Club Information

Karate-London, now part of Shotokan Karate England, has clubs in the Chingford, Enfield, Edmonton, Barnet, Walthamstow, Larkswood, Southgate, Whitechapel, Leyton, Tring, Harlow, Woodford, South Woodford, Wanstead, and Waltham Abbey areas. These Shotokan Karate Clubs have established a standard for Karate in London and the South of England that is unparalleled. More than 200 adults and Juniors who have started as beginners in the clubs, have gone on to reach Black Belt level and some have gone on to achieve National and International success.

Special Karate Events throughout the year

Throughout each year we have;
* 12 Kyu Grade Courses and Gradings
* 10 Black Belt Courses including 2 Black Belt Dan Gradings.
* 2 Instructors Courses and a Qualification Exam
* National and 8 Regional Inter-Club Championships
* Referees and Judges Courses and a Qualification Exam
* Annual Exchange visits with other countries.
* Child Protection and Health & Safety Course.
* Regular social events and meals together.
* Annual 'First Aid in Karate' Course & Qualification.
* Top International Instructor Courses with guest instructors....

Sensei ENOEDA and SHOTOKAN KARATE ENGLAND

The SKE Chief instructor Sensei Rod Butler has over 35 years of experience in Shotokan Karate and was a regular instructor at the Marshall St Dojo of Sensei Enoeda in London's West End. He was a long time member of the KUGB and the JKA and achieved his 4th Dan KUGB JKA under the late Sensei Enoeda in May 1999 at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London. Sensei Enoeda was the highly respected Chief Instructor of the KUGB as well as the Chief Instructor of JKA Europe. Sensei Enoeda was a regular guest instructor at the clubs which now form Shotokan Karate England and he always enjoyed visits and the socialising after the classes. Sensei Rod achieved his 5th Dan in October 2005.

Karate Classes for Everyone

Throughout each week there are Karate classes especially targeted towards beginners, intermediate, and advanced Black and Brown Belt students and instructors. You can choose which classes are suitable for you on our Club Locations page and then come along and watch a class in progress. Naturally, if you are keen and wish to start straightaway, you can. You need no special clothing to start, just something loose fitting and comfortable.
You will be assured of a warm welcome to the clubs by Rod and his team of fully qualified Black Belt Instructors who will ensure that you enjoy your karate training and also get the best from yourself. Over the years the clubs have produced more than 200 Black Belts and numerous National and International Champions.

Shotokan Karate England on film and TV

Shotokan Karate England featured in the BBC program 'The One Show' starring 'Karate Kid' Jaden Smith, and his Dad, Will Smith.
TV journalist and personality John Sergeant was the BBC's 'Karate Kid' performing in a class with our members and Chief Instructor Sensei Rod Butler *Newspaper Report*

Members and instructors have also been filming with the renowned Mike Leigh at a secret location and a secret film plot - all will be revealed - eventually!

We have also just finished filming the latest advert for Whiskas cat food which was great fun and a spoof about a man living like a cat. Watch out for that one!

Books Magazines & Videos

Rod has also travelled to Japan, training at the famous JKA Dojo in Tokyo and has completed a KARATE BOOK about the late SENSEI ENOEDA 9th Dan with photos, notes and information collected over many years.You can have your own personally signed copy of this wonderful full colour karate book.....'KEINOSUKE ENOEDA~TIGER OF SHOTOKAN KARATE.'

As well as running the clubs, Rod has written articles for various Martial Arts publications including SHOTOKAN MAGAZINE, TRADITIONAL KARATE and FIGHTING ARTS INTERNATIONAL. He also assisted in the production of the late Sensei Enoeda's series of VIDEOS AND BOOKS.

ADVANCED SHOTOKAN KATA DVDs. These Sensei Enoeda Videos are now available in DVD format via our Shop Page