Newport Shotokan Karate Club

31/05/2026

07/09/2025

We are back TOMORROW! 👊

We are excited to see you all.

New members are welcome

31/08/2025

🥋 Newport Shotokan Karate Club 🥋

We’re a family-run club based at Lliswerry High School, welcoming all ages and abilities!

✅ FREE for under 16s
✅ Just £5 per session for 16+
✅ Sessions every Monday & Thursday, 6:30–8:00pm
✅ Run by an ex-primary school teacher with full DBS checks

We reopen after the summer term on Monday 8th September and would love to see new faces join our friendly community.

Come along, give it a try, and discover the benefits of Shotokan Karate — fitness, confidence & fun for all the family!

02/06/2025

💥 What a fantastic class tonight! 💥
Huge well done to everyone — the effort, energy, and focus were outstanding. Great kumite movement and strong kata work across the board. I’m one very proud (and happy) Sensei! 👊🥋

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Thursday.

📣 Thinking of joining?
Now’s a great time to start! Whether you’re a beginner or returning to training, come along and be part of a supportive, disciplined, and fun martial arts community. All ages and abilities welcome — free for under 16s or 18s with a valid student card.

26/05/2025

🥋 FREE Karate Classes – Join Us! 🥋

Newport Shotokan Karate Club

Looking for a fun, safe, and rewarding activity for you or your child? Come try our karate classes – open to all ages and abilities!

✅ Under 16s train completely FREE
✅ Students under 18 with a valid student card also go FREE
✅ Adults just £5 per session.
✅ Minimum age: 7+

We’re a non-profit organisation run by passionate volunteers. Our instructors are DBS checked, Welsh internationals, and bring 30+ years of experience to the mat.

👥 We’re a friendly club with a mix of ages and experience levels – whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to karate, you’ll feel right at home.

Karate helps build:

• 💪 Confidence
• 🧠 Focus
• 🫱 Discipline


Come train in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Tag a friend, bring a mate, or just come along and give it a go! And please share this post to help us spread the word!

08/07/2024

Team Newport.

🥋

07/07/2024

KUGB WELSH CHAMPIONSHIPS

🥇 P*E WEE KATA - Sonny Collins
🥇 IPPON KUMITE - Sonny Collins
🥇 VETERANS KUMITE - Karen Davies
🥇 SENIOR LADIES KATA - Lauren Raggett
🥇 SENIOR LADIES KUMITE - Lauren Raggett
🥉 NEWPORT JUNIOR TEAM KATA - Sonny, Jack and Noah
🥉 VETERANS KATA - Stuart Dunston
🥉 VETERANS KUMITE - Stuart Dunston
🥉 VETERANS KUMITE - Dan Berry

BEST OVERALL LADIES COMPETITOR: Lauren Raggett

What a fantastic day for team Newport. Absolutely brilliant performances had by all.

26/06/2024

Congratulations to our Karateka Jack, Noah and Sonny who successfully graded under Sensei Gary Harford 8th Dan. Great spirit from the boys especially it was a warm one!
Our thanks as always to our friends at Bargoed Shotokan Karate Ystrad Mynach Karate for their friendly welcome to their dojo! Oss 🥋 👊 Kevin O'Neill Rebecca Ashcroft

10/01/2024

It’s always a pleasure presenting new belts.

Congratulations everyone 🥋

21/12/2023

A successful grading this week under Sensei Gary Harford. Well done to all our dedicated Karateka for all their hard work and a very successful years training!!
Welcoming new members in 2024 and FREE classes for children and full time students!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our members and Karate friends! Oss 🥋