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Rotherham Shukokai Karate

Guiding students on their journey to black belt and beyond in a friendly, challenging, and inclusive Martial Arts environment.

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About Rotherham Shukokai Karate

Rotherham Shukokai Karate: Achieve Your Black Belt and Beyond

Rotherham Shukokai Karate (RSK) is a family-run club based in Rotherham town centre, operating out of the facilities at STAC Fitness and Crossfit. Our mission is to guide students on their journey to achieving a black belt and beyond. We aim to create a friendly, inclusive, and challenging environment that helps everyone become the best version of themselves.

Established in 2020, our club is officially licensed by both the Kenshin Karate Organisation (KKO) and the English Karate Alliance (EKA). We welcome everyone, regardless of fitness level or experience, to join our community.

Our Philosophy: Tradition, Competition, and Excellence

RSK is based on the traditional values of martial arts and karate. We believe in blending tradition with modern application. We also offer opportunities for students and instructors to prove themselves in competition, should they choose to do so.

Our commitment to quality is rooted in our lineage. Our instructors were trained and graded by Sensei Stan Knighton. Providing a direct connection to the style of Shukokai Karate, tracing its roots back to the founder, Chojiro Tani, and its technical master, Shigeru Kimura.

Comprehensive Training Programme

  • Core Fundamentals. Mastering the basics and learning sequences of moves (Kata) that preserve hidden self-defence techniques.
  • Practical Application. Focused punching and kicking power on pads, coupled with training in practical self-defence and controlled sparring.
  • Holistic Benefits. Karate is ideal for all ages as it holistically develops mobility, flexibility, fitness, discipline, confidence, self-defence and is great for your mental health and resilience.

Meet Our Instructors

Our family karate club is led by Chief Instructor Lynette Whitehouse, Instructor Sam Whitehouse, and Assistant Instructor Sean Whitehouse.

Chief Instructor Lynette Whitehouse is a highly accomplished martial artist. She is not only a Current WKC World Champion (Kata, Ippon Kumite, and Sanbon Kumite) but also a Current WUKF World Champion in Kata and Silver Medalist in Ippon Kumite and Team Rotation (Kumite).

Her dedication is further highlighted by her past and present affiliations, including serving as a former member of the British Army Karate Team, and a current member of the KKO GB Team, roles that demonstrates her skill and discipline.

Ready to start your journey? Contact us today to learn more about our classes and how you can join the RSK family.

RSK Class
RSK Competition
Students Training
Sensei Lynette

Class Timings

Day Time Class
Monday 18:00 – 19:00 All Students
Wednesday 18:00 – 19:00 All Students
Wednesday 19:00 – 20:00 Competition Training

Prospective students can also attend a free introductory lesson!

Contact Rotherham Shukokai Karate

For all inquiries, you can reach us via email or visit us at our location.

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Email: rotherhamshukokaikarate@gmail.com

Address: Masbrough Street, S60 1EX, Rotherham