18/12/2025
Well done everyone.
Have a great Christmas break and we'll see you on Jan 8th
Non-profit-making karate club based in Totterdown, Bristol. The club has a friendly atmosphere and beginners are always welcome.
We have been established in Bristol for over 50 years and we are proud to be founder members of the Western Karate Union. The style of karate we practice has its origins in the Wado Ryu system and has been developed and enhanced over the years. Our students come from all walks of life and range from complete novices up to International Level including a World Champion! The club was founded in 1968
18/12/2025
Well done everyone.
Have a great Christmas break and we'll see you on Jan 8th
03/12/2025
Congratulations to Joash, Arthur, Stuart, Paris & Emily for their promotions. Keep up the great work
Opening times over the summer holidays (Juniors):
21st August. 19:00 - 20.15 (single class)
28th August. 19:00 - 20:15 (single class)
4th September. Back to normal U10s 18:15 - 19:00, +10s 19:15 - 20:30
Seniors: Normal times, Tues & Fri.
27/07/2025
A successful grading. Well done to everyone on their promotions
09/07/2025
On Saturday 5th July, Bristol Karate Club hosted the 2025 Bristol (WKU) Summer Course. Joining us were members from Clevedon Karate Kai , Yeovil Karate Club, Griffin Karate Club, Colchester Karate - Traditional, Brightlingsea Karate Club and Ryan Lambotte & Keri Murrell all the way from Jersey Wado Ryu.
Congratulations to the following for their promotions:
Dave Wheatley – 9th Dan
Les Birkin – 9th Dan
Andy Gunton – 8th Dan
Rob Smith – 8th Dan
Kevin Barrett – 7th Dan
Nigel Langson – 7th Dan
Sue Fairs – 7th Dan
Gary Wilson – 6th Dan
29/06/2025
Good results from WKL4 today:
Gold - Jimmy (bag)
Silver - Etty (kumite)
Silver - Jimmy (kumite)
Bronze - Calvin (kata)
Bronze - Calvin (kata open)
Bronze - Archie (kumite)
Bronze - Will (kumite)
A special mention to Felix for getting his first win in the bag event. Well done everyone and keep up the hard work.
04/04/2025
Well done to everyone who passed their grading!
Just a reminder the club is closed on Thursdays over the Easter holiday. Have a good break and we'll see you on 24th April.
Tues and Fri are open, as normal.
10/03/2025
Great result from the Welsh Karate League 2:
Jimmy - Gold (bag)
Archie - Gold (kumite)
Jimmy - Gold (kumite)
Calvin - Silver (kata)
Will - Bronze (kumite)
U12 team - Bronze
U14 team - Bronze
And excellent performances from some others who missed out on a medal this time. Keep up the hard work all 👊🏻
14/01/2025
Great to be back and getting ready for the 2025 competitions
Junior Training - Thursdays.
Back to normal 9th Jan.
6:15pm start for under 10s, 7:15pm start for older ones.
18/12/2024
A great last adult session for 2024 and congratulations Joash on earning your 7th kyu.
Have a wonderful Christmas everyone and we'll see you in 2025.
06/12/2024
Well done to all the students who successfully passed their grading last night! Keep up the hard work.
Also, a big thank you to Jackson for assisting us.
Danny, Max & Derek
| Tuesday | 7:30pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 6:15pm - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 7pm - 8pm |