JKS Bradford

Welcome to JKS Bradford, a renowned Martial arts school located in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Established in 2002, JKS Bradford is a non-profit organisation that is run by a dedicated team of volunteers. With the distinction of being the longest-established JKS (Japan Karate Shotorenmei) club in the country, JKS Bradford prides itself on providing high-quality traditional Shotokan Karate training.

At JKS Bradford, students have the privilege of being taught by a highly experienced instructor who has been training in martial arts for almost forty years. Our instructor holds Dan grades (black belts) that he attained under the guidance of top Japanese masters, including Kagawa Sensei. It is worth mentioning that our instructor has also undergone DBS (CRB) vetting, ensuring the safety and security of all our students.

The primary aim and objective of JKS Bradford is to foster, administer, and advance the art of traditional Shotokan Karate. We are committed to teaching, motivating, educating, and guiding our students and instructors while promoting exemplary ethics in Karate-Do. To achieve this, JKS Bradford offers regular training sessions of the highest order, engaging grading events, special courses, and competitions for both junior and senior grades.

All of our training sessions take place at Heaton Tennis and Squash Club, where we have access to a dedicated studio that provides an ideal environment for learning martial arts. On occasion, we may also utilise a squash court for training purposes.

If you have any questions or would like more information about JKS Bradford, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is always ready to assist you.

In addition to offering exceptional martial arts training, JKS Bradford takes pride in its connexion to the local community. The name “JKS Bradford” is derived from “Inoshishi Machi Dojo,” which translates to “The Dojo of the Town of the Wild Boar” in Japanese. The name has a unique historical significance. Legend has it that during the Middle Ages, a boar was terrorising a wood near the town of Bradford.

The Lord of the Manor offered a reward to anyone who could kill the boar. A hunter named John Nothrop successfully eliminated the boar and was rewarded with land. This event eventually led to the boar becoming the emblem of Bradford.

Please note that JKS Bradford is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of our members' information. We adhere to strict data protection policies and regulations. To learn more about our privacy practises, please refer to our Member Privacy Information Statement.

Thank you for considering JKS Bradford for your martial arts journey. We look forward to welcoming you to our dojo and helping you develop your skills in the traditional art of Shotokan Karate.