Welcome to the official
Shukokai Karate Union
Established in 1969

Shukokai (pronounced Shu-Ko-Kai)
is a style of Karate that was introduced to England in 1968 by the Japanese instructors Sensei Tani and Sensei Kimura.


In 1969 the Shukokai Karate Union (SKU) was formed as the original Shukokai Karate organisation for England.

We have a history of Karate excellence second to none and many champions of national and international level have been trained in our clubs

Our clubs run beginners courses for new members wanting to learn this exciting art/sport. All SKU instructors are part of an ongoing instructor training programme and are CRB checked

The SKU has a full events programme of specialised courses where club members can train together with members from other clubs under the supervision of SKU chief instructor sensei Stan Knighton 9th Dan. Such is the depth of SKU high ranking senior sensei’s that the minimum grade of instructors on these courses is 6th Dan.

In addition to our members Kumite and Kata championships we host the annual SKU British Open championships where other Karate organisations can take part.
Click here for 2010 British Open info

Chief Instructor
Stan Knighton 9th Dan



"We are one of the oldest and most experienced Karate Unions in the U.K. with many highly graded instructors"

"Our commitment to the members is total, and our clubs are respected for teaching the authentic art of Shukokai Karate"

LATEST NEWS



Great turn out with over 100 members attending last week-ends courses.

This coming Sunday 7th February sees the first of the Leeds courses. See the members area for more details.

2010 SKU Gasshuku announced for Rhodes Greece. Go to the members website link for further details

For more info on the above and other courses go to the members area