We will start training again on Sunday 8th January 2012. May we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Welcome to Bicester ECKA Karate Club, part of the English Contact Karate Association (ECKA) and affiliated to the English Karate Federation (EKF) covering all styles of karate in England.
Bicester ECKA Karate Club has been established for 9 years and is run by Sensei Ian Mortlock and Sensei Geoff Wheeler.
Sensei Ian Mortlock Sensei Geoff Wheeler
1st Dan Black Belt (ECKA) 1st Dan Black Belt (ECKA)
Sensei Ian has been practising martial arts for 16 years and has been a 1st Dan black belt in full contact karate with ECKA for 8 years. Ian also has experience in Aikido and Judo and is trained in emergency first aid.
Sensei Geoff has been practising martial arts since he was 17 years old and has been a 1st Dan black belt in full contact karate with ECKA for 8 years. Geoff is also a 2nd Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a qualified boxing instructor and is a police trained self defence instructor. He is also a qualified first aider.
Who can learn karate?
All ages and abilities are welcome from age 7 upwards. All classes are mixed and there is an even spread of children and adults all of varying ability and experience. Don't worry if you have never practised karate or any other kind of martial arts, all of our students have been in the same position and will make you very welcome.
How will karate benefit me?
Karate is great for building self-confidence, learning self-defence or just improving general fitness. Some of the Bicester karate students have taken part successfully in National competitions but this is entirely optional. ECKA has created a number of very successful competition fighters over the years.
What equipment do I need?
For the first few lessons you can wear your own clothes (i.e. jogging bottoms, t-shirt).
If you decide that you want to join Bicester ECKA Karate club you will need to complete an application form and pay a one off membership fee of £35.00 which includes your uniform. The instructors can discuss any other costs involved and answer any queries you may have.
Bicester ECKA Karate Club have a good selection of training equipment that is used during the lessons and this is all included within the training fee.
What do I do next?
You can contact us by clicking on Information or alternatively feel free to come and watch us train at Bure Park School in Bicester. If you wish to join in you are more than welcome.
