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  • Sensei Mark D and Mark F recently received their 7th Dan
    Chikara karate is proud to announce that Sensei Mark D’arcy and Sensei Mark Fletcher were awarded their 7th Dan grades from the BKA. Sensei D’Arcy for his 45 plus years in Shotokan Karate, developing and running Chikara and his involvement in the BKA. Sensei Fletcher for his 40 plus years in Goju Ryu, teaching at… Read more: Sensei Mark D and Mark F recently received their 7th Dan
  • Covid-19 Update 17th of May 2021
    We are pleased to announce that we are now able to train indoors. Sessions are now open to all grades and ages. Times are available on our find us page. We hope to see you soon!
  • Covid-19 Update November
    Please note due to the current restrictions we are unable to offer physical lessons and they are now all online. Please contact us for more information.
  • Covid-19 Update – September
    Great news! We are delighted to announce the re-opening of our classes across 5 of our locations. Whilst Wednesday class remains closed for the time being we are able to maintain social distancing measures in our classes. Please see the Find Us page for more details. We hope to welcome you to Chikara soon! Thank… Read more: Covid-19 Update – September
  • Covid-19
    It is with a heavy heart that we have had to temporarily close our doors for the first time in over 30 years. We will be back soon, stronger than ever! However, we are still running online training sessions 3 times per week, please contact us for more details. But for now stay home, stay… Read more: Covid-19
  • Grading Information – March 2020
    Message from Sensei Mark Darcy: Pre-Grading date 10th of March 2020 Grading Day 17th of March 2020 Times are as follows: 6pm for Tigers and Jido/6.35pm for red belt and above. You must arrive 5-10 minutes early.
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    Warm welcome from us here at Chikara Karate.