Welcome!

Colchester Shotokan Karate Club is a family oriented club where students of all ages and skill levels train side by side. Currently that's age 6 to 66, and beginner to an 8th Dan black belt! The Club is run by a group of experienced black belt instructors who volunteer their time for free. CSKC is a not-for-profit club, meaning that any income received remains within the Club for the benefit of its members. We can therefore keep our fees very fair.


Founded in 1983, CSKC is a long standing member of the Toyakwai Karate Association (TKA) and also affiliated to the English United Karate Federation (EUKF).


We train at Colchester Academy School Sports Centre, Hawthorn Road, CO4 3JL on Tuesdays and Fridays, 7.00pm to 8.30pm. If you would like any further information please call me on 07958 537575 or email me at paul@colchestershotokan.com  .

We offer four free lessons, so why not give it a try this new year!

Paul Sumner, 5th Dan Instructor


This photo shows students who passed the December 2023 kyu grading (coloured belt exam), plus instructors Iain on the left and Paul on the right.