Classes
Our classes are fun and inclusive for all ages and abilities.
Built around the true spirit of Martial Arts, we foster Self Discipline, Respect, Perseverance, Self Confidence, Physical Fitness, Mental Strength, Teamwork and Camaraderie.
Wednesdays
Moorways Sports
Village
Grade:
White – Orange
Time:
6pm – 7pm
Age Range: 4+
Grade:
Green -Black
Time:
7pm – 8pm
Age Range: 4+
Sundays
Keldholme Lane
Community Centre
Grade:
White – Orange
Time:
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Age Range: 4+
Grade:
Green -Black
Time:
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Age Range: 4+
Tuesdays
Santinos Gym – Competition Training
Grade:
All Grades
Time:
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Age Range: 4+
Private Sessions available
Welcome to SDKA
About us
Established in 2004 South Derbyshire Karate Academy has been a cornerstone of Martial Arts teaching in Derby for over 20 years.
Our 5th Dan Black Belt Senior Instructors are highly experienced in both teaching and competing at world class level with both World and European Champion titles to their names!
In addition, we have a dedicated team of Black Belt Instructors who assist in class to ensure that students receive targeted tuition for their age and grade.
Each Instructor has been trained within the Academy to ensure consistent and high quality teaching in line with the ethos of our club.
‘Karate For All’ is our motto. We pride ourselves on being a diverse group, with students from 4 years of age to retirement age plus, from all sections of society.
Family – Many families train together in Karate. It’s a great way to bond and grow as a family. We have returning students from 2 decades ago bringing their Children and Grandchildren to train with us which we consider to be high praise indeed!
Friendship – Karate is a great way to make new friends with lifelong friendships being formed within our club.
Karate Training
We teach a traditional Wado Ryu style Syllabus, blending the core principles of this style with modern training techniques.
In addition to traditional Karate training, our academy boasts an active and successful Sport Karate Competition squad with many European and World Titles to their name
Fun and hard work combined
Karate is a martial art that embodies discipline, respect, and self-improvement.
It has a number of proven benefits to those who practice, these include:
Mental health
Karate can help improve mood, self-confidence, and emotional stability. It can also help develop self-discipline and mental focus.
A karate training session can be an excellent way of reducing stress.
Physical health
Karate is a total-body workout that can improve cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and endurance. It can also help develop core strength, which can reduce the risk of back pain
Coordination
Karate can help develop mental and physical coordination. Karate can teaches self-defence techniques, which can help build reflexes to stand up to a threat.
Personal development
Karate can help people identify what they want to improve in their lives and make positive changes.
Karate values courtesy, integrity, humility, justice, honour, and self-control.
