Leicester Karate Club

04/10/2026

🥋 Leicester Martial Arts — A Journey Through History
FREE EXHIBITION — OPEN TO EVERYONE!

Come and discover the fascinating history of Leicester Martial Arts, proudly recognised as the oldest martial arts club in Great Britain.

📅 Saturday 24th October
🕥 10:30am – 4:00pm
📍 Leicester Secular Hall
75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WN

Whether you are a former member, martial arts enthusiast, or simply curious about our history, everyone is welcome.

What to expect:
📜 Explore our history boards and discover the story of Leicester Martial Arts

🥋 Learn about the people and traditions that have shaped the club

💬 Meet and talk with our existing instructors

🤝 Reconnect with fellow ex-members and share memories

Admission is FREE and the exhibition is open to the public.

Come along, take a look through our history, and help us celebrate the legacy of Leicester Martial Arts.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 07984 903082

Everyone is welcome — we look forward to seeing you there! 🥋

05/09/2026

Well well, our club has been mentioned in the Parliament! Thank you to Adam Shockat MP

That this House congratulates Leicester Karate Club on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; recognises the club, established in 1966, as the oldest karate club in the UK, having trained generations of practitioners in the discipline, dedication and community spirit that define the martial art; welc...

03/08/2026

Our second big event of the year. This time celebrating our dojos 80th year. Since 1946 training has continued. A free exhibit and also training available. PM for more details.
All welcome to come along and visit throughout Saturday 24th October. 🙂

19/07/2026

A special anniversary of our prestigious club will be happening the weekend of 24/25 October 2026 to celebrate this milestone...details coming soon!

05/07/2026

Leicester Karate Club celebrates 60 years of dedication to karate training. These action shots courtesy of Lynne Conroy I think are circa 1967/68 all featuring the late Anthony Conroy.

29/06/2026

Congratulations to Robert Maclean on passing his 4th Dan. Good, strong grading with no shortage of skill! 🙇‍♂️

23/06/2026

Great to meet Adam Shockat, independent MP for Leicester who took time out of his busy schedule to visit Leicester Karate Club and our historical exhibit.

21/06/2026

Leicester karate club celebrated 60yr anniversary with training with Sensei Dave Wilkins, Pasquale Petrella and Lauren Frearson. Great atmosphere, great training and great times….www.leicesterkarateclub.co.uk

19/06/2026

Great atmosphere on all the classes for the clubs 60th anniversary with students from Holland, Scotland, Germany also supporting the course