Our Dojo

The East London School of Karate was originally founded in 1980.  It was first named, `Colegrave Karate Club’ as it started off in a local school.  After many years in successful operation, the club was growing from strength to strength.  After seeing long term students moving on to higher levels, we felt that it was the right time to select a name that would reflex our high standard of quality, along with our rate of success.  Therefore, The `East London School of Karate`, was formed in 2013.  Our karate school has always maintained a high standard, with good ethics, etiquette and an excellent code of practice.  We are dedicated to our students and our service offers something for most age groups starting from 5 years upward, to include children and adults.  We are a family orientated Karate School and welcome everyone.

Over the years, we have had a positive impact on shaping the lives of many children, young people and adults.  The art of karate has a strong belief system of discipline, morals and ethics.  This is consolidated throughout its practice with classes beginning and ending with respect and courtesy.  Training is 80% mental and 20% physical with an aim to better oneself through the perfection of the art itself.  Karate teaches important life skills and gives guidance on conflict resolution, how to deal with bullies and not quitting when life gets tough.  The ultimate aim is to achieve the black belt grade, which is not just something you wear around your waist; it is something you become!  One then becomes a serious student and this is where your true training as a black belt begins.  Karate eventually, becomes a way of life.