Cadet Karate Classes
Ages 9-12
A fun, safe and structured environment where children aged 9 to 12, plus beginners, begin or continue their journey into Kyokushin karate. From their very first session, young students build confidence and gain resilience, as they prepare for secondary education, all guided by patient, qualified instructors.
When We Train
Wednesdays
17:30 – 18:30
Junior Class
Location: Scouts Hall
Sundays
09:00 – 10:00
Junior Class
Location: Scouts Hall
Fridays
17:30 – 18:30
Junior Beginners
Location: Galaxy Gymnastics
OUR LOCATIONS
The Scouts Hall: Kojin-Kai Karate Club, 7th Ashford Scout Group Hall, Forge Lane, Ashford, TN23 1JW
Galaxy Gymnastics and Dance: 40 Park Street, Ashford, TN24 8LS
Our NEW Class
At Galaxy Gymnastics
Junior Beginners Class (5 to 12yrs) NEW!!
Fridays: 17:30 to 18:30
A brand new beginners class for children aged 5 to 12 years. This class is for new beginners only, making it a really good introduction to karate alongside fellow children also learning at the same level. Students with some experience are also welcome.
Venue location: Galaxy Gymnastics and Dance, 40 Park Street, Ashford, TN24 8LS. Click here for directions.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Kyokushin with a modern mindset
Full-contact and semi-contact fighting, fitness, kihon and kata, all taught appropriately for children.
All Abilities Welcome
From complete beginners to those who have trained in martial arts for years. Every black belt started as a white belt.
Grading & Progression
In-house gradings so you progress through the belt system at your own pace, without travelling.
Safeguarding
We are the only karate club in Ashford to be awarded the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts.
Instructors
our instructors hold DBS, first-aid and safeguarding qualifications.
Better together
Students who train with family or friends all receive discounted monthly membership.
What’s Included When You Join
Membership is from £45/month for unlimited classes, with no fixed-term contracts. Your first class is completely free to see if it’s for you.
When you join, your Starter Pack (one off £35 payment) contains:
- Karate gi (uniform) with club badge
- Annual insurance
- Online resources
- Licence and Grading book (after your first grading)
- EspressBros coffee voucher
FAMILY & FRIENDS DISCOUNT
When friends or family join together, each person benefits from a discounted monthly fee of £40.
This class is for your child if:
- They’re 9 to 12.
- They’re willing to try, even when it’s hard. No experience needed. Effort is the only entry requirement.
- They can listen and show respect. We’ll teach them the rest.
- They’re up for proper karate. Kyokushin is a contact style. We build up to it carefully, but it’s part of the journey.
- They like to laugh while working hard. Our classes are full of both.
If they’re after a drop-in activity to pass the time, we’re probably not the right fit. Better to know before you start.
Not sure? That’s what the free trial is for.
Ready to give it a try?
Your first class is completely free, no commitment, no pressure. Come and see what Kojin-Kai is all about.