Ashington Shotokan Karate

Ashington Shotokan Karate Ashington Shotokan Karate Club was established in 1974. A message from Sensei Jill:
"I started teaching in Ashington more than 30 years ago.

The senior instructors are Sensei Trish Bruce, 6th Dan , Sensei Evie Ackroyd 3rd Dan and Sensei Paul Carmichael 2nd Dan. I hadn’t been a black belt for many years, but had experienced good teaching and instruction at the Ashington Shotokan Karate Club main dojo, and we were keen to open another venue in the town centre. The club is affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain, the largest Shot

okan organisation in the United Kingdom, with over 14,000 members and 380 clubs around the country. The club has produced many good students including several who train on the KUGB National Squads, National Champions, and International Competitors. There have been several occasions when parents have started training in the class with their children and are still training now! One of these parents is one of our club instructors, Sensei Trish Bruce, who specialises in taking the junior grades. Many of our students join other KUGB clubs when they move away to University as the KUGB have many clubs within the University network." The club dojo at Ashington YMCA was established in 1988 by Sensei Jill Kelly, and was moved to Ashington Leisure Centre in 2016. The current instructors are Sensei Jill Kelly, 6th Dan and Sensei Trish Bruce, 6th Dan. The classes are held at Ashington Leisure Centre on Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland. The training times are as listed below. SATURDAYS:
9:15am-10:15am All grades beginner to black belt.
10:15am-10:45am (brown and black belts)

THURSDAYS:
5:15pm-6:15pm All grades beginner to black belt.
6:15pm-6:45pm (brown and black belts)

Price: £7.00 per session
Special deals available for families of three or more.

The final day of the Advanced Kata and Kumite course at Sendai Kushiro and it continued with the high standard of tuitio...
31/08/2026

The final day of the Advanced Kata and Kumite course at Sendai Kushiro and it continued with the high standard of tuition.
Absolutely fantastic Instructors the whole weekend.
The technical detail and development was inspirational. The positive atmosphere generated by everyone who attended is amazing. Looking forward to the next course.
Thank you again Sensei John Bruce, Sensei Holly Bruce and guest instructor from Italy Sensei Francesco Rocchetti
Thank you Anthea for all the fabulous photos

Sensei Trish attended the first day of the Advanced Kata and Kumite course held at City Space Sunderland.The annual cour...
30/08/2026

Sensei Trish attended the first day of the Advanced Kata and Kumite course held at City Space Sunderland.
The annual course for brown and black belts with instructors Sensei John Bruce, Sensei Holly Bruce and this year's guest instructor from Italy Sensei Francesco Rochetti.
A brilliant start to the weekend with excellent work on technical detail and development in katas and basics. Looking forward to more today.
Also great to meet up with friends from all over the UK and Ireland.

IMPORTANT DATE for your diary.Ashington Karate clubs next grading is now confirmed for Sunday November 1st.The grading e...
09/08/2026

IMPORTANT DATE for your diary.
Ashington Karate clubs next grading is now confirmed for Sunday November 1st.
The grading examiner is Sensei John Bruce 6th Dan.
Preparation for all gradings and personal development is so important to everyone.
All KUGB members are welcome to attend.
Further details on the poster.

The KUGB(karate union of Great Britain) Summer Course was held at Lancaster University and finished today following a we...
07/08/2026

The KUGB(karate union of Great Britain) Summer Course was held at Lancaster University and finished today following a week of training with the most Senior Instructors in the KUGB.
Sensei Billy Higgins 8th Dan
Sensei Jimmy Brennan 8th Dan
Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan
Sensei Garry Harford 8th Dan
and guest instructor Sensei Caroline McGrath 6th Dan.
Jack Hetherington attended the whole week including the extra activities and had an absolutely fantastic time. In his words
"This year's summer school has been absolutely amazing. I've taken so much away it'll go miles in improving my karate also made lots of new friends which makes for some unforgettable memories. I'm already looking forward to the 2027 summer school"
A fabulous experience Jack.

Sensei Trish attended the KUGB grading examiners training session and course held at Lancaster University today.Pictured...
02/08/2026

Sensei Trish attended the KUGB grading examiners training session and course held at Lancaster University today.
Pictured with Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan. Technical Lead of the KUGB.
A valuable and productive day, helping maintain the technical quality and integrity that the KUGB (Karate Union of Great Britain) is renowned for.

02/08/2026

Today, the KUGB held its second Grading Examiners Course of 2026 at Lancaster University, bringing together Examiners from across the country for an important day of technical training, guidance, and standardisation.

Led by Sensei Frank Brennan (8th Dan), the KUGB's Technical Lead, the course drew on his extensive knowledge and experience to reinforce the high standards expected throughout the organisation.

A valuable and productive day, helping to maintain the technical quality and integrity that the KUGB is renowned for.

Ashley Gillings Student of the Month for June. Constantly striving to improve and push through the barriers.Well deserve...
01/08/2026

Ashley Gillings Student of the Month for June. Constantly striving to improve and push through the barriers.
Well deserved Ashley

Congratulations Ben Martin with 100% attendance for June.
01/08/2026

Congratulations Ben Martin with 100% attendance for June.

Sensei Jill and Ethan Carmichael training with Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan. Senior grades covering kata GoJuShiho sho i...
14/07/2026

Sensei Jill and Ethan Carmichael training with Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan. Senior grades covering kata GoJuShiho sho including bunkai (kata application)
Brown belts covering Heian katas.
Thank you karate club for the photos.

Congratulations to Daniel Duncan awarded student of the month. His continued improvement, and dedication to training and...
06/07/2026

Congratulations to Daniel Duncan awarded student of the month. His continued improvement, and dedication to training and moving forward is so well deserved. Well done Daniel.

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Ashington Leisure Centre, Lintonville Terrace
Ashington
NE639XG

Opening Hours

Thursday 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Saturday 9:15am - 10:45am

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+447930324556

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