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Elite Karate Association
Self Defence | Peace of Mind | A Safer Future
About Elite Karate Association
Elite Karate Association was founded in 1986 by ‘Shihan’ master Josh Johnson, the pioneer for karate in Wolverhampton. Today EKA is a thriving association looking after the interests of around 300 students across 6 dojos. Whilst many of the clubs are situated around the West Midlands region, courses are held for students throughout England and Wales.
EKA has produced students that have gone on to become English, European and World Champions.
EKA is a member of the English Karate Organisation and English Karate Federation, both of which are recognised by the Sports Council England. EKA is also licensed to operate nationally recognised coaching schemes, offering a comprehensive program and services for prospective and existing instructors.
All Elite Karate Association instructors hold EKA qualifications, first aid certificates, child protection policy, professional indemnity insurance and are all CRB checked.
An active ‘Karate for All’ policy is promoted throughout all EKA clubs and out student base comprises of all age ranges and abilities.
Weekly Training Schedule
The times karate training classes are fixed during school term times. They do not operate during half term breaks.
For further clarification on school term dates please refer to the Wolverhampton City Council School Term Timetables.
Interested in joining EKA? Why not drop by at one of our weekly training sessions shown below.
Here you can discuss joining our club and take part in a class to see if its right for you or our child. You are more than welcome to participate.
Wood Green Karate Club Training Session
19:30 - 21:00Wood Green High School (Pritchard Hall), Wednesbury Road, Wednesbury WS10 9QU (M6-J9) Map & Directions
All participants are advised to bring a water bottle for refreshments and adhere to EKA Dojo Maxims.
This training session is lead by:
Sensei Ron Sly |
Sensei Barry Thompson |
JJ Karate Academy Training Session - Under 16's
18:30 - 19:30Graiseley Centre, Pool Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton WV2 4NE Map & Directions
All participants are advised to bring a water bottle for refreshments and adhere to EKA Dojo Maxims.
This training session is lead by:
Hachiden Josh Johnson |
Sensei Sean Merritt |
JJ Karate Academy Training Session - Advanced
19:30 - 21:00Graiseley Centre, Pool Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton WV2 4NE Map & Directions
This training session is lead by:
Hachiden Josh Johnson |
Sensei Sean Merritt |
JJ Karate Academy Training Session - Under 16's
17:30 - 18:30Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing, Wolverhampton Business Park, Broadlands, Wolverhampton WV10 6TA Map & Directions
All participants are advised to bring a water bottle for refreshments and adhere to EKA Dojo Maxims.
This training session is lead by:
Hachidan Josh Johnson
JJ Karate Academy Training Session - Advanced
18:30 - 19:30Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing, Wolverhampton Business Park, Broadlands, Wolverhampton WV10 6TA Map & Directions
This training session is lead by:
Hachidan Josh Johnson
JJ Karate Academy Training Session - Under 16's
18:30 - 19:30Graiseley Centre, Pool Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton WV2 4NE Map & Directions
All participants are advised to bring a water bottle for refreshments and adhere to EKA Dojo Maxims.
This training session is lead by:
Hachiden Josh Johnson |
Sensei Sean Merritt |
JJ Karate Academy Training Session - Advanced
19:30 - 21:00Graiseley Centre, Pool Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton WV2 4NE Map & Directions
This training session is lead by:
Hachiden Josh Johnson |
Sensei Sean Merritt |
Woodgreen Karate Club Training Session
19:30 - 21:00Woodgreen High School (Pritchard Hall), Wednesbury Road, Wednesbury WS10 9QU (Junction 9 - M6) Map & Directions
This training session is lead by:
Sensei Ron Sly |
Sensei Barry Thompson |
EKA Instructors
EKA strives to provide the highest level of martial arts instruction. All of our instructors have developed their martial arts ability through years of training and tuition. In addition to karate experience, our instructors have training in grappling and throwing techniques and are expert martial artists in their own right. Our instructors are fully insured, licensed and have competed at national and international levels.
Hachidan Josh Johnson Founder of Elite Karate Association
Sean Merritt JJ Karate Academy Instructor
Ron Sly Wood Green Karate Club Instructor
Barry Thompson Wood Green Karate Club Instructor
Celebrating 30 years of EKA
Starting from humble roots back in 1987, Elite Karate Association has grown and flourished helping over 2000 chilren across the Wolverhampton area. Join us on a look back on Elite Karate Association.
Latest News
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