Heronsgate Milton Keynes Walnut Tree karate classes

05/03/2026

Congrats to those who graded last Sunday from Heronsgate karate club in Walnut Tree and passed their grading. If you’d like to learn karate come and try out a free lesson from 6:30pm-8:30pm tonight or on most Thursdays at the same time.

28/02/2026

Grading tomorrow!

10/02/2026

All our Thursday classes now include tournament and fighting training. We believe karate is not just about learning detailed forms and techniques; it's also about building the skills and confidence to defend yourself effectively. Come along and find out more! (Picture of 4th dan Sensei Raaj Tanday, who started training as a child at our club, now a senior instructor, and winner of many competition medals along the way). To find out more, email [email protected] or go to https://shotokankarate.uk/

04/02/2026

Next grading is on Sunday, 1st March. Please check your hours and hand in your licenses. From white belts to brown belts, you will need to have completed 20 hours of basic training. From brown belts and above, you MUST have 40 hours of basic completed, and you MUST have 40 hours of advanced training completed. Any questions, speak to Sensei Ian.

27/01/2026

Join us on Thursday evenings, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, to learn traditional Shotokan karate. Classes are taught by two experienced 3rd Dan instructors, and we are part of WJKA UK (https://www.shotokankarate.uk/) and internationally (https://wjkahqcom.wordpress.com/).

The first lesson is free, and you can come train in your normal gym gear. We also offer a special introductory package for 2026. Find out more, contact us on Facebook or come and visit us on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm at Heronsgate Primary School.

For over 30 years, our Shotokan Karate association has been a cornerstone of martial arts training in Milton Keynes and Bedford. We pride ourselves on teaching the authentic style as originated by Master Gichin Funakoshi (1868 - 1957), outlined in the Best Karate Series, written by his successor, Master Masatoshi Nakayama (1913-1987).

Get in touch:
Shihan Roy Richards (7th Dan): +447305 252444
General Secretary: Ian Tomlinson +447799 418127
or email: [email protected]

09/01/2025

A reminder that tonight’s lesson at Heronsgate starts at 6:30pm and we will be there from 6pm for early arrivers. See you later. New joiners are also welcome to attend.

22/08/2024

Training tonight as usual 5:30pm - 7:30pm with special squad training by Shihan Roy Richards (7th Dan & Chief Instructor WJKA UK). Free to attend. INDOORS in dojo.

22/11/2023

Thursday training at Heronsgate is now 5:30pm to 7:30pm. If you cannot make 5:30pm, join us 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

27/08/2023

Weekly classes resume Thursdays 5-7pm from 31st August '23 at Heronsgate Primary school. Tuition is offered from beginners to advanced grades, and all are welcome to join. If you haven't trained before, simply turn up in PE/gym clothes. First lesson is always free. Start your journey to black belt in Shotokan karate, all ages welcome from Primary school to Adults. WJKA UK (SKA) is part of WJKA international https://wjkahqcom.wordpress.com/ designed to propagate pure JKA Shotokan karate steeped in the teachings and traditional methodology of the Japan Karate Association.

We teach traditional Shotokan karate, and are part of WJKA with branches in many countries.

25/07/2023

Free training on Thursday this week from 9-5pm for Heronsgate students if you want to try out summer camp. Just show up in trainers and gym gear.

12/07/2023

Tonight is another Wednesday session 5-7 pm at Heronsgate if you can make it. No class on Thursday this week due to school activities.

05/07/2023

Tonight we have training from 5-7pm at Heronsgate, in place of training usually on Thursday. There will be no training tomorrow.