About Our Club

Formed in 2007 the Shotokan Ryu Karate Kyokai Kokusai – SKKK, (translated as “Shotokan Style Karate Association International”) is a reputable and recognised Karate association with UK and European clubs dedicated to teaching high class traditional SHOTOKAN KARATE as passed down by Master Funakoshi and Master Nakayama of the Japan Karate Association together with the later teachings of Asai Sensei.

The Karate within SKKK Dojo is primarily taught for self-defence but there is also a small element of ‘sport karate’ taught for those wishing to compete at national and international level.

SKKK, alongside its traditional JKA based Shotokan Karate also teaches Kobudo (Japanese weapons) following a structured syllabus and grading system.

All Dojo in the UK are licenced and insured through the British Martial Art and Boxing Association (BMABA) with all instructors being enhanced DBS cleared, fully first aid trained, insured and having followed and qualified in a structured Instructors Programme based on current sports and governing body requirements.

Shelia Thurlow Sensei

14/11/1940 - 30/10/2020

SKKK—Vice President

SKKK—Chief Instructor, Shoto Tiger Groups

SKKK and WJKA International B-Grade Instructor, Examiner and Judge

ISKS— Saiko Shihan (International Council of Masters)

Health and Safety

All SKKK Dojos are fully licensed and insured for Public and Instructor Liability that is applied to each student on membership. Each Dojo Sensei is also insured and covered with a Professional Indemnity policy. All insurance is via the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association (BMABA).

All SKKK instructors have valid and up-to-date enhanced DBS checks that can be viewed as necessary for working with children and vulnerable adults. SKKK has a very comprehensive Child and Vulnerable Persons Protection Policy that is kept up to date by the association's Child Protection Team. All instructors follow a structured instructor’s program based on the JKA instructors program as well as including elements required by Governing Bodies.

All SKKK instructors are first aid trained to Health and Safety Executive accredited standards. Annual updates are compulsory for all instructors and Dojo assistants. Every Dojo has a fully equipped first aid point.