Jiyou Na Kokoru
JNK Karate Club was formed in 1996 at Tidbury Green with Rob Fernyhough (5th Dan), Phil Battle (4th Dan) and Sue Fernyhough (4th Dan) as the Founding Sensei's. With nearly 100 years of combined Karate experience, we started JNK to be a family friendly, traditional Karate school that teaches not just self-defence and fighting techniques but also the history, discipline and tradition of Wado Ryu in a fun and enjoyable environment.
We are very proud to have Sensei Phil Martin (7th Dan) as our club President and greatly enjoy the instruction and mentorship of one the UK's most distinguished and accomplished Martial Artists. Sensei Phil Martin is the Founding Sensei of the DOK and the former Club Captain of Hanchi Suzuki's and Peter Suzuki's Temple Dojo. Sensei Martin has travelled the globe and collaborated with some of the best Martial Artists in the world and we feel privileged that he shares that experience willingly with JNK students.
JNK train a traditional form of Wado Ryu Karate following the teaching of Hanchi Tatsuo Suzuki under the instruction of Sensei Phil Martin - himself a former Club Captain of the Temple, the dojo of Hanchi Suzuki - and Sensei Rob Fernyhough, Sensei Sue Fernyhough, Sensei Phil Battle, and Sensei Graham Chapman.
We offer a friendly and inclusive training environment and a host of senior grade Instructors that provide an expert teaching team for students from 6 - 70+.
JNK is a traditional Wado Ryu Karate Club and follow the teachings of Ohtsuka Sensei and Hanchi Tatsuo Suzuki. Having been in operation for more than 20 years, we are able to boast a host of senior grades, including a number of 4th Dan Black Belts. This allows for varied teaching styles to suit individual students needs and a wide base of Martial Arts experience which provides a rich and comprehensive training programme.
You can expect a family friendly atmosphere, especially in the junior classes but also for the more serious students, the adult’s classes are full of junior and senior grades who like to train and exercise hard – with some fun and laughs. JNK provides an enjoyable environment to get exercise, meet new people or to develop into an exceptional Martial Artist. We are a club that caters for all ages and levels of ability, from cadets of 6 yrs and above to Seniors who are looking to stay active. We're proud of our achievements, having trained students from beginner to 4th Dan level and we have been responsible for training dozens of Dan grades. If you're looking for a fun and friendly place to get your weekly exercise, want to become a serious martial artist or are looking to get back to training, JNK could be your ideal club.