EVOLUTION
KARATE ACADEMY
CLASSES
Little Lions 3 - 5 years
Our Little Lions program is designed especially for children aged 3 to 5, offering a fun and structured introduction to martial arts.
In each class, young students build essential life skills such as listening, following instructions, teamwork, and taking turns. Alongside these important social skills, children are introduced to the fundamentals of karate with a strong emphasis on focus, discipline, and respect.
Through engaging, age-appropriate drills and playful movement, students improve their coordination, flexibility, speed, and agility, developing physical confidence in a supportive environment.
As they progress, Little Lions can earn new belts through four annual gradings, proudly showcasing what they’ve learned. After completing the full Little Lions syllabus - or when they turn 6 - they can move seamlessly into our full karate program.
Let your little one take their first confident steps into martial arts with Little Lions!
Little Lions - Weekly Class Schedule
TUESDAY
COPLESTON SPORTS CENTRE
16:45-17:15 - Age 3-5 years
Karate Classes 6 Years +
Our karate classes for children aged 6 and up offer a dynamic blend of Korean Karate and Shotokan Karate, combining the strengths of both styles to create a rich, well-rounded martial arts experience.
Korean Karate - shaped by influences from Wado Ryu and Taekwondo - introduces powerful striking and fluid, agile movement. Shotokan Karate, a traditional Japanese style, focuses on strong stances, precise technique, and disciplined forms. Together, these styles give students a balanced foundation, helping them develop both physical skill and mental discipline.
Classes are held in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, welcoming children of all abilities - whether they’re new to karate or have trained before. Students can enjoy karate as a fun weekly activity or choose to progress through our belt-ranking system, with regular opportunities to grade and celebrate their achievements.
Through consistent training, students develop:
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Strength & Flexibility
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Balance & Posture
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Coordination & Motor Skills
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Fitness & Endurance
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Self-Confidence
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Discipline & Respect
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Teamwork & Social Skills
Karate not only teaches practical self-defence - it also nurtures life skills that support children far beyond the dojo.
Karate - Weekly Class Schedule
TUESDAY
COPLESTON SPORTS CENTRE
17:15-18:00 - Age 6 years plus - Beginners - 5th Kyu Blue Belt
WALDRINGFIELD VILLAGE HALL
18:45-19:45 - Age 6 years plus - Beginners - 5th Kyu Blue Belt
18:45-20:15 - Age 6 years plus - 5th Kyu Blue Belt - Black Belt
WEDNESDAY
CEDARWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
18:30-19:30 - Age 6 years plus - Karate For All Grades
19:30-20:15 - Age 6 years plus - 5th Kyu Blue Belt - Black Belt
THURSDAY
BUCKLESHAM VILLAGE HALL
17:30-18:30 - Age 6 years plus Beginners - 5th Kyu Blue Belt
18:30-20:15 - Age 6 years plus - 5th Kyu Blue Belt - Black Belt
Competition
We offer dedicated competition training within our lessons for students who want to elevate their skills and prepare for high-level tournament performance.
KUMITE TRAINING: Students develop advanced kumite techniques, sharpen timing and strategy through realistic sparring scenarios, build superior fitness, and cultivate a strong, confident competitive mindset.
KATA TRAINING:
Our kata programme guides students through learning, refining, and mastering each kata with the precision and expression required for kata competition.
Students also have opportunities to compete in tournaments across the UK, representing the club and putting their hard-earned skills to the test.
Competition A Squad
Our elite kumite squad members train weekly in specialised classes designed to elevate their competition skills to the highest level. These dedicated athletes regularly compete at events across the UK and on the international stage.
Many of our squad members also represent the Karate England Squad, and our training sessions are structured to develop the advanced techniques, tactical understanding, and competitive mindset needed to succeed at European and World-level competitions.
Competition A Squad - Weekly Class Schedule
TUESDAY
WALDRINGFIELD VILLAGE HALL
20:15-21:00 A Squad Kumite (selected athletes only)
WEDNESDAY
CEDARWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
20:15-21:00 A Squad Kumite (selected athletes only)
THURSDAY
BUCKLESHAM VILLAGE HALL
20:15-21:00 A Squad Kumite (selected athletes only)
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