Founder · 8th Dan
Sensei Robert Birchlea
Founded the Sussex Karate Association over 35 years ago. Promoted to 8th Dan and the rank of Master by NAKMAS in November 2023.
Shotokan · Worthing
Karate for everyone.
A friendly, established Shotokan karate club in Worthing, helping students build confidence, fitness and discipline at every stage of training.
35+
Years Teaching
8th
Dan Sensei
All
Ages & Levels
NAKMAS Accredited✦
First Week Free✦
All Ages Welcome✦
Beginners Class✦
Sussex Karate Association✦
Family Friendly✦
NAKMAS Accredited✦
First Week Free✦
All Ages Welcome✦
Beginners Class✦
Sussex Karate Association✦
Family Friendly✦
NAKMAS Accredited✦
First Week Free✦
All Ages Welcome✦
Beginners Class✦
Sussex Karate Association✦
Family Friendly✦
About
Over 35 years of
Shotokan karate
空手道
Karate-dōThe way of the empty hand
Welcome to Broadwater Shotokan Karate Club — part of the Sussex Karate Association and Worthing's most trusted dojo for over three and a half decades.
Founded by Sensei Robert Birchlea, 8th Dan, our club trains all levels — from absolute beginners taking their first stance, to senior graded students preparing for black belt. We are proud to be an all-inclusive karate club: a place where families, women, men and children train together with mutual respect.
Our grades are confirmed by NAKMAS (the National Association of Karate & Martial Arts Schools), and our instructors carry decades of competition and teaching experience between them.
- ✓Beginners' classes every week
- ✓Kids, teens & adult sessions
- ✓Private 1-to-1 dojo tuition
- ✓Grading & competition pathways
Meet the Instructors
Decades of black belt experience.
On the mat with you.
Every class is led by qualified, NAKMAS-recognised black belts who teach with patience, structure and traditional discipline.
Senior Instructor · 5th Dan
Sensei Ron
Heads up senior grade training and competition prep. Decades of dojo experience teaching adults and advanced students.
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2nd Dan
Sensei Natash
Leads our kids and family classes. Calm, patient and brilliant with first-timers building confidence on the mat.
Our Classes
Walk-in classes that fit your week.
We currently offer walk-in Karate classes with our instructors. All ages welcome — no need to book.
Sunday Morning
9:30 AM – 10:30 AMTuesday Evening
7:00 PM – 8:00 PMPrivate Tuition
By arrangementOne-to-one or small group tuition available at our own Dojo. Contact us for more information.
All classes held at Broadwater Parish Hall, Broadwater Street West, Broadwater, Worthing.
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Get Started
Your first week
is on us.
No kit needed, no commitment. Send us a message and we'll get you into your first class this week.
- Call
- 07874 261450
- Where
- Broadwater Parish Hall, Broadwater Street West, Broadwater, Worthing