Bristol Karate Club

Bristol Karate Club Non-profit-making karate club based in Totterdown, Bristol. The club has a friendly atmosphere and beginners are always welcome.

We have been established in Bristol for over 50 years and we are proud to be founder members of the Western Karate Union. The style of karate we practice has its origins in the Wado Ryu system and has been developed and enhanced over the years. Our students come from all walks of life and range from complete novices up to International Level including a World Champion! The club was founded in 1968

by Dave Wheatley, and the standards set at the club are of the highest level and are trained by a team of dedicated instructors led by Alan Flook (8th Dan), Dave Wheatley (8th Dan) and Andy Gunton (7th Dan) who are all nationally recognised and highly respected, they are in turn supported by a team of 3rd,4th and 5th Dan instructors. Please see our website for further information.

Bristol Summer Course 2026Hello, just a quick reminder the summer course is Saturday 2nd July.U14s: 10am - 12noonAdults:...
03/07/2026

Bristol Summer Course 2026

Hello, just a quick reminder the summer course is Saturday 2nd July.

U14s: 10am - 12noon
Adults: 1pm - 3pm

Come join us for this free training event

As the weather is going to be hot, karate or plain t-shirts (no football, rugby, etc) can be worn with gi trousers

21/05/2026

Grading!

Just a reminder, there is a grading tonight for anyone attempting 8th kyu or below (all stripped belts) from 18:15.

Training as normal for higher grades at 19:15

28/01/2026
Well done everyone.Have a great Christmas break and we'll see you on Jan 8th
18/12/2025

Well done everyone.

Have a great Christmas break and we'll see you on Jan 8th

Congratulations to Joash, Arthur, Stuart, Paris & Emily for their promotions. Keep up the great work
03/12/2025

Congratulations to Joash, Arthur, Stuart, Paris & Emily for their promotions. Keep up the great work

27/07/2025

Opening times over the summer holidays (Juniors):

21st August. 19:00 - 20.15 (single class)
28th August. 19:00 - 20:15 (single class)
4th September. Back to normal U10s 18:15 - 19:00, +10s 19:15 - 20:30

Seniors: Normal times, Tues & Fri.

A successful grading. Well done to everyone on their promotions
27/07/2025

A successful grading. Well done to everyone on their promotions

On Saturday 5th July, Bristol Karate Club hosted the 2025 Bristol (WKU) Summer Course. Joining us were members from Clev...
09/07/2025

On Saturday 5th July, Bristol Karate Club hosted the 2025 Bristol (WKU) Summer Course. Joining us were members from Clevedon Karate Kai , Yeovil Karate Club, Griffin Karate Club, Colchester Karate - Traditional, Brightlingsea Karate Club and Ryan Lambotte & Keri Murrell all the way from Jersey Wado Ryu.

Congratulations to the following for their promotions:

Dave Wheatley – 9th Dan

Les Birkin – 9th Dan

Andy Gunton – 8th Dan

Rob Smith – 8th Dan

Kevin Barrett – 7th Dan

Nigel Langson – 7th Dan

Sue Fairs – 7th Dan

Gary Wilson – 6th Dan

Good results from WKL4 today:Gold - Jimmy (bag)Silver - Etty (kumite)Silver - Jimmy (kumite)Bronze - Calvin (kata)Bronze...
29/06/2025

Good results from WKL4 today:
Gold - Jimmy (bag)
Silver - Etty (kumite)
Silver - Jimmy (kumite)
Bronze - Calvin (kata)
Bronze - Calvin (kata open)
Bronze - Archie (kumite)
Bronze - Will (kumite)

A special mention to Felix for getting his first win in the bag event. Well done everyone and keep up the hard work.

Well done to everyone who passed their grading!Just a reminder the club is closed on Thursdays over the Easter holiday. ...
04/04/2025

Well done to everyone who passed their grading!

Just a reminder the club is closed on Thursdays over the Easter holiday. Have a good break and we'll see you on 24th April.

Tues and Fri are open, as normal.

Address

Totter
Bristol
BS43DJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Friday 7pm - 8pm

Telephone

+447831486707

Website

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