Lympstone Shotokan Karate

15/02/2026

15/02/2026

A quick reminder that this Thursdays session is followed by our first squad session 8-9 pm.
Southern Region Championships entry forms will also be available.

12/01/2026

Shotokan karate classes across East Devon in Exmouth, Lympstone, Clyst Vale and Topsham. A KUGB-affiliated karate community for all levels.

03/01/2026

So proud to be part of this.

31/12/2025

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.
Happy new year for tonight and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday 6 January for our first lesson of 2026. I am looking forward to seeing what 2026 brings.
Please make sure your 2025 fees, private lessons, gis etc are paid up to date as soon as possible.

21/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Christmas party and awards. It was a fantastic evening celebrating our year together and a great chance to mingle with all 4 clubs that make our new umbrella group, East Devon karate...watch this space for updates. Sorry I couldn't mingle as much as I wanted to, thought it was best to keep me and my croaky voice at a distance.

We can't thank you enough for all your support, patience and care over the year. Looking forward to seeing what 2026 brings us.

Congratulations to our award winners for 2025.

Student of the year: Bowie
Runner up student(s) of the year: Edie and Jools (presented by Will)
Character: Leanda
Sincerity: Will
Effort: Benji T
Etiquette: James
Self-control: Sue
Spirit: Benji B
Best attendance: Bowie ( 3rd year in a row)

18/12/2025

Tonights fun lesson at Clyst is going ahead, please join us for games, snacks and laughs

16/12/2025

Sorry everyone, we' ve come down with the flu. Tried fighting it but it's just getting worse. So instead of inflicting you all before our Christmas party will cancel tonight's lesson.

14/12/2025

The final week of karate is upon us for 2025. It's a great line up.

Monday: Fun with Kata (Bunkai ) with Sensei Dan at Nancy potter house Topsham, 6pm

Tuesday: Last training lesson of the year with Sensei Marianne at Lympstone 6:30 pm

Thursday: Christmas fun, with snacks and party games at Clyst Vale 6pm

Saturday: Christmas party and awards Toby carvery Lympstone in the function room from 6pm.

13/12/2025

Huge congratulations to everyone who graded last night and this morning. You should all be proud of the effort you put in. Lessons with Sensei Brennan are always tough, as you all know, but also incredibly informative. Those are the sessions that really test us and help us grow, even if they push us well outside our comfort zones.

For Sensei Marianne, it was a milestone being able to train for a whole lesson, it was a big moment and she is very grateful for as it meant a lot to be back on the dojo floor properly alongside you all.

Gradings do not always go exactly how we want them to. Sometimes we get the result we hoped for and sometimes we do not. While that can be disappointing, those moments are often where the true discipline of karate really shines through. They make us stronger, more resilient and more determined if we choose to learn from them.

We know we repeat ourselves a lot in lessons and we know it can sometimes sound boring, but everything we say comes from a place of care and wanting the best for each of you. We want you to excel, not just in technique, but in understanding and experiencing the true benefits of karate. It is not an easy discipline, but it is a very rewarding one.

Whatever your result, please remember that we are always here for a chat. We are always happy to help you put a plan together to achieve what you want and support you on the journey to get there. Keep training, keep trusting the process and keep moving forward.

Congratulations to

Mirabella 9th kyu 🟠
Monty 5th kyu 🟣
Martha 5th kyu 🟣
Edie 5th kyu 🟣
Will 4th kyu 🟣⚪
Dahlia 4th kyu 🟣⚪
James 4th kyu 🟣⚪
Vince 4th kyu🟣⚪
Kirsty 3rd kyu🟤
Freddie 2nd kyu 🟤⚪
Benji 1st kyu🟤⚪⚪
Mason 1st kyu 🟤⚪⚪

Thank you to Dave, Tommo, Bowie and Sid for making the training.