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Welcome to  Keikoba Shukokai Karate & Self defence  clubs

Est 1981 - 2026   45th  Year 

Traditional Shukokai Karate & self defence in Stoke -on - Trent, Staffordshire

Contact Sensei Dave Bowler 8th Dan ( 52 years service) 07984482264

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All year offer, enrol for your FOUR Free lessons, with our flexible training scheme.

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Our safe and friendly clubs welcome children from 6 years old, teenagers, adults and families. 


We are an established and unique Shukokai karate in Stoke - on - Trent run by full time specialist and founder Sensei Dave Bowler 8th Dan black belt , with a Shukokai gold licence which was awarded after 40 years service.

Keikoba was established in 1981 with  two clubs are thriving. We have trained many students from beginners to black belt and beyond.

Whether you are a beginner, advanced or just want to get fit and learn self defence , then we have the experience and fully qualified instructors to guide you to reach your goal.
We teach authentic Shukokai karate and self defence effectively and safe to our world recognised style, all at very sensible prices.

What our classes are based upon  traditional Shukokai ,fitness, self defence, confidence building, discipline, respect, self esteem, meeting new friends, 3rd addition of our new grading syllabus, competition techniques, combat techniques.
Each class is taught with different ideas, which can be fun and energetic.

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Private tuition is available, either through hall hire , or home location with appointment only, this can be used towards your  pre-grading, self defence or  competition improvement.
With convenient days and times to suit.
To book your appointment contact  Dave Bowler  07984482264

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THE FULL STORY

Education - Exploration - Satisfaction

We founded Keikoba Shukokai Karate with one goal in mind: giving our students the best, most rewarding learning experience.
Our passionate and skilled team of instructor's are here to help students achieve their goals. Are you ready to reach your potential? Join us today! Give us a call 07984482264

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Thank you very much for coming and teaching us self defence, we learnt so much and had some good fun - 1st Keele brownies & Madeley Rangers. (January 2011)

 

Thanks for all your guidance and support over the last six years.  Joel, 1st Dan (November 2017)
 

Thank you so much for all the work you have put into getting me through my black belt  grading and all your help over the years. James Tierney (November 2017)

Course timetable . Check calendar page. 

Updates for 2026. All courses for kyu grade students, ranging from red to black belts, are available, along with instructor courses for both trainees and club instructors, all taking place at Whitmore Village Hall.

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GET IN TOUCH

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Our team of instructors are required to keep a very high standard of karate that Keikoba demands. You have to meet certain criteria before they can be qualified.
Guidelines are set out below.
*Require a black or brown grade, ages from 13 years old.
*Require a current up to date Keikoba licence, which is renewed every twelve months.
*Require a current DBS disclosure & barring service check. From 18 years old and above.
*Require a current emergency first aid certificate which is renewed every three years.
*Require Instructor's professional indemnity insurance, from 18 years old and above, renewed every twelve months.
*Be up to date with our instructor procedures and child protection policies.
*Should attend  at least two of our four compulsory kyu grades and instructor's courses each year. 

Keikoba first aider's : Dave Bowler, Nick Browning, Jordan Bowler, Geoff Colclough, Sally Goldstraw,              Amelia Taylor, Lennon Steel, Emily Cartlidge.

Instructors : Sensei Dave Bowler 8th Dan, Chief Instructor and founder with 52 years service, kyu and black belt Chief grading officer, head of technical committee, instructor assessor.

Sensei Nick Browning 6th Dan, assistant Chief Instructor with over 25 years service ,red licence holder,          senior kumite and kata referee, kata coach towards competitions, kyu and  black belt grading officer,               grading assessor.

Sensei Jordan Bowler 5th Dan  with over 24 years service, red licence holder, senior kumite and kata referee,
kyu and black belt grading officer, grading assessor.    

Sensei Geoff Colclough 5th Dan with over 24 years service, red licence holder, senior kumite and kata referee,
kyu and black belt grading officer, grading assessor.

Club instructor's  Amelia Taylor, Scarlett Taylor, Lennon Steele, Sally Goldstraw - 3rd Dan's                                        
Trainee junior instructors  Emily Cartlidge - 1st kyu brown grade, Hibah Haris, - Sanjana Sonnathi 3rd kyu's
Trainee cadet instructors  Henry Hinton - Max Oakes -1st Dan's
When you choose our clubs to train with, you can be assured that you will learn a truly traditional Shukokai style, taught by our instructor's whom have proven and continue to do so, effectively, safely, responsibly to a very high standard.

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