Frequently asked questions

You should/can train as often as you are able, time permitting. Twice weekly as a minimum is fine but 3 times and more will give you the best results. We have many venues in reasonably close distance to each other, so availability is there 6 days a week. Obviously the more you give, the more you get and the faster you will progress.

Gradings are conducted every 4 months under a Senior Examiner appointed by the Association. Black Belt examinations are held by a panel of examiners and take place at International Seminars. All our black belts are certificated in Japan.

This depends on your training and progress and also if you attend training for the higher grades, but generally a minimum of 4/5 years of consistent training would be required.

Yes, Children may train accompanied by their parents in the Adult classes as well as mixed classes. In fact we have many of our members training together with their children.

We teach karate for health and self defence. There is no ACTUAL fighting in our classes. Fighting or the full execution of our techniques can be very dangerous, hence they are for self defence only. However, there is partner work as well as controlled sparring and a high level of control is taught.

Easily. Find your nearest class on the class times page. If you have any questions, text or call Mehmet on 07958 967 311.

£45 monthly unlimited training. You can train at all of our locations for this price.

We train in Borehamwood (Mondays and Wednesdays), Finchley (Tuesdays), Edgware (Thursdays and Saturdays) and Kingsbury (Fridays). See the class times page for venues and addresses.

The Karate Centre was established in 1973 by chief instructor and founder Shihan Leo Lipinski 8th Dan, the highest graded non Japanese member of the Goju Ryu Karate Do Seiwakai Europe. Read more on the history page.