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Discover the benefits of training at Seido Karate London Shibu.
Programmes
Adult Programme
The Adult programme covers all aspects of the Seido Karate curriculum from white to Black Belt grades. All adult students are welcome to train.
Seido Karate for Kids
Especially tailored for our youngest karateka, the kids programme will see your child grow in confidence while learning invaluable skills.
Girls and Women’s Programme
Taught exclusively to women by women, the Girls and Women’s programme offers a safe and stimulating environment for the practice of Karate.
Our Instructors
Sei Shihan Brandt Leitch
A full-time professional Karate instructor with over 30 years’ experience in Martial Arts. He is the head teacher for Seido Karate London Shibu and Branch Chief for Seido karate in the UK.
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Kyoshi Tina Paterson
A highly experienced karate instructor and co-founder of Seido Karate London Shibu alongside Sei Shihan Brandt Leitch. She began training in 1992 in Auckland, NZ and has been instructing since 1996.
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Sensei Sean McGowan
A champion in point fighting, having competed in the USA, Jamaica and Europe. Sensei Sean began training in 2001 at Honbu, the World Seido Karate Organisation Headquarters in New York, under the supervision of Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura.
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Senpai Ethan Charlton
Our youngest instructor, Senpai Ethan started at Seido Karate London Shibu at age 8 and was promoted to black belt in 2018. He is an accomplished martial artist and successful full contact tournament and professional MMA fighter.
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Notice Board
June 2023
Celebrating Jun Shihan Tina Paterson
Congratulations to Tina Paterson, a true inspiration and an exceptional martial artist! Yesterday, she achieved an incredible milestone in her journey by receiving her 6th Dan black belt. As […]
March 2023
Back from Tournament
Our junior team was in Poland this week-end for the annual tournament hosted by Seido Karate Poland. As usual, a great event organized by fellow instructors and students in Krakow. […]
October 2019
Seido Poland Tournament
The London Karate-do team is ready to compete in Poland next year. Due to the current pandemic the annual Seido Poland tournament had to be postponed, but our athletes remain focused and ready for another successful performance.
October 2019
Kagami Biraki 2021
With the easing of lockdown restrictions, we are looking to have Kagami Biraki (Japanese new year) in 2021, marked with a big in house celebration and beach training with our friends at Seido Karate Dover.
October 2019
Online Training
We are preparing to return to our regular schedule once government restrictions allow. In the meantime, online classes are running daily with great success.