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30 April 2025 5:34 pm
JKS England have confirmed their team for the JKS European Championships in Denmark and it includes seven Bristol Karate Academy athletes.

The event takes place from 12th to 14th September in Copenhagen. Here are our [...]

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30 April 2025 1:12 pm
​Last weekend marked the last of three consecutive weeks of tour, as Academy members donned their red and blue tournament belts once again. This time for the Southern England Karate Open.

The event – held at the University of Kent in Canterbury – saw [...]

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23 April 2025 1:21 pm
While many were resting last weekend, Bristol Karate Academy’s JKS England squad members certainly weren’t.

The British Karate Federation’s 4 Nations Championships took place over Easter weekend. And with the event taking place at Edinburgh’s [...]

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Traditional Karate in Bristol and North Somerset

TRADITIONAL KARATE

The training at Bristol Karate Academy promotes good overall health, fitness and well-being for both adults and children. The concentration, commitment and dedication required can help you or your child to build a strong, confident and determined character.
Karate classes in Bristol for 5-7 year olds

CLASSES FOR AGES 5-7

Our Bushido Warriors courses are a great way to have fun in an environment that's especially for children. Over the 12 week programme, we teach the basics of Karate-Do, from bowing, to kicking, punching and even basic partner work.
Karate classes in Bristol for children

KARATE FOR CHILDREN

We welcome boys & girls aged 7 and upwards to our regular classes. Whether they want to learn a new skill or just burn off some energy our team of instructors are on hand to help. And if you want to join in too then you'd be welcome, in our family-friendly classes.

KARATE FOR ADULTS

You don't have to be young, flexible and fit to start Karate. If you think you'll be the only adult beginner then you'll be pleasantly surprised. When you join us you'll see that we have members of all ages, so you'll always be able to find a suitable training partner.
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