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In Pursuit of Excellence in Body, Mind, & Spirit
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Shotokan Karate

Est 1979
Aktar's
JKA Academy




"Our approach to Karate is more than a great sport, within every technique of our Shotokan karate JKA Academy lies centuries of tradition.Our instructors have decades of karate experience to share with you. If you live in the Beds, Bucks & Herts areas, we want you to also become part of its great future. We are a Black Belt Karate Academy, our goal is Black Belt excellence in order to develop our physical,mental & spiritual capacities to the LIMIT.We value each and every one of our dedicated students efforts, and we transform their lives positively through their efforts . Our Kids become future Black Belt champions & leaders in theor fields. Our Adults get in shape without getting bored,in a team activity learning karate self-defence skills, whilst challenging themselves in a fun way to their personal level potentials . At the Shotokan JKA Karate Academy, we believe anyone can be a winner regardless of your starting point. All you need is the RIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO GUIDE YOU. Now you have the opportunity of becoming one of our great Karate student, and a great Black Belt of the future. We invite you to come & join us if you wish to explore your full potential & learn the true art of Karate for the ultimate development of your Body, Mind & Spirit,you'll be so glad like many others before you who have joined us that you did!..
... Read Our Mission..
Sham Aktar 6th Dan - Head Coach - Shotokan JKA Academy -Trainer of Great Black Belts.
WE HAVE THREE LOCATIONS - ( See Maps Below for Directions : )
LUTON - BISCOT: Olive Tree Church Hall, Montrose Ave, Luton, LU3 1HT ,
Tues & Thurs :Tiny Tigers (5 -8 yr olds) 5.30pm - 6.15pm - Juniors (8 - 14 yr olds) 6.15pm - 7.00pm - Teens/Adults (above 14 yrs age) 7.00 pm -7.45pm
Brown Belt Above / BBC 7.00 - 8.40pm
Sat : Tiny Tigers 11am - 11.45am - Juniors, 11.45am - 12.30pm, - Teens /Adults, 9.30am - 10.15am - Brown Belts & Above & BBC 9.30am -11am
WATFORD - GARSTON: Watford Woodside Leisure Centre, Horseshoe Lane Watford WD25 7HH - Studio 1
Sat: Tiny Tigers 3.45pm - 4.30pm, Juniors, 4.30- 5.15/5.30pm, Teens /Adults, 2.45pm - 3.45pm. Brown Belt & Above & BBC 2.45pm - 3.45pm
WATFORD - GARSTON: St Michael's High School, High Elms lane, Watford, WD25 0SS - Dance Studio next to car park.
Mon & Wed : Tiny Tigers (5-8 yr olds) 5.30pm - 6.15pm - Juniors, 8 yr -14 yr olds) 6.15pm - 7.00pm, Teens/ Adults ( Above 14 yrs age) 7.00pm - 7.45pm.
Brown/Black Belts & BBC 7.00pm - 8.30pm.
(See our Full Classes / Locations Timetable Below :)
Note: If you are a member at one location you can train at any other/additional location for FREE !!.
All Beginners & Intermediate level students are required to train minimum of two and upto three sessions a week. Brown & Black Belts & BBC must aim to commit to a minimum of 3 sessions per week for grading purposes. It is also a requirement for all students to practise 15 /30 minutes minimum at home on days they are not in class to re-enforce karate techniques/ skills covered in classes for gradings.
Days | Class Name | Ages | Time | Location |
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Mondays & Wednesdays | Tiny Tigers | 5-8 year olds | 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Watford -St Michael's High School, WD25 0SS |
Juniors | 8-14 year olds | 6:15pm - 7:00pm | Watford -St Michael's High School,WD25 0SS | |
Brown/Black Belts & Advanced BBC | BBC & ADULTS | 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Watford -St Michael's High School,WD25 0SS | |
Adults & Teens All Levels | 14 years upwards | 7:00pm - 7.45pm | Watford -St Michael's High School,WD25 0SS | |
Tuesdays & Thursdays | Tiny Tigers | 5 - 8 year olds | 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Luton -Olive Tree Church Hall |
Juniors | Ages 8- 14 years | 6:15pm - 7:00pm | Luton -Olive Tree Church Hall | |
Brown/Black Belts & Advanced BBC | BBC (Black Belt Club ) | 7:00 - 8:40pm | Luton - Olive Tree Church Hall -LU3 1HT | |
Adults & Teens All Levels | 14 years & Above | 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Luton - Olive Tree Church Hall | |
Saturday Mornings | Teens / Adults All Levels | 14 yrs & Above | 9.30am - 10.15am | Luton- Olive Tree Church Hall LU3 1HT |
Brown/Black Belts & Advanced BBC + Adult Beginners/Intermediates | BBC | 9:30am - 11:00am | Luton - Olive tree Church Hall | |
Juniors | 8 - 14 years | 11:45am - 12:30pm | Luton - Olive Tree Church Hall - Montrose Ave Luton | |
Tiny Tigers | 5-8 year olds | 11:00am - 11:45am | Luton - Olive Tree Church Hall | |
Saturday Afternoons | Teens/Adults All Levels | 14 yrs & Above | 2:45pm- 3:45pm | atford Woodside Leisure Centre |
Brown/Black Belts & BBC + Adults All Levels | BBC | 2:45pm -3:45pm | Watford Woodside Leisure Centre -Studio 1 | |
Tiny Tigers | 5- 8 year olds | 3:45pm - 4:30pm | Watford Woodside Leisure Centre -Studio1 | |
Juniors | 8 -14 years | 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Watford Woodside Leisure Centre |
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