BANBURY SHUKOKAI KARATE CENTRES
For enrolment and details please click contact page. Come along and learn the art of Japanese karate, whether for self defence, to build fitness and confidence, or as an active interest, and train with like-minded people. Karate is excellent for improving your balance and co-ordination, and overall mental wellbeing. All classes conducted by senior instructor Sensei Gareth Rees 8th Dan black belt (who has 50 years training history and knowledge) We are enrolling new students through the summer months 2026.
TRADITIONAL KARATE: TRUE TO THE ROOTS OF MARTIAL TRAINING AND PERSONAL PROTECTION.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF THROUGH CORRECT SCHOOLING, DISCIPLINED TRAINING, IN ALL ASPECTS OF SHUKOKAI KARATE, INCORPORATING BASICS, KATA, PADWORK AND KUMITE(SPARRING).
BANBURY KARATE CENTRES PRACTICE THE ORIGINAL 40 AUTHENTIC KIMURA SHUKOKAI COMBINATIONS.
8th DAN SENIOR INSTRUCTOR WITH 5 DECADES OF TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE AND COACHING. FULLY DBS CHECKED, FIRST AID TRAINED, AND CERTIFICATION IN CURRENT SAFEGUARDING POLICIES.
ASSISTED BY A TEAM OF HIGH RANKING BLACK BELT INSTRUCTORS.
We have great classes for beginners every Tuesday in Spiceball sports centre at 5.30pm,Wednesdays in Chasewell Centre 6.00pm and Fridays in Chasewell Centre 5.00pm. Ideal for children and adults. Free complimentary first lesson. Please contact to book a place.
ESTABLISHED 1987
Banbury karate students in the recent senior grade course June 2026
Banbury Karate students performing basics in our recent senior grade course June 2026
BANBURY KARATE CENTRES charity karate course September 2025 where we successfully raised £1000.00 for the local Hospice.
Banbury Karate students who attended the special advanced course November 2025.
Pinan kata course. Spiceball sports centre, May 2026.
Banbury karate centres have been running clubs in the Banbury area since 1987, and to date have taken in excess of 200 of their students to black belt. We form part of the Shukokai karate Association and have been a founding member since its creation in 1991.
The SKA chief Instructor is Sensei Malcolm Hudson 9th Dan and a former 2 weight world karate champion.
Sensei Hudson regularly visits our Banbury clubs for gradings and senior grade courses.
All our grades are recognised & registered by the association.
We teach men, ladies and children from the age of 4 years.
Please contact for more details.
email banburyshukokaikarate@gmail.com
Shukokai is a great style of traditional karate for children and adults.
Benefits include ... overall physical and mental strength, whilst learning a combat effective martial art in our family friendly Dojos.
New students are always welcome. We have evening clubs in the Banbury, Bloxham, and Bodicote areas. Also classes in various local Primary Schools(check our clubs page)
All high calibre instruction from a 8th Dan (degree) black belt, with over 5 decades of training and teaching.
Self Awareness
Self Belief
Self Confidence
Self Defence
Banbury karate centre brown and black belt students lining up for a senior grade course at Spiceball Sports Centre.
Banbury karate students lining up for a training course in Spiceball Sports Centre : Senior grades.
Banbury karate students lining up for a training course in Spiceball Sports Centre : Junior grades.
Pictured below: Sensei Gareth Rees receiving his 8th dan black belt from former world karate champion, Sensei Malcolm Hudson 9th dan February 2026. Sensei Rees has now been promoted to Hachidan within the Shukokai Karate Association.
Above and below: Some of our students who attended our recent pre grading courses, in preparation for March grading examinations, 2026.
Photos from around our clubs/courses
Training and group photos from our clubs, Summer 2023
Sensei Kimura
Students of Kimura Shukokai learn how to use the biggest muscles of the body to generate this power and speed, and when the technique is mastered, they will be able to overcome their opponents with what Sensei Kimura referred to as "One hit." Along with this tremendous ability comes the responsibility of control: students must practice with control in mind, and safety is paramount in the practice, both in and out of the dojo.
Shukokai, above all, is an education in body mechanics, and students find their ability in other sports improves greatly through this practice. Understanding how to use the entire body to create force is the core of all athletic endeavors, and nowhere is this point more dramatically revealed than when learning the proper technique to throw a punch or kick. The ethos of Shukokai Karate is using the correct body mechanics and principles efficiently through the groundwork on which Kimura Shukokai is based, to be combat effective. As students learn how to use the body with this efficiency and understand the importance of self-control, they have gained invaluable knowledge that can be applied to every aspect of their lives.
Kimura Philosophy
The Kimura Philosophy of teaching the art of Shukokai is based on a series of stages which plan for and follow a student's physical and spiritual progress during their development.
GOALS must be set. Setting these goals recognizes a desire to improve oneself. They should be high enough to challenge, but at the same time be within reach. Shukokai provides the perfect balance of physical and mental challenge, as well as a series of goals that are attainable through hard work and discipline.
The proper PLAN toward these Goals is essential. A proven, well-rounded system of training is the foundation of all instruction at Banbury Shukokai Karate.
Through WORK, ACTION and PROGRESS one truly begins to see and feel the benefits of Shukokai training, and those around you will notice a difference as well. The results of the sweat and effort become clear: the child will begin to show respect, exhibit discipline and display an increase in motivation. The adult will begin to gain control and focus energy responsibly.
At this stage, the most important benefit of Shukokai is achieved: SELF CONFIDENCE. Not just in Karate...but in all areas of your life.
Start your training today, and learn how Shukokai will make a positive difference in your life.
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