Shotokan Karate JKA
54 years of karate experience & excellence
JKA Affiliated Dojo - JKA Certified Coaches
Established 1979
Head Coach: Shamim Aktar 7th Dan
Build Confidence,Discipline, & Fitness with Self-Defence - At Any Age ...
Learn Traditional Shotokan JKA Karate in a safe, & supportive environment, in Luton & Watford
All ages and abilities welcome - No previous fitness or experience required.
Join a 54 - year legacy of Shotokan Karate JKA excellence.
Aff: Japan Karate Association (JKA WF ). Head Instructor/Coach: Shamim Aktar 7th Dan. 54 years Karate experience
Helping Children Build Confidence & Focus Safely
Structured,fun Shotokan Karate in Watford & Luton that builds discipline,coordination and self-belief in a safe environment parents trust.
Confidence, Discipline & Strength for Teens
Karate training in Watford & Luton that develops resilience, self control and fitness whilst teaching practical self-defence.
Challenge Yourself - At Your Own Level.
Beginner-friendly Shotokan Karate adult classes in Watford & Luton. Building fitness, confidence,
personal development, & mastering karate self defence .
no experience required.
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See Why Parents,Children,& Adults in Watford & Luton...
Love Shotokan Karate JKA Academy...
...Your Child's confidence too could be one class away!
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Locations
Across Watford & Luton
Shotokan JKA Kids in Watford & Luton do really well in JKA national Karate championships.
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JKA Certified
Instructors & Coaches
53+
Years
Serving Watford & Luton Areas
A Royal visit by HRH Prince Charles in 2006 to see our positive life - transforming karate classes in Watford & Luton !!
Our Shotokan karate training is more than physical technique, it is a way of life . We train to improve ourselves not dominate others, develop strong charater,respect tradition and continuous learning as karate "begins and ends with respect" ...If you are interested in learning shotokan JKA karate & wish to dedicate yourself to mastering the best karate of the original JKA karate masters then you have come to the right place.Our head coach, Mr Shamim Aktar 7th Dan, and the coaching team will help develop your full potential which you did not realise you had within through our karate proigramme,but beware, joining us could transform your life positively forever ... because our Shotokan JKA Karate self development Black Belt course is the number one essential life-skills development tool, and the best thing you can give yourself or your child as a special priceless gift for life ...
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Self-Defence
Shotokan JKA Karate Academy requires you/your child to follow multi-step karate directions and build problem solving and critical thinking karate skills,which can be karate techniques, stances, karate blocks,karate kicks, karate punches or karate strikes. This kind of JKA karate preparation is very useful in work, school and everyday life. Through karate training at shotokan karate jka academy, you/your child will learn to overcome all kinds of challenges tangible and intangible faced in your life and also achieve all your goals positively, at the same time build up self-confidence that serves well outside the karate dojo.
Fitness
You/Your child will stay active throughout our entire JKA karate class, improving fitness, stamina, strength,agility and co-ordination as well as learning ultimate karate self defence techniques & skills. Most importantly developing his mind positively through respect, courtesy, self-discipline, & self-control.
Self-Confidence
Through our special Shotokan karate JKA training & coaching,you/ your child will learn to achieve goals through our special karate testing and grading systems, which will ensure your child builds up the determination & self-confidence to undertake anything in life without fear. This will also serve outside the karate training into all aspects of life. In our structured & safe environment the karate self-control & karate self-discipline training can develop your focus, concentration, and listening skills to the next level.
Intellectual Growth
In Navigating the teen years, parents of our young adults and junior karate classes students, praise the Shotokan Karate JKA Academy for helping their teens & young adults manage stresses,& tensions,& develop their resilience, and navigate years of intense personal growth through our karate training.Our Shotokan JKA Karate classes also require your child to follow multi-step directions and solve complex problems,through karate techniques, karate kumite, and karate kata.These karate skills translate well into their school class room.
Proudly teaching traditional Shotokan Karate in Watford & Luton since 1979 :
Our Award-winning JKA Shotokan Karate Classes for Kids & Adults :
Kids 6-11 yrs
Our Shotokan JKA Karate Kids Tigers Class in Watford & Luton is second to none and has been voted the best in Watford & Luton top Karate schools for many decades in Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire. Our Kids Karate classes are broken into two age groups, Lil Samurai's & Tigers from the ages of 6 - 11years .
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Juniors 12-14 yrs
Our Shotokan JKA Karate Classes for juniors 12 yrs -15 yrs in Watford,and Luton helps your child grow and manage their self-discipline and stresses of school & early teenage life. Our JKA karate classes provide a safe place for your junior to have fun and be themselves whilst developing karate life-skills and good judgement through our mental and physical skill building karate exercises.
Teens & Adults 15-80 yrs
Our Shotokan Teens & Adult Classes in Watford & Luton will help you to take charge of your mental, physical, & emotional well-being. You will gain powerful karate self-defence skills in a supportive atmosphere. You will enhance your focus & perseverance for success in school, college,business or work. Develop attributes that positively impact both your life and that of your children, learning the art of Shotokan JKA karate, a fascinating martial art of self-defence, and life development tradition.
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What makes our Shotokan JKA Karate classes different & unique from other sports ?
While participating in other sports or activities can benefit your child, no other sport can provide the level of discipline, challenge or emotional competency that Shotokan JKA Karate can.
Benefit | Shotokan Karate JKA Academy | Other Sports |
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Everyone can participate | ✔ | ✘ |
Training for preventing Bullying | ✔ | ✘ |
Builds Confidence | ✔ | ✘ |
Improves Physical fitness | ✔ | ✔ |
Decreases Likelihood of Bullying | ✔ | ✘ |
Instills Discipline & Focus | ✔ | ✔ |
Teaches Karate Self-Defence | ✔ | ✘ |
Provides Social Opportunities | ✔ | ✔ |
Find The Best Shotokan Karate Classes Near You Right Now!
Are you ready to fulfill your full potential ? Our Shotokan karate classes for kids & adults in Watford & Luton are the most excellent way for individuals of all ages to get physocally active and fit, build confidence, and master essential self -defence skills.. Our qualified and experienced Karate instructors & coaches create a welcoming environment in Luton and Watford, where you can learn and improve your karate abilities, whether you're just starting out as a beginner or want to improve as an advanced level belt grade.
Come to our top Shotokan JKA Karate in Watford,or Luton where you'll not only learn how to defend yourself but also how to be strong and confident too. Our best karate fitness with self defence classes training will help you focus at the same time, get you in shape and making you mentally tough and strong so that you can perform to your limit and handle any situation in and out of the dojo.
Don't wait! Get started with a free trial lesson now. Come to Shotokan Karate JKA Academy, the best karate classes in the watford and Luton area and take the first step towards feeling more confident in mind & powerful in body!
Empower Yourself with Professional Shotokan JKA Karate Training
Looking for Shotokan JKA Karate Academy near you that provide professional guidance towards balck belt excellence in welcoming surroundings whatever your age? At Shotokan JKA Academy, we have classes for all ages. No experience is needed.
Ourteens & adult women Shotokan JKA Karate classes near me emphasise building self confidence, self-assurance,lots of energy, and effective self-defense techniques & skills, at the same time promoting fitness, health, and overall well-being. Whether you’re a special beginner in karate classes or a skilled Black Belt, our qualified & certified coaches with generations of karate experience personalize every class to match your aspirations,goals, and progression.
Join our growing member karate community and experience both the physical and mental benefits of Shotokan JKA Karate training with us,in Luton & watford areas, under the expert supervision of Mr Shamim Aktar 7th Dan, head club instructor.
If you’ve been searching for Shotokan JKA Karate classes near me, Shotokan JKA Academy is the place where karate training meet passion & discipline, and also where positive transformation takes place.
Whether you are a dojo looking to affiliate with us or an individual wishing to learn or improve their Shotokan JKA Karate Skills call us now to get started on board our amazing karate training.
Call : 07956 553417
Head Coach : Shamim Aktar 7th Dan
Mr Shamim Aktar 7th Dan JKAWF is the head coach/instructor at the Shotokan Karate JKA Academy. Shamim Aktar has over 54 years of experience in Karate and martial arts classes. He is regarded as one of the best Shotokan JKA coaches/instructors in the UK. The Shotokan JKA Academy has two training locations, one in Watford Herts and one in Luton Beds UK ( see locations/ timetable below). Mr Shamim Aktar is currently a certified,qualified & recognised, member of Japan Karate Association World Federation (JKAWF) - He was last graded by a grading panel of Mr Oishi 8th Dan,( Chief Instructor at JKA Japan Headquarters) Mr Naito 8th Dan ( Head of JKA Italy ) and Mr Kawasoe 8th Dan ( Head of JKAWF UK ).
Shamim Akhtar started Karate & Martial Arts at a very young age, originally wanting to become strong & fast like his martial arts hero the late Bruce Lee after watching his martial arts films in the early 70's, He became passionate & motivated to take up martial arts in many traditional and modern disciplines, including traditional Shotokan Karate, Karate,
Kick Boxing, & Taekwon Do , (in which he achieved his 1st Degree Black Belt in 1983,at the University of East Anglia Taekwondo club under Master Heel ill Cho ). He also trained extensively in Kyokushin Karate, Aikido, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Jeet Kune-Do, and Tai Chi Chuan with their top respective masters in the UK . However he was very much impressed by Shotokan Karate after watching a demonstration given by Master Hirokazu Kanazawa in the ealy 70's, thus he was converted to Shotokan Karate from that time. Always wanting to experience this shotokan dynamic Karate from the very heart and source of the art, and from the best masters in the world,he had an opportunity to travel to the JKA Japan in 2005 for training and learning from the worlds' leading original 'old school' JKA Karate masters, the very best of Shotokan Karate for 2 months. He also trained at Sensei H. Kanazawa's 9th Dan Dojo as well as sensei M. Yahara's 8th Dan dojo too.
After returning back from his JKA Japan visit in 2005, he set up the Shotokan JKA Academy based on his learning experiences with the original dynamic and powerful JKA karate masters of Japan .
Currently,after 54 years of practising Karate & mixed martial arts, together with a reflective synthesis of his own learning experiences, Shamim Aktar has set up a unique Black Belt excellence training programme for his students at the Shotokan JKA Academy. This Black Belt excellence programme has been endorsed & approved by some of the world's top leading JKA Shotokan karate experts,masters,and leading authorities, at the same time it is positively encouraging all students learn Shotokan karate online.
Call now to get involved on this exciting positive life-changing positive karate journey to Black Belt Excellence and self-perfection with Shamim Aktar 7th Dan :
Call: 07956 553417
Note: Mr Shamim Aktar is available for courses & seminars for teaching his 54 years experience of the original Shotokan JKA Karate of the original masters to any club or organisation by prior arrangement.
contact : 07956 553417.
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Join a community dedicated to authentic dynamic JKA shotokan karate and personal growth for over 54 years in Watford & Luton.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to start karate ?
Am I too old to start karate ?
Is your karate suitable for children ?
What should I wear for my first class ?
Are the Instructors & coaches qualified ?
Do I need to be fit before joining ?
What will the training involve ?
Are classes mixed in your Karate Academy ?
How often should I train ?
Is Shotokan karate safe ?
How does your belt system work?
How long does it take to achieve/get a black belt ?
Do you offer/conduct gradings ?
Can I join if I've trained in karate before ?
Do you offer advanced training ?
Are you traditional or sport karate ?
Are there Self-Defence components built into the karate curriculum ?
Where are you based & do you offer a free trial class ?
Our Mission :
At the Shotokan Karate JKA Academy, Our mission is to empower people of all ages in the community, to take up the art of JKA karate which above all teaches & encourages positive character development & human developing skills and traits. Our Karate also teaches us about the importance of the mutual harmony & understanding between people and the world we live in, and the importance of integrating within society as good human beings as embodied in our student Creed & Dojo Code. The karate training at our Watford & Luton Classes will help improve one's body,mind and spirit through learning ultimate self-defence techniques & essential life skills, whilst embodying our spirit of respect, indomitable spirit, generosity, experiential learning, teamwork, community and growth within the community based on the principles of karate as laid down by its founders in our Student Creed , Dojo Kun , & the twenty precepts.
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Frequently Asked Questions :
Getting Started :
Do I need any experience to start karate ?
No- our karate classes in Watford & Luton are designed for complete beginners.We guide you step-by-step in a friendly supportive environment, regardless of your present fitness or experience.
Am I too old to start ?
Not at all.We welcome Kids and Adults of all ages. Many of our students begin karate later on in life and progress successfully.
Is karate suitable for children ?
Yes . Our Shotokan classes in Watford & Luton are suitable for children from ages 6 upwards,helping thm build confidence, discipline,focus, and respect in a structured environment.
What should I wear for my first class ?
Comfortable loose clothing or sportswear is perfect to start off with. A karate uniform (Gi) will be given free when you joining our karate academy.
Do I need to be fit before joining ?
No. Your fitness will improve naturally through training,and you can work at your own pace.
Classes & Training :
What happens in a typical class ?
Our classes usually include:
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Warm-up and stretching
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Kihon ( basic techniques )
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Kata (patterns/forms )
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Kumite (controlled/supervised sparring)