LATEST NEWS

Latest updates from across the academy

LONG ASHTON DOJO NOW OPEN!
LONG ASHTON DOJO NOW OPEN!
13 September 2018 10:03 pm
On Tuesday we were delighted to welcome 25 new and experienced karateka to Long Ashton Community Centre for the opening of our newest dojo.

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THREE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS HELP CELEBRATE MILESTONE
THREE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS HELP CELEBRATE MILESTONE
12 September 2018 9:26 pm
Three European and World champions descended on Bristol last weekend to celebrate 40 years of Bristol Karate Academy’s oldest dojo - Backwell Karate.

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SUPER SATURDAY SOLD OUT!
SUPER SATURDAY SOLD OUT!
06 September 2018 11:14 pm
Following a fantastic response to our Super Saturday seminar, we're now sold out! We will not be taking any further bookings, nor accepting visitors on the door.

For those already booked on, remind yourself of the details here.

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JOIN US AT OUR NEW VENUE IN LONG ASHTON!
JOIN US AT OUR NEW VENUE IN LONG ASHTON!
27 August 2018 7:40 pm
We're delighted to announce that we're starting a new class in Long Ashton from 11th September! 40 years after opening the first of our dojos in Backwell, the Academy is now opening up at Long Ashton Community Centre on Keedwell Hill - just four miles from the centre of Bristol

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SENSEI STEVEN CONNELL ANNOUNCED AS ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR
SENSEI STEVEN CONNELL ANNOUNCED AS ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR
20 August 2018 7:23 pm
We're pleased to confirm that Sensei Steven Connell has formally joined the instructor team at Bristol Karate Academy, having completed all training and referencing in July.

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REGISTER NOW FOR OUR SUPER SATURDAY SEMINAR!
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR SUPER SATURDAY SEMINAR!
30 July 2018 8:00 pm
We’re delighted to invite you to probably the biggest single day of Shotokan Karate in the South West this year – Super Saturday.

Taking place on Saturday 8th September, this Super Saturday event is organised in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bristol Karate Academy’s oldest dojo. It’s a full day seminar, featuring three instructors whose successes span our full 40 year history. And to whet your appetite, here’s a quick summary of who’s who...

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ALFIE PASSES BLACK BELT
ALFIE PASSES BLACK BELT
15 July 2018 10:50 pm
Congratulations to Bristol Karate Academy student, Alfie Teague, for passing his black belt at the University of Bath Sports Village on Saturday.

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WELL DONE, WARRIORS!
WELL DONE, WARRIORS!
15 July 2018 9:44 pm
Congratulations to our youngest members on successfully completing there 12-week Bushido Warriors course on Friday! In all, fourteen children took part in the course, learning the basics of Karate, kicking, punching and defending themselves as well as concentration, commitment and respect.

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BOOK NOW FOR SPECIAL SEMINAR WITH SENSEI FRANK BRENNAN
BOOK NOW FOR SPECIAL SEMINAR WITH SENSEI FRANK BRENNAN
08 July 2018 1:35 pm
We are delighted once again to host a special seminar at with the world renowned Sensei Frank Brennan! And booking is NOW OPEN!

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SOUTHERNS SUCCESS FOR ACADEMY
SOUTHERNS SUCCESS FOR ACADEMY
10 June 2018 2:32 pm
​Bristol Karate Academy showed their strength across all age groups when they took nine medals away from the KUGB Southern Region Championships with medallists aged from 9 through to 50. Read our press release.

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