Find karate classes for your kids near you

Bristol Shotokan Karate Club

• Shotokan
• Juniors (7-11)
• Teens (12-16)

Long-established Shotokan karate club affiliated to Shotokan Karate International of Great Britain (SKI-GB).

The Codrington Budokan

• Wado-Ryu
• Juniors (7-11)
• Teens (12-16)

Birmingham's premier martial arts dojo in the city centre, offering Wado-Ryu karate classes by age group from 5 to 15.

Azami Karate Group — Kirkliston

• Wado-Ryu
• Little Ninjas (4-6)
• Juniors (7-11)
• Teens (12-16)

Wado-Kai karate class for children aged five and over at Kirkliston Leisure Centre.

Azami Karate Group — Winchburgh

• Wado-Ryu
• Little Ninjas (4-6)
• Juniors (7-11)
• Teens (12-16)

Wado-Kai karate classes for children and adults at Xcite Winchburgh Sport and Wellbeing Hub.

Azami Karate Group — Broxburn

• Wado-Ryu
• Little Ninjas (4-6)
• Juniors (7-11)
• Teens (12-16)

Wado-Kai karate classes for children and adults at Xcite Broxburn Sports Centre, including sessions for children from age four.

UK Karate Gojukai — Slough (The Centre)

• Goju-Ryu
• Little Ninjas (4-6)
• Juniors (7-11)
• Teens (12-16)

Goju Kai karate in Slough, with classes listed for toddlers, children, teenagers and adults.

Five safeguarding questions parents can ask a child’s karate club

A practical starting point for UK parents: how to ask about welfare contacts, policies, instructor checks and the club’s response to concerns.

A parent’s checklist for a child’s first karate competition

For parents and carers supporting a beginner: what to confirm with the instructor, organiser and child before competition day.

What age can kids start karate?

Most UK karate schools welcome children from around age 4 in dedicated ‘Little Ninjas’ classes, with structured programmes for juniors (7-11) and teens (12-16) as they grow. Here's what to expect at each stage.