Do you offer a free first lesson?

Yes, our first lesson is free, so you can come along and see what Shotokan Karate training with us is like.

Where do you train and when?

We run a 2-hour intensive session for seniors at Furzebrook Hall just outside Wareham on Mondays and Thursdays. We also train in Bournemouth at St Michael's C of E Primary School on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for adults and juniors from age 6.

Are new members and visiting members welcome?

New members and visiting members from other clubs are always welcome.

Wareham and Purbeck Karate Club

Welcome to the Wareham and Purbeck Karate Club, also known as Wareham SKC. Located in Wareham, Dorset, this esteemed club offers training in the traditional martial art of Shotokan Karate. Sensei Glyn Morgan, a 5th Dan black belt with extensive experience, leads the instruction. The club adheres to the Japan Karate Association England (JKAE) syllabus, linked with the global JKA organisation.

Training sessions are held at Furzebrook Hall, near Wareham, on Mondays and Thursdays, spanning two intensive and enjoyable hours for seniors. Additionally, the club offers sessions in Bournemouth at St Michael's C of E Primary School, welcoming both adults and juniors from age 6. Details about the schedule are available on the club’s webpage.

Wareham and Purbeck Karate Club welcomes new and visiting members from other clubs. Students are guaranteed top-quality training as all instructors have enhanced CRB checks and insurance. The club fosters a friendly and social atmosphere, providing opportunities to interact with karate enthusiasts from other clubs during gradings, competitions, and courses.

Karate is a great choice for all ages, offering physical exercise, self-confidence, self-discipline, and effective self-defence. Wareham and Purbeck Karate Club recognises these benefits and ensures a welcoming environment for everyone.

Interested in joining? Your first lesson is free, giving you a chance to try it out before committing. The Wareham club meets at Furzebrook Village Hall, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, and the Bournemouth club at St Michael's C of E Primary School, Somerville Road, Bournemouth, Dorset. Contact the club via email at glynmorganjka@googlemail.com or use the contact form on the website.

Proudly affiliated with the Japan Karate Association World Federation (JKA), JKA England, and the English Karate Federation, the club is dedicated to promoting Shotokan Karate in a safe and nurturing environment.