Rothwell Karate Club

No training tomorrow (7th May) due to the hall being used for the local elections.

Back next week as usual.

Training is on as normal tonight (09/04), with it being the school holidays 👍

To commemorate Peter Consterdine's recent passing, this is our tribute to him.

Even in his late 70s, the moment he put gloves on he became something else—powerful, precise, utterly masterful. His understanding of movement was unmatched; his punch was legendary.

As a teacher, he could change your entire technique with a single thought. People travelled across the country just to learn from him, and everyone left better than they arrived.

Peter wasn’t just skilled—he was a true legend. Warm, sharp, fearsome, inspiring. Even in his final weeks, he was still coaching, still giving, still lifting others up.

It was an honour to know him. An honour to be taught by him.

Thank you, Peter. 🙏🥲

Thank you Peter 🥲

It is with the greatest possible sorrow that we share with you the news that Peter Consterdine died in the early hours of Thursday morning, with Dawn at his side. He was greatly unimpressed with the acceleration of his illness and has left us all far earlier than he would have chosen; indeed, someone of such strength and character would have seemed invincible, so his death does come as a shock.

As members of the association, you all know that his legacy will truly make him immortal. In due course, we will write a suitable account of the huge impact he has had on our community and beyond. This is not that time – everyone needs time to absorb this news and to process it – especially Dawn and those closest to Peter.

We deeply appreciate the respectful ‘holding back’ from many of you as you awaited official word of his passing. With someone of his stature, you can understand that such terrible news spread quickly and many did not know that there had not been time to pass on the news sensitively and personally to his family and friends who should not be learning such news through social media. We will be inviting memories and tributes on the BCA/BCKA/WCA pages in due course and naturally will be providing a more extensive narrative of his phenomenal achievements and influence.

It will soon be business as usual in the office, with the great team Peter built over many decades providing continuity and support for you all. The senior instructor team, club instructors and individual members will continue Peter’s unparalleled influence and legacy. Thanks to all of Peter’s work and dedication, The Combat Group is, and will remain, a unique and unsurpassed martial arts and self-defence collective. We will be back in touch soon and thank you all for your support at this most difficult of times.

Iain and Mary Abernethy (on behalf of Dawn Consterdine)

💥 Karate builds confidence that carries beyond the dojo.

Every technique learned and every challenge overcome teaches students to trust their abilities—on the mats, at school, and in everyday life.

Karate naturally combines:

- HIIT‑style bursts
- Full‑body strength work
- Explosive power
- Mobility and flexibility
- High mental engagement (you push harder when focused)

It’s one of the most enjoyable ways to burn calories because it never feels like “exercise”.

We're training as normal during half term!

We're proud to announce that we have our first 7th Dan at the club - Steve Hutton!

Steve has been training continuously since the 1960s - what he doesn't know isn't worth knowing! Well done & congratulations Steve! 😃

Happy new year everyone! We're training again on 8th Jan!

Merry Christmas to all our members & their families! Thanks for your support over the past 12 months!