South Tyneside Shotokan Karate Club - KUGB- Adults Only

South Tyneside Shotokan Karate Club - KUGB- Adults Only South Tyneside Shotokan Karate Club is a member of the Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB), teachin We are a friendly club and currently teach only Adults.

South Tyneside Shotokan Karate Club is a long established member of the Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB) teaching traditional Shotokan Karate. Club Address:
Brinkburn Community Centre
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE34 0PJ
England

Contact:
John Thompson
0191 421 3882
07952 200 811
Club Training Times:
Monday5:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday5:00pm to 6:00pm

Club Instructors:
John P Thompson 4th Dan
Graham Adams 6th Dan

16/09/2026

In this very special episode of the UK Karate Podcast, we sit down ...

03/09/2026

We are really looking forward to welcome a good friend of mine and the club, David Brierley Sensei, of Sale Dojo, Yanagi Kai, to the dojo in October!

He has a brilliant knowledge of kata, and competition kata, and I always enjoy training with him and learn a lot. Message to book, as places are limited.

Sensei David will be teaching Chibana no Kushanku kata, and will be teaching various competition kata themes!
😁🥋✊🏻

David Brierley

22/06/2026

REMINDER - 🥋 TRAIN WITH THE CHAMPIONS 2026 - FLASH SALE 🥋 🔥

In just under 2 months, karateka from across the United Kingdom and beyond will travel to Lancaster to take park in the legendary KUGB Summer Course 💪

Our resident instructors:

🥋 Sensei Billy Higgins (8th Dan)
🥋 Sensei Jim Brennan (8th Dan)
🥋 Sensei Frank Brennan (8th Dan)
🥋 Sensei Garry Harford (8th Dan)

will once again be joined by a special guest instructor...

📣 Guest instructor announcement & FLASH SALE go live at:
⏰ 9am - Friday 12th June

Set your alarms - you won't want to miss this! ⏰ 🔥

22/06/2026

Our wonderful Retreat participants say it best...

The reason "there was nothing so difficult I couldn't do everything" is such an accolade is that we pride ourselves on adapting each practice to every level.

When one lovely person on the Retreat - who would normally struggle getting up from or down onto the floor - tells us this, we can't help but be in awe at the freedom of movement she has allowed herself to find, just by taking our sessions at her own pace.

If you're wondering whether our Retreats' Yoga sessions, walks or movement sessions cater to your level of fitness or mobility - here is your answer! ☝️

22/06/2026

KUGB SHOTOKAN CUP 🥋
We are looking forward to hosting the Shotokan Cup on Saturday 4th July - The KUGB's dedicated competition for Black and Brown Belts.
Good Luck to everyone attending.
📆 Saturday 4th July
⏰ 10am Sharp
📍 David Ross Sports Village. Beeston Lane. Nottingham NG7 2RD

22/06/2026

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27/05/2026

KUGB SHOTOKAN CUP 🥋

We are looking forward to hosting the Shotokan Cup on Saturday 4th July - The KUGB's dedicated competition for Black and Brown Belts.

Good Luck to everyone attending.

📆 Saturday 4th July
⏰ 10am Sharp
📍 David Ross Sports Village. Beeston Lane. Nottingham NG7 2RD

27/05/2026

Our schedule for the rest of the year with Sensei F. Brennan.
Looking forward to see you there!

27/05/2026

We have two upcoming regional courses and dan gradings this June:

Saturday 6th June — Guildford
Sunday 21st June — Ponteland

Whether you’re joining us to train with highly experienced practitioners or taking the next step and grading, we’d love to see you there.

Book your place now at shotokanconnect.com

Address

Brinkburn Community Centre
South Shields
NE34OPJ

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 6:15pm
Friday 5pm - 6pm

Telephone

+447952200811

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