Anthony Tyers, a 5th Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate. Located at Brookfield Community School in Chesterfield, the club has been running for over 10 years and has a range of students from beginners to 3rd Dan Black Belts.
The club is a proud member of the Traditional International Shotokan Karate Association (TISKA) and trains in the Traditional Shotokan Karate style. Sensei Tyers is assisted by several students who have reached the level of 3rd Dan black belt after training under his guidance.
The club prides itself on being family-friendly and welcomes beginners. The first 1-2-1 session is free with no contracts or obligations. The club aims to provide a supportive and encouraging environment for students to learn and grow in their karate journey.
Training sessions are held on Saturdays and Thursdays at various times depending on the grade level. Beginners to Green Belt have classes on both Saturday and Thursday, while Purple to Brown/Black Stripe are on Saturday and Thursday as well. Black Belts have separate sessions on both days.
The club's website provides full club information, including locations and training times for all the 3CSKC branches in Chesterfield, Staveley, Dronfield, Sutton In Ashfield, and Mansfield. They also provide news, key dates, grading forms, etiquette, club gallery, syllabus, and privacy policy under their News-Info-Forms-Gallery menu.
Traditional Shotokan Karate focuses on striking techniques such as kicks and punches, teaching students to control the distance between themselves and multiple opponents. The club starts with simple blocks and strikes against a single opponent to build confidence and skill. As students progress, they are introduced to two or more opponents to learn self-defence from all directions. Advanced techniques such as throws, grapples, and weapons are also taught.
Overall, the 3 Counties Shotokan Karate Club in Chesterfield is committed to teaching traditional karate for self-defence while providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, from beginners to black belts.