About Our Club

Community · Tradition · Excellence

Our Story

Rooted in the Community

St Ives & ISMAA & St Leonards Karate Club has been part of the local community for the last 15 years, providing high-quality karate instruction for of all ages and abilities. What began as a small group of passionate practitioners has grown into a thriving club. We practise Wado Ryu style karate.

We are part of the Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy (ISMAA), which provides our instructors with ongoing training, grading standards, and access to a wider martial arts community. This affiliation ensures coaching style is consistinat, of rthe highest quality which is and continually evolving.

Our dojo is a place where respect is earned, discipline is cultivated, and every student, regardless of age, fitness, or experience is valued and supported.

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What We Believe

Our Values

Respect

Every session begins and ends with a bow. We teach respect to instructors, fellow students and the art itself.

Discipline

Progress in karate mirrors progress in life. We help promote self disipline with regular, focused training to build habits.

Community

We genuinely care about each other. Senior students mentor juniors; everyone celebrates each other's achievements.

Growth

From 6 to 60, there’s always room to grow — a new step, a new kata, something new to enjoy.

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Our Affiliation

Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy

St Ives & St Leonards Karate Club is an affiliated club of the Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy (ISMAA). ISMAA provides a nationally recognised grading system, instructor qualifications, insurance, and ongoing professional development for all member clubs.

Our ISMAA affiliation means:

  • Nationally recognised belt gradings and Dan certificates
  • Fully qualified, insured instructors
  • Access to regional and national competitions
  • A structured, safe training curriculum
  • Regular instructor development and seminars
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