A new chapter in WSKC’s mountain path began on 19th July 2022, with a new dojo, The Platinum Hall, Crowle.
The club now holds classes on Tuesday’s at the Platinum Hall, Crowle and Thursdays at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex, Worcester.
Osu, Steve Sensei

The Platinum Hall in the village of Crowle is nearing completion.
The club has secured bookings to teach Shotokan karate on Tuesday evenings.

Beginner’s classes start on Tuesday 12th July 2022 from 18:30 – 19:30.

First lesson is Free….No Booking required….Just wear loose fitting clothing in the first instance.
Age 12+ welcome

Benefits of Shotokan Karate
“If they could be bottled you would have…..the best medicine in the world”
© Worcester Shotokan Karate Club 2014

We look forward to welcoming you to our Shotokan dojo….it could change your life for the better, forever.

Maya has reminded us that it is exactly 3 years today since Super Saturday 23 March 2019 when Kato Shihan taught at the Worcester Honbu Dojo and held Dan gradings, with 4 Karateka enjoying grading success.
A remarkable seminar and attendance.
Karate is a lifelong pursuit, wise words and the 9th precept of Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan……..So respect history but look forward to the bright future on the mountain path as we enjoy the present.
Osu,

Super Saturday 23 March 2019

The club is happy to announce that it has returned to the real dojo.

With our return, beginners are welcome once more (subject to requirements of Covid 19 restrictions).
Age 12+ only please.
We are respecting government guidelines on social distancing so we ask you to realise and respect that this will impact on student numbers allowed in our dojo at any one time.
The safety of our students is paramount.

We have put together all the information regarding how we are safely running our club in the new normal on a dedicated page Karate and Covid 19

Osu,

Kato Shihan 22 July 1943 ~ 16 April 2020

Kato Shihan did not want anyone to mourn his passing but insisted we sing his favourite song whilst raising a glass:-

If I fall or if I perish
Don’t you dare to grieve for me
Drink that red wine to the bottom
Break them glasses to the ground
Heeey, loyal true my friends
All you sing this song
And remember me
If I fall or if I perish
Don’t you dare to call a priest
You shall come to where I’m lying
Dance a heavy dance for me.
Heeey, loyal true my friends
All you sing this song
And remember me
If I fall or if I perish
Memories shall be alive
Of my vivid life and wild heart
Of the track that’s left by me

One year on, raise a glass to the Absolute Genius and his legacy that will live on forever.
Kampai….OSS