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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.
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
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.
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