Keith, the Instructor at MK Shotokan Karate Academy (MK SKA), started his karate journey aged 9, and competed at a national level as a teenager. When his oldest son, Kennedy, took up karate Keith joined him and picked up where he had left off.
After years of training under the guidance of Bob Rhodes Sensei (one of the top instructors in the UK), Keith established the MK SKA in 2015. Ably assisted by Kennedy (who following his success in competitions has been selected for the English Karate Federation Kumite squad) the Academy has gone from strength to strength, moving into their own dedicated Dojo three years ago, and developing a tournament team that now includes eleven JKS national champions. MK SKA value their links with Japan through the JKS.
MK SKA are offering you your first session FREE - Click here to contact MK SKA for more information!
Why take up karate?
Shotokan Karate is the most popular martial art in the world – not surprising when taking part in karate helps improve fitness, focus, and discipline. It can also help relieve stress and promote good health.
MK SKA aims to teach a high standard of karate with discipline and good dojo etiquette top of the agenda. Where most karate classes are just an hour long, at MK SKA most classes last 1½ hours so that they can cover all aspects of karate (Kihon, Kata and Kumite) in each lesson.
Whether you want to become a world champion or just improve your fitness, karate could be for you. Karate is a great activity for all ages as it helps to build self-confidence whilst improving coordination, self-discipline, balance and fitness. MK SKA provide a safe and supportive environment where students can also learn self-defence and conflict avoidance techniques. There are regular gradings so that students can see their progress. Those wanting to compete have the option to attend regional, national and ultimately international competitions.
Your first lesson is free, so if you are interested, please get in touch with Keith at MKShotokanKarate@outlook.com or visit our website.
“Joining karate was one of the best choices I made for myself. I love that in karate people of very different ages and abilities train side by side. So I don’t just bring my children to a sport club - I train with them, and it’s great!” - Julia