Traditional Shotokan Karate Ryu

The Eastern Shotokan Karate Association (ESKA) is a professional karate association who are dedicated to teaching traditional Shotokan Karate to the very highest standard.

ESKA are holding classes for beginners at Dereham Leisure Centre

ESKA holds classes suitable for children and adults to acquire traditional karate skills with all the associated benefits, combining self-defence with a total body workout. It also develops both physical and mental abilities and all classes offer the following benefits;

• Beginner only tuition – ESKA is aware of possible concerns about starting something new so have specially designed beginner only courses
• Effective form of self-defence – traditional karate techniques incorporating practical self-defence
• Physical and mental benefits – improves flexibility, strength, agility, co-ordination and balance as well as being an excellent stress buster. Karate also develops confidence and self-discipline

ESKA pride themselves on the welcoming atmosphere of their association and venues and also the friendliness of the members. As a point of first contact, each class has an administrator present to help and answer any questions you may have.

The qualified instructors are all CRB checked, fully insured and have many years’ experience of teaching all ages and grades. Many of ESKA’s instructors have competed nationally and internationally with many titles gained.

ESKA also offers one-to-one Personal Tuition Sessions, offering all the benefits of the classes with additional advantages of convenience, accelerating progress and tailored tuition for specific requirements.

ESKA members have access to training seven days of the week at premier venues in and around Norwich, as well as offering courses with international instructors and regular opportunities to attend and compete in local, national and international