Stratford karate club

Stratford karate club Stratford Karate Club is a martial arts club dedicated to teaching traditional shotokan karate incor Stratford Karate Club teaches JKA Shotokan Karate.

A powerful and refined martial art, Shotokan Karate is much more than just a self defence system. It is also a great way to get fit, keep fit, instil discipline, and of course have fun. with our club being affiliated to the JKA we are a part of the oldest and most influential karate governing organisation around today. One of the many benefits of choosing karate as your martial art is its incredibly diverse range of techniques including, strikes, blocks, kicks, sweeps, takedowns, and joint locks. They’re all included in karate. Train with us and you’ll get to experience them all. A Club For Everyone
At Stratford Karate Club we are proud of our clubs diversity. we have students of all ages genders and ethnicity. with students ranging from age 5 to 60+ weather you want to take up karate for yourself, your child, as a couples activity or as a family, our club has a place for you. Our Chief Instructor
Our Chief instructor, Aaron Storey, is an experienced coach and competitor. He is an active member of the JKA England national team, current national champion and world medalist. Rest assured, students at Stratford Karate Club have the opportunity to learn from one of the best. Club squad
One of the many benefits of our club is the club squad. many of our members compete on the regional national and even international levels. for more of information on the squad check out our website. classes are currently held on:

Location: Bryant Street community centre E15 4RU

Date & Time
All grades mixed class 6PM-7PM
Adults and intermediate students Only 7PM-8PM
Every Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday!

Our new schedule is in effect from today!Double-check the classes you plan to attend to ensure they match your level, an...
03/09/2026

Our new schedule is in effect from today!

Double-check the classes you plan to attend to ensure they match your level, and please note: Thursday classes now start and finish 30 minutes earlier!

With 11 sessions every week—spanning beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, plus dedicated adult-only, kata, and kumite sessions—we’re confident this is the most comprehensive timetable around.

Free trials are always available for new members. See you on the mats!

Don’t forget we’re closed for bank holiday tomorrow! Please feel free to attend any other suitable class this week! Thur...
30/08/2026

Don’t forget we’re closed for bank holiday tomorrow!

Please feel free to attend any other suitable class this week!

Thursday classes are also back, with a new schedule!

Our summer schedule!Wednesday 29th closed!August 2nd-6th closed!Open the rest of August except Thursdays!
27/07/2026

Our summer schedule!

Wednesday 29th closed!

August 2nd-6th closed!

Open the rest of August except Thursdays!

Shodan, Nidan & Sandan Achieved!Huge congratulations to Renata, Blake, and Claire on passing Shodan, Nidan, and Sandan r...
12/07/2026

Shodan, Nidan & Sandan Achieved!

Huge congratulations to Renata, Blake, and Claire on passing Shodan, Nidan, and Sandan respectively!

Following a tough training and grading session with Gneo Sensei, Chief Instructor of JKA Belgium, and Ohta Sensei, Chief Instructor of JKA England, we are proud to announce the grading success of our members, and Claire from East London JKA Karate Club.

JKA Dan grades are earned through years of dedicated hard work and a rigorous grading process. These excellent results are a true testament to the commitment and perseverance of our members.

Congratulations, everyone — thoroughly well deserved!

Oss!

Massive congratulations to everyone who graded today at Stratford Karate Club.Proud of the effort, attitude and progress...
05/07/2026

Massive congratulations to everyone who graded today at Stratford Karate Club.

Proud of the effort, attitude and progress on display across the club. Days like this are a reminder that consistent training pays off, and it was great to see so many students step up and earn their next grade.

Well done everyone. Enjoy the achievement, then back to work. Oss!

🥋 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS 2026 🥋First of all, well done to all of the competitors who took part in this year’s JK...
21/06/2026

🥋 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS 2026 🥋

First of all, well done to all of the competitors who took part in this year’s JKA National Championships.

The National Championships is one of the toughest competitions on the calendar, and simply stepping onto the tatami is a testament to your preparation, temperament, and ability to perform under pressure.

This year proved even tougher than last year’s championships, with several strong performances falling just short of the podium places. However, karate is a journey where you either win or you learn. If you didn’t achieve the result you were hoping for, now is the time to reflect on your performance, identify areas for improvement, and come back stronger for the next challenge.

Despite the tough competition, Stratford Karate Club produced a number of excellent results:

🥇 GOLD MEDALS

🥇 Blake Valenzuela – Kata

🥇 Aaron Storey – Kata

🥇 Akbarshoh Amonulloev – Kumite

🥇 Akbar, Aaron, Tarryn - Stratford Kumite Team – National Champions

🥈 SILVER MEDALS

🥈 Noah Harper – Kumite

🥈 Arhaan Basu – Kumite

🥈 Maria Iskarova – Kumite

🥉 BRONZE MEDALS

🥉 Maria Iskarova – Kata

🥉 Bianka Iskarova – Kumite

🥉 Zlata Oliinyk – Kumite

🥉 Lukian Lypchuk – Kumite

🥉 Karen Schucan Bird - kumite

🏅 OTHER NOTABLE RESULTS

🏅 Zlata Oliinyk – 4th Place Kata

🏅 Markas Prichodka – 4th Place Kata

🏅 Aubrey Merrifeld, Blake Valenzuela & Jasurbek Khamdamov – Team Kata – 4th Place

Overall, Stratford Karate Club finished the championships with:

🥇 4 Gold Medals

🥈 3 Silver Medals

🥉 5 Bronze Medals

and a 🏆 National Team Kumite Championship.

We are incredibly proud of every competitor who represented the club. Whether you stood on the podium or not, every performance contributes to the continued growth of both the individual and the club as a whole.

The experience gained this year will help us continue to improve, and our aim is clear: to come back even stronger in 2027 and challenge our best-ever National Championships finish.

OSS! 👊🥋

We are very pleased to announce that our chief instructor, Sensei Aaron, has successfully passed his Yondan (4th Dan) gr...
07/06/2026

We are very pleased to announce that our chief instructor, Sensei Aaron, has successfully passed his Yondan (4th Dan) grading at the JKA France International Gashuku in Creil this weekend.

The examination was conducted by:
• Sawada Sensei (8th Dan)
• Naka Sensei (7th Dan)
• Hakizume Sensei (4th Dan) – Current JKA Kata World Champion

This represents a significant milestone in Sensei Aaron’s journey - the culmination of many years of dedicated study, rigorous training, and competition. We are proud of his achievement and inspired by his continued commitment to the art.

Congratulations sensei!

Address

Bryant Street Methodist Church & Community Centre
Stratford
E154RU

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Thursday 6pm - 8pm

Telephone

+447907711552

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