Ikkyo Karate Aberystwyth | Traditional Shotokan Karate for All Ages
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Traditional Shotokan · Aberystwyth

Discipline. Confidence. Community.

Karate for the whole family, taught by a World Champion.

Begin your journey All ages from four upwards. First class free.
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New beginners start here

Your first class, made simple.

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Book a free trial class on WhatsApp Trial classes are booked in advance. Please message first so the right class is ready for you.

A traditional karate dojo in West Wales. Children learn focus. Adults build confidence. Families train together.

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Sensei Paul James
Chief instructor

Four decades on the mat.

Sensei Paul James, 6th Dan, is a JSKA World Kata Champion, 20-time Welsh Champion, and qualified national judge and referee. His teaching combines traditional Shotokan karate with clear instruction, high standards and decades of experience coaching students of all ages.

Meet Sensei Paul

Three venues.
One community.

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The journey

Every black belt started as a white belt.

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Good to know

Questions parents and beginners ask.

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Your first class is free.

No experience, no kit, and no pressure. Trial classes are booked in advance, message first and we will make sure the right class is ready for you.

Book a free trial on WhatsApp