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                                                                    About Shotokan Karate JKA Academy :

  •  Shotokan Karate JKA Academy is affiliated to JKAWF  (Japan Karate Association - World Federation )

  •  Head coach Sham Aktar 7th Dan.

  • Key Points about Shotokan JKA Karate: It is the most simple & basic, yet powerful & Dynamic Karate style. It Utilizes both sides of the body to produce powerful attacks, fast punches, kicks , strikes, & blocks. It also develops good health and a balanced & even development of the body & mind through its practice of basics,forms, and sparring in practice. ( Kihon, Kata & Kumite )

  •  You will learn powerful blocks, punches & strikes, using hips properly in every technique for self-defence & self improvement.

  •  Remember !!... Many other Karate systems were derived from the Shotokan JKA Karate style by their founders.

  • Such as :

  Taekwondo, Kyokushinkai karate, Wadoryu  etc.....their founders learned under Gichin Funakoshi the founder of Shotokan JKA Karate style as students.

 Now you have the opportunity to master the Powerful,Dynamic original karate of Japan Karate Association (JKA) as was taught in Japan by the original  Shotokan JKA karate masters .

 Become a great Black Belt one day by training with one of the most qualified professional coach in England, Sham Aktar 7th Dan .

Quick Bio:

 Sham Aktar sensei 7th Dan - is the head club trainer/coach/instructor. He has over 53 years of Karate & martial arts experience. Since his youth until this day, he has had a passion for karate & martial arts. He has trained in many traditional & modern martial arts,including Taekwondo & Kick-Boxing, of which he is a 1st Degree Black Belt, he has also trained in Aikido,Judo,Jeet Kune-Do, &Taichi Chuan since his youth. In Shotokan JKA Karate, he has trained extensively with the world's leading karate masters travelling as far as China, Malaysia, &  Japan to learn from them. His goal is to revive the true spirit of traditional Shotokan JKA Karate for his students, & to simplify the teachings & concepts of his original karate masters,many of whom have passed away. After over 53 years of practice,analysis, & synthesis of all of his original masters' teachings & essential key points, Sham Aktar sensei has devised a course of Black Belt Excellence for his students which encompasses the teachings, techniques, & concepts of his original JKA masters and pioneers of karate, which if followed, will guarantee anyone with average ability to become a strong, healthy, and dynamic Black Belt in Shotokan JKA Karate over a course of time.

Call FREE : 0800 999 1959  OR Mob/Text: 07956 553417

Sham Aktar performing a vicious side thrut kick
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Meet our coaching team

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Student Creed & Dojo Kun

Student Creed

I INTEND TO DEVELOP MYSELF IN A POSITIVE MANNER & AVOID ANYTHING THAT WILL DAMAGE MY PHYSICAL HEALTH & MENTAL GROWTH

I INTEND TO DEVELOP SELF-DISCIPLINE IN ORDER TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN MYSELF & OTHERS.

I INTEND TO USE THE SKILLS THAT I LEARN IN CLASS CONSTRUCTIVELY & DEFENSIVELY TO HELP MYSELF & FELLOW MEN & TO NEVER BE ABUSIVE OR OFFENSIVE.
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DOJO KUN

                           JAPANESE :

HITOTSU ! JINKAKU KANSEI NI STUMORO KOTO

HITOTSU ! MAKOTO NO MICHI O OMONZURO KOTO

HITOTSU ! DORYOKO NO SEISHINAU KOTO

HITOTSU ! REIGI O OMUNZORO KOTO 

HITOSU ! KEKKI NO YUO IMASHIMARO KOTO

                            ENGLISH:

ONE ! SEEK PERFECTION OF CHARACTER

ONE ! BE FAITHFUL

ONE ! ENDEAVOUR

ONE ! RESPECT OTHERS

ONE ! REFRAIN FROM VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR

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Nick  MacFarren - 6th Dan

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Classes

Questions ?

0800 999 1959  OR  07956 553417

Shamim Aktar - 7th Dan  - Head Coach Demonstration

Martial Arts Students
                                 Student Creed
  • I  intend to develop myself in a positive manner & avoid Anything    that will damage my mind or body 
  • I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others
  • I will use the skills I learn in class in a positive way to help myself and others and never be violent or offensive.
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                               Dojo Kun: 
Hitosu !  Jinkaku kansei ni stumoro koto
One !     Strive in developing perfect character
Hitotsu !  Makoto no micho mamoro koto 
One !  Be sincere 
Hitosu !  Doryoko no seishino yuo imashimaro koto
One ! Endeavour 
Hitosu ! Regeio omonzuro koto
One !  Respect others
Hitotsu ! kekkino yuo imashimaru koto
One !  Avoid violent behaviour
Our locations & times
                       Luton
Olive Tree Church Hall , Montrose Avenue LU3 1HT
                        Tuesday & Thursday : 
Ages:  6-11         5:30 -6:15pm     
Ages:  11-14        6:15 -7:00pm   
Ages:  14 -85     7:00 -7:45pm

                            Saturday :
Ages:  14-85      9:45 - 10:30am
Ages:   6 -11         11:00 - 11:45am
Ages:   11 - 14       11:45 - 12.30pm
      


 
For more information call : 07956 553417
                    Watford
    Watford, Leisure centre, Woodside, WD25 7HH
                                Monday : 
Ages:  6-11         6:00 -6:45pm     
Ages:  11-14        6:00 -6:45pm   
Ages:  14 -85     6:45 -7:30pm

                            Saturday :
Ages:  14-85      2:45 - 3:30pm
Ages:   11 - 14       3:45 - 430pm
      
Ages:   6 -11         4:30 - 5:15pm   


 
                    Watford
Stanborough Centre 609 St Albans Road WD25 9JL
                              Wednesday : 
Ages:  6-11         5:30 -6:15pm     
Ages:  11-14        6:15 -7:00pm   
Ages:  14 -85     7:00 -7:45pm

                                 


 
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Sham Aktar performs a perfect jumping side kick
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