy a positive activity for all ages.

Students practicing their basic's (kihon)
Students practicing 1 step (Kihon IpponKumite)
Student doing a thrust kick (Yoko Geri Kekomi)
Students practicing kata

About Shirley Shotokan Karate Club
 

We are a local Karate club dedicated to teaching traditional Shotokan Karate in a supportine environment. Our goal is to help every student progress, from their first lesson through to advanced training.

A student in a Gi and red belt
A Gi (karate suit)

Award - Winning Karate Club

 

Recognised as one of Croydon's leading martial arts clubs, we are proud to support our students in achieving their goals.

 

Join us today and experience karate for yourself with a free trial

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Training Times:

Traditional Karate Classes
Wednesday's:

18:00 - 18:45 - Beginners

18:45 - 19:30 - Intermediate 

19:30 - 20:15 - Advanced
Sunday's:

10:30 - 11:15 - Beginners

11:15 - 12:00 - Intermediate

12:00 - 12:45 - Advanced

 

 Beginners & All grades welcome!

Get fitter while having fun!
The relaxed atmosphere in the Dojo and the enthusiasm of both the instructors and the students, make learning karate at Shirley SKC a whole lot of fun for karate classes near me in Croydon. There will also be opportunities for meet ups and activities outside the Dojo too!

Meet new people!
If you're looking for karate classes near me, our students vary in age, from 5 to adults. We all train together and learn from each other. You will meet some amazing and interesting people and form long-lasting friendships
Discipline for both body and mind
Karate is not just a physical activity. We also adhere to a set of principles which we strive to apply in both the Dojo and our every day lives. Join Shirley SKC and give karate classes near me a try.

Contact Us

Shirley Shotokan Karate Club

Orchard Park High School, CR0 7NJ, England, UK

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