Sowerby Bridge Shotokan Karate - KUGB

13/06/2026

Sian, Indi and Mason all graded to 7th Kyu today under the watchful eye of Sensei Garry Harford. All three did good solid gradings and represented the club well.
Well done!!

05/05/2026

Sowerby Bridge Shotokan Karate Club has been teaching karate at Foundry Street Community Centre since 1980. A new beginners course is welcoming new students throughout May and June. First session free, then subsidised for 12 weeks at just £3 a session. Everyone welcome from age 7+ to 70 and beyond, fitness and health issues are no barrier. Give it a try - it might change your life!

24/04/2026

One of our instructors has been awarded the huge responsibility and privilege of representing the KUGB as a C Licence Grading Examiner ensuring the quality of our members.

Congratulations to Sensei Scott Watson, 5th Dan, on becoming the KUGB's newest C Licence Grading Examiner.

14/03/2026

Today five of our members went to grade under Sensei Garry Harford. Chris, Lewis, Mason, Sian and Indi all did really well and displayed great spirit.
Well done, ready for the next step.

14/12/2025

Today three of our members travelled to Manchester Shotokan Karate Academy to train and grade with Sensei Garry Harford. Chris, Louis and Mason all did really well and were commended for strong grading. Now the real work starts Gentlemen!!!
Instructors and senior students (Peter, Scott, Robert and Nick) from the club also took the opportunity to train with Sensei Harford in a very detailed and high energy lesson.
Great representation from all club members!!

12/12/2025

Our last training session before Christmas will be Friday 19th December and we will be back training on Tuesday 6th January. Have a great Christmas break, and see you in 2026!

14/08/2025

Even when on holiday, there are always good places to train!!!!

27/05/2025

Congrats to Scott

LONG STANDING MEMBERS - 30 YEARS

A huge congratulations to those who were presented with their LSM awards during this year's KUGB National Championships on 17th May in Nottingham.

These awards represent many years of dedication and commitment not only to members training, but also to the organisation.

27/05/2025

Congrats to Nigel.

LONG STANDING MEMBERS - 20 YEARS

A huge congratulations to those who were presented with their LSM awards during this year's KUGB National Championships on 17th May in Nottingham.

These awards represent many years of dedication and commitment not only to members training, but also to the organisation.

26/04/2025

Sowerby Bridge Shotokan Karate Club has a new beginners course starting on Tuesday 29th April at 7.30pm - new beginners welcome throughout May. First session free, then subsidised for 12 weeks at just £3 a session. Everyone welcome from age 8 to 80+, fitness and health issues are no barrier. Give it a try - it might change your life!