Sennen Karate Club

Welcome

Sennen Karate Club is the first & last karate club in England. It is situated a small village in the South West of Cornwall. It was opened in 1989 by Cornwall Area Head Coach Clive Double and has been running weekly karate classes ever since.

Our lessons are designed to be enjoyable, safe and practical with the focus on self defence. They’re run by fully qualified and dbs checked instructors.

Karate is proven to be one of the leading activities for kids and adults to learn due to the positive physical and mental health benefits it has. Don’t take our word for it, come and give it a try and find out for yourself.

Lead Instructor

Welcome, my name is Luke Jackson, I am the lead instructor at Sennen Karate Club. My karate journey started way back in 1991 as a shy, nervous 7 year old kid who wanted to give karate a go having been inspired by actors such as Jet Li, Jean Claude Van Damme and Jackie Chan.

In 2004 I took and passed my Black Belt grading. A day that i will never forget, I had finally achieved my goal. Fast forward some 20+ years, I’m now a 5th Dan Black Belt and the clubs lead instructor! My goals have changed and my focus has shifted on to my students. I aim to provide them the best possible classes to learn and improve, not only in karate but as a person.

I am registered, insured and vetted by the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association, a copy of my qualifications and insurances can be found below.

Karate Training

MayoShinDo training sessions held at our Sennen club include striking, blocking, avoidance, throws, sweeps, locks, groundwork, and kata (forms). Paired or group practise is another key aspect of training. Mitts, punch bags, and other aids are used to test a fighter’s focus, accuracy and power!

Belts: White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown, Black, 1^st Dan, 2^nd Dan, 3^rd Dan etc.

Equipment Required: all white karate gi with an official MayoShinDo badge on the left breast.

Sennen Community Centre

Training Location

Address: Sennen Community Centre,
Mayon,
Sennen,
Penzance,
Cornwall,
TR197AW

Parking at Sennen Community Centre: There is a good-sized car park for 30+ cars outside the main entrance.

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Walking or travelling by bus: The community centre is located behind Sennen School on the A30 just before the mini roundabout. If you are travelling by bus take the Number 1A to Sennen Lands End, there is a bus stop directly opposite the school.

For bus times and information on stops please visit https://www.firstbus.co.uk/planning-your-journey/timetables

Timetable

Nano Ninjas Karate

Class Night

Monday + Friday

Class Time

17:00 – 18:00pm

Class Difficulty

Beginners

Age

5-9

Cobra Crew Karate

Class Night

Monday + Friday

Class Time

18:00 – 19:00pm

Class Difficulty

Intermediate

Age

10-14

Samurai Squad Karate

Class Night

Monday + Friday

Class Time

19:00 – 20:00pm

Class Difficulty

Mixed

Age

16+

We have classes designed for all ages, including children aged 5 and upwards, teens and adults. Higher graded students are able to attend all classes and will be used to aid the instructors in the beginners classes. New students are required to wear comfortable clothing. Students are also advised to bring a drink. Karate suits can be purchased through the club instructor or via the club shop.

Gradings will be held at set intervals throughout each year, at a small additional cost.

Payment for training sessions can be taken in cash on-the-day or using a payment card via the GymDesk booking software.

Members Area

If you are a current member of Sennen Karate Club you can log in to your GymDesk members account where you will be able to book onto lessons, track your attendance and progress, as well as view important training videos. Click the button below to log in. If you are not currently a member of Sennen Karate Club you can register your interest by clicking the Sign Up button below or dropping us a text / WhatsApp message. You will receive a response within 24 hours and will be offered a free trial lesson.