Welcome to Aldershot, Farnham and Haslemere Karate Clubs - Chief instructor M. Shiomitsu Sensei 9th Dan Hanshi.

Aldershot, Farnham & Haslemere karate clubs teach the traditional martial art of Wado Ryu karate in the Surrey, Hampshire and Guildford areas.

Wado Ryu/Wado kai karate is a Japanese martial art, essentially a mix of traditional karate striking techniques, combined with unarmed controlling techniques from Japanese Jujutsu. Whether you wish to compete, learn to defend yourself or purely workout and increase your fitness, our clubs offer lessons for all ages or abilities & are equally suitable for both male and female students. Our classes are great for improving fitness, weight loss, toning and flexibility, whilst learning practical self defence skills & are a great way to stay healthy and keep fit. A typical lesson will burn as many calories as a Kickboxing, Judo, MMA, Taekwondo, circuit training or aerobics lesson. Beginners are always welcome at any class; all you need to do is come along in jogging bottoms & T-shirt, with lots of enthusiasm! Whether you have some experience in martial arts or a complete beginner, we'd be delighted to welcome you along & promise a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Please either just turn up at a class, telephone 07876 577675, or email info@surreykarate.co.uk for more information. Minimum age for children is 6 years old & the first session is free for every new student, when requested.

Wayne Otto O.B.E. Seminar

Wayne Otto OBE Seminar 20129 times world champion, Wayne Otto O.B.E. conducted his 6th annual seminar with us in early 2012 at Aldershot.

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Students of the Month

Student of the monthOur new students of the month are Zak and Madison Silver. They have been attending our Farnham club for almost 3 years and are currently training for their blue belts.

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Shiomitsu Sensei 9th Dan seminars

Sensei Shiomitsu at Farnham Karate AcademyOur Chief Instructor, Shiomitsu Sensei, 9th Dan Hanshi, will be shortly conducting two for the clubs. Firstly at Farnham on Sunday 25th March and then at Aldershot on Tuesday 27th March 2012.

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Wado Academy Winter Course 2012

Winter Course 2012 with Grandmaster OhtsukaThe 2012 Winter Course was held in Guildford in late February & was taught by Wado Grandmaster Hironori Ohtsuka 10th Dan.

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April Wins Gold at the Nationals

April wins Gold at the NationalsApril Kingman won gold at the recent Wado Ryu national championships in Bristol in her first ever tournament. April lives near Haslemere in Surrey and has been training for just over a year.

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National Squad Training Session

Wado Acdemy squad trainingThe next National Squad training session is on Sunday 18th March in Birmingham. The special guest instructor is Jason Ledgister, former World games champion

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