Long Whatton Shotokan Karate

06/06/2026

Great to be back at The Dojo Nottingham with Sensei Ben and Sensei Leigh giving their latest seminar. Thanks to all who attended today - Osu! 🥋

FSK Federation of Shotokan Karate est 1986

07/05/2026

Shotokan Karate Magazine
Issue 168 JUNE 2026

FEATURES
AIDAN TRIMBLE 8th Dan Chief Instructor FSK

Aidan Trimble Sensei, Chief Instructor, FSK ‘Federation of Shotokan Karate’ began training in karate at the age of eleven (1972) and won his first British title at the age of 17. That same year he was selected for the England squad and was a member of the team that won the European Championships in Germany in 1978. In 1983 Aidan became the first Non-Japanese to win a World Kumite Title in Tokyo, Japan at the age of 22. It’s no exaggeration to say that Aidan Trimble was one of the most successful Shotokan competitors of the 1970s and 1980s in both Kata and Kumite. Aidan was a dynamic Shotokan fighter with amazing kicking techniques and ashi-barai being amongst his specialties. If you have never seen him in action during his competition years, take a look at some of the old footage on YouTube. In 2005 Aidan opened ‘The Dojo’ in Beeston, Nottingham, a prestigious karate centre providing tuition for all ages and abilities. Aidan was awarded 8th Dan by the English Karate Federation in 2016. Editor.

https://www.shotokanmag.com/

06/03/2026

We know some of our students like to really research the language as well as the karate - a good reference for things we use in the dojo at least 🥋

KARATE Terminology 🔥
Stay... Learning KARATE

07/02/2026

Budo (武道) or "martial way" relates to modern Japanese martial arts aimed at spiritual, mental, and physical development as opposed to just combat. Budo focuses on disciplining the mind and body, with the ultimate goal of personal development, respect, and the path to self-realisation. Get in touch we have spaces available for adults, families and children… 🥋

25/01/2026

🥋 Calling all adults & families!
Find your inner 🐯 this month…

Looking for something fun, active and rewarding to do together?

At Long Whatton Karate Club, we welcome adults, parents, and children of all abilities — whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to training.

✔️ Improve fitness
✔️ Build confidence
✔️ Learn self-defence
✔️ Be part of a friendly local club

📩 DM us
📞 Contact Sensei Ben on 07714335598
📧 [email protected]

19/01/2026

🥋 Calling all adults & families!
Blue Monday offer! Two free trial sessions! This week only…

Looking for something fun, active and rewarding to do together?

At Long Whatton Karate Club, we welcome adults, parents, and children of all ages and abilities — whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to training.

✔️ Improve fitness
✔️ Build confidence
✔️ Learn self-defence
✔️ Be part of a friendly local club

📩 DM us
📞 Contact Sensei Ben on 07714335598
📧 [email protected]

14/01/2026

🥋 Calling all adults and families!
Looking for a fun, active way to build confidence, fitness and focus this New Year? Long Whatton Karate Club has spaces available for adults and children of all experience levels — from complete beginners to those returning to training.

Train together, get stronger together, and be part of a supportive local club.

📩 Contact Sensei Ben on 07714 335598, Messenger or [email protected] to get started!

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! 🥋

14/12/2025

Another great weekend!
The final grading opportunity of the year today at Nottingham University and everyone passed again!! Well done everyone:

Fleur Lester now 11th Kyu
Louis Anderson now 10th Kyu
Annie Biddulph now 9th Kyu
And honorary club member Cyrus Zamani now 4th Kyu!

Osu! 🥋

22/11/2025

Congratulations to Archie for achieving 1st Kyu today, and to our honorary club member Harrison for achieving his 2nd Kyu. Great work and commitment both!
Osu 🥋