Clifton & East Leake Shotokan Academy

High quality martial arts instruction in a positive, safe and encouraging environment for people from 4 years to adult. Training under Shihan Barker, 6th Dan, our innovative teaching methods and unique curriculum are designed to allow you to learn in a step-by-step fashion.

"You have nothing to lose and everything to gain."

Free Karate - Awards for All

The academy runs a National Lottery funded Karate course for beginners (7 years and over) under the Awards for All scheme more ...

Take Part with your Child

Is your child between the age of 4 and 11 years? Why not take part in our parent-child coaching scheme. First 4 lessons free with no obligation. more...

Charity Funday

Clifton & East Leake Shotokan Academy hosted a Charity Funday in Clifton on Saturday 26th September. Over £3000 was raised for UK Meningitis and Nepalese Education and Medical Charities

Training Location Change

Our Tuesday night training location changes from February 9th. Please check the Training Locations page for full details of the new venue.

Summer Grading - 12th June

The next grading for club members will be taking place at the Highbank Community Centre on Saturday 12th June at 10:30am. Please arrive in time to be registered for the grading and don't forget your licence which must be valid and in date.