Welcome to the English Shotokan
Karate Association
An Karate association committed to traditional ways of Funakoshi’s Shotokan Karate

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Learn the ancient art of
Karate
Karate dates back to around the 6th century when the Shoalin monks practiced a form of ’empty hand’ fighting techniques

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Improve your body and mind
through Karate
There are many benefits to Karate, its not just for self defence!
Karate’s not just about fighting
Karate is an art of many element, sparring is only a small section of Karate-do

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148

Black Belts

7 Days

a week training

23 Clubs

across the south of the UK

Welcome to the English Shotokan Karate Association

The English Shotokan Karate Association better known as ESKA are a renowned Karate association with clubs in Herts, Beds, Cambs and Essex. ESKA was founded in 1979 by Eddie Witcher, Michael Randall, John Van Weenen, Michael Nursey, Roger Hall, Harry Jones and Greg Durant.

Sensei Nursey (9^th Dan) now chief instructor of ESKA runs the largest of the clubs in Stevenage, with ESKA’s other clubs run by Senior Dan Grades (up to 6^th Dan). These senior instructors, in the most part, have trained all their Karate lives under Sensei Nursey.

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Get in shape now.

Karate is great for fitness, not only staying in shape but for building fitness, stamina and strength.

Great social events.

Although ESKA has Karate at its core, we have a great social calendar, with many events throughout the year to get involved with.

Learn at your own pace.

There is no pressure to grade with ESKA, you can learn at your own pace. We however encourage every student every step of the way.

ESKA Clubs

We have clubs all across Herts, Beds, Cambs and Essex, with our hombu dojo (headquarters) is based in Stevenage. Why not check out our clubs below, or use the ‘Locate a Club’ button…

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Karate is about far more than kicking and punching. Learning karate is a way to develop physical fitness and improve emotional well being. There is a perception that karate is violent and the main focus is breaking bricks. This is not the case. Karate is a way to bring the mind and body together to increase self belief and improve fitness.

Grow your confidence

Fun Environment

Learn self-defence

Compete with others

Improve your fitness

News

Sad News – Shihan Hirokazu Kanazawa9th December 2019 - 2:33 pm
Today we heard of the very sad news that Shihan Hirokazu Kanazawa passed away. As you may know, ESKA closely follow the traditional teaching’s of Shihan Kanazawa having himself been taught by Masatoshi Nakayama and Gichin Funakoshi.
Competition Results8th December 2019 - 7:00 am
Sunday 10th November saw ESKA hold its annual championships at the Stevenage Hombu. This year was a special year, as ESKA celebrated its 40th anniversary, so the competition was bigger and better than ever before. As always, the event was a great success and all that attended enjoyed the high quality of karate on show. […]