Karate
Karate is a Martial Art developed in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan from indigenous fighting methods and is primarily a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands and ridge-hands. Locks, restraints and throws are also taught. Click here for Imperial Karate Club website
Bristol Dojo is a Karate "Centre of Excellence" and is home to Imperial Karate Club which one of the largest and most successful clubs in Bristol with over 200 current members. Imperial Karate Club is unique in having 5 senior black belts instructing at every session! Imperial Chief instructor is former Welsh International Simon O'Brien 5th Dan and the Senior Instructors are Peter Jefferies 4th Dan and Adrian Williams 5th Dan. Also teaching are Club Instructors Dave Cockram 3rd Dan and Melanie Phillips 2nd Dan.
Imperial Karate teach the Wado Ryu style of Karate and offer both Traditional and Sport Karate at the highest level. We have a proud tradition of unrivalled excellence in Kata (patterns), Kumite (fighting) and Kihon (basics). Whatever you want from Karate, you will find it at Imperial Karate Club!
Imperial Karate Club have a totally separate beginners program and class for both juniors and adults to make sure you get the best possible start to your training. There is also a separate program for ages 3-7 called Imps Club. Imps Club is made up of Little Imps for ages 4-7 and Mini Imps daytime sessions which are for Pre-School children aged 3-4 years. Click here for Imps Club website. New members are always welcome at Bristol Dojo and your first lesson is free!
The Little Imps ™ program is a personal development system which has been designed for children aged 4, 5, 6 and 7 to help them build confidence in a fun and safe environment. The program is based upon the principles of Karate training and has been designed by Simon O’Brien 5th Dan who has been training and teaching Karate for over 30 years. The program concentrates on the teaching of 10 core principles taught in 10 separate “Steps”. Our motto is “One step at a time” and this reflects our step by step approach to learning.
Each Step starts where the previous one left off and cover subjects such as stranger danger, co-ordination and fitness.
Imperial Karate Club offer tuition in Wado Ryu Karate and Sport Karate at the highest level. Classes are run for ages 7 to 13 years in our Junior sessions and ages 14+ years and adults in our senior session. We have a great beginners program which is run in seperate classes on Tuesdays for both Junior and Senior members. 
All training is on our 2000 Sq ft fully matted area with wall mounted kick bags. Whether you are a Black Belt or a complete beginner, you are welcome to join Imperial Karate Club at any time.
There are no contracts, joining or membership fee's and training is on a "pay as you go" basis. We have regular gradings, courses and competitions both in the UK and abroad.
Training is every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights and there are extra optional fitness sessions on Wednesday evening and Saturday mornings. We have a very active squad program for Kumite and Kata also on a Saturday morning. We also have daytime sessions for pre-school children on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Mondays |
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| 5.15 - 6.00pm 6.00 - 7.00pm 7.00 - 8.15pm |
Imps Club Karate Junior Karate (Advanced) Senior Karate (Advanced) |
Ages 4-7 years Ages 7-13 years Ages 14+ and adults |
£3.00 £3.50 £4.00 |
Family training is available at £7.00 per family regardless of numbers. |
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Tuesdays |
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| 6.30 to 7.30pm 7.30 to 8.30pm |
Junior Karate (Beginners) Senior Karate (Beginners) |
Ages 7-13 years Ages 14+ and adults |
£3.50 £4.00 |
Family training is available at £7.00 per family regardless of numbers. |
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Wednesdays |
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| 7.00-8.00 | Circuit Training for fitness | Ages 14+ and adults | £4.00 |
Thursdays |
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| 1.00 - 1.45pm 5.15 to 6.00pm 6.00 to 7.00pm 7.00 to 8.30pm |
Mini Imps Imps Club Karate Junior Karate (All grades) Senior Karate (All grades) |
Ages 3-4 years Ages 4-7 years Ages 7-13 years Ages 14+ and adults |
£3.50 £3.00 £3.50 £4.00 |
Family training is available at £7.00 per family regardless of numbers. |
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Fridays starting 7th November |
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| 6.30 to 7.30pm |
Junior & Senior Karate (Beginners) Mixed Session |
Ages 7-16 years Adults |
£3.50 £4.00 |
Family training is available at £7.00 per family regardless of numbers. |
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Saturdays |
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| 10.00-11.00am 11.00-12.00pm 12.00 - 1.00pm |
Circuit training for fitness Kumite Squad training Kata Squad training |
All ages All ages All ages |
£3.00 £3.00 £3.00 |
Multiple session and family discounts available. |
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Click here for Imperial Karate Club main website
Dojo Comment - These are our most popular sessions at Bristol Dojo and they are ideal for everyone regardless of age or fitness levels. We realise that starting Karate can be quite a challenge, that's why here at Imperial we have seperate beginners classes for both Junior and Senior students on Tuesday nights. Beginners of all ages are welcome to join at any time, come along and watch the class so you can see what is involved.There is a real "family feel" to the club but don't be mislead, Imperial has produced some of the finest Karate-Ka in the country! With such a great beginners program there has never been a better time to start to learn Karate. Many senior students and parents also use our Fitness Zone Gym treadmills, Cross-Trainers, weights and bikes while watching their children train in our junior classes! Everyone is welcome to come and watch a class and relax in the comfort of our cafe-bar or join in!
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