Pagham Karate Club was established in 1982 and is affiliated to the Academy of Shotokan Karate (ASK). We extend a warm welcome to all whether a complete beginner or an experienced karateka. Classes are structured to suit all abilities and fitness levels. Our TIGERS class is for our younger students aged 5 to 7 years which focuses on fun training, but still incorporating the important principals of respect and discipline. For 8 years old and upwards we have our junior class. This class is more focused on a structured syllabus which teaches all the important skills required to progress through the coloured belt system, while still instilling the importance of respect and discipline and developing self confidence. Our adult classes encompass all the above and are for all levels of fitness and ability. We cater for both male and female students and each student is encouraged to work at their own level of fitness and ability. Regular training will give every student an increased level of fitness, self esteem, confidence and develop important self defence principals.
Pagham Karate Clubs Sensei Ian Gregory’s philosophy is to develop students skills by motivating them to train at their own pace within the structure of the ASK syllabus, but with most of the focus on developing spirit and applying this in their technique (waza). He can regularly be heard in the Dojo saying “if the technique isn’t dangerous, then why are you doing it”!!
