Bradford Shotokan Academy

The whole karate club lines up with all members in a karate stance

Congratulations on Grading and Welcome to New Members!

Bradford Shotokan Academy would like to say a big congratulations to all members on their recent success in the August '25 Grading

Regular training and hard work achieves results in the long run

We would also like to say congratulations and welcome to our newest members!

Each of them earned a red belt in the recent grading and will begin training for the next level!

Why not join them?

Call or Message Sensei Fred on 07787 880330to arrange a visit.

Karate is suitable for all ages 7+ and you're never too old to start training.

Sensei Sal is awarded his shodan certificate by Sensei Fawcett

Bradford Shotokan Academy would like to congratulate Sensei Sal on achieving his Shodan Black Belt

Congratulations Sal, A black belt is a lifetime achievement and takes several years of hard work and dedicated training!

There is always more to learn and Shodan is only the beginning of the rest of your karate journey.

Why not begin your journey training with us now?

Khudra accepts her trophy from Sensei Fred Fawcett

Bradford Shotokan Academy would like to congratulate Khudra on earning the Most Improved Karateka award for May 2025

Karate requires hard work and dedication and to become a black belt, discipline. Great Work!

Congratulations Khudra!

Why not come and train with the champions?

Two of the families that train at Bradford Shotokan Academy pose together in their karate gis after training

Family training at Bradford Shotokan Academy

Our club is family friendly and semi-contact.

We train hard but teach good control, emphasising safety and respect.

Beginners, returning members or students of other martial arts are welcome.

Why not sign up for an induction or come and watch us train to see if its right for you?

Call or Message Sensei Fred on 07787 880330to arrange a visit.

Karate is suitable for all ages 7+ and you're never too old to start training.

The Bradford Shotokan Academy squad line up on the podium to show the medals they won

Bradford Shotokan Academy would like to congratulate it's students on their performance at the WKC World Championships 2024

Our students won an impressive haul of medals, many of them are now standing world champions!

Congratulations team!

Why not come and train with the champions?

Bradford Shotokan Academy is a Member of the EKA English Karate Alliance

Bradford Shotokan Academy is a member of the EKA, a small, but friendly karate association based in England. The EKA is also a proud member of the WKC World Karate Confederation.

Sensei Fred Fawcett holding his european championship medal in front of a uk flag.

Sensei Fawcett has had a career spanning over forty years in the world of karate.

Sensei Fawcett spent over 15 years fighting for England in tournaments around the world. He won many national and international trophies and also became a european gold and silver medal winner.

Sensei Fred has the knowledge and experience to deliver the highest quality karate martial arts training.

Sensei Fred Fawcett teaches karate to a school of students

Learn Karate at one of the oldest and finest clubs in the UK

Led by Sensei Fred Fawcett, 9th Dan - Bradford Shotokan Academy has been running for over 40 years. A family club, we deliver excellent martial arts training for both adults and kids.

Bradford Shotokan Students line up to accept a karate award from the Lady Mayoress of Bradford

Come and train with the champions at BSA

Many of our students go on to compete and win in local and national Karate competitions. Both current and past members have won the National Championships on several occasions.

A class of karate students practicing in lines and learning martial arts

Join us for training three times every week.

We meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings and Sunday Mornings. The Karate lessons start with a light warm-up and then some basic exercises. This is followed by the main Karate training.

Why not book a beginners lesson today?

Beginners classes are held on Sunday mornings and typically run for 4 weeks. After learning the basics of Karate you will be ready to train regularly and join the club.