Sensei John Gardiner 4th Dan - British Champion

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Quality Shotokan Karate - Professional coaching 

At JKG Karate we pride ourselves in upholding high standards, a fair, progressive and challenging grading system and doing so in a professional manner.


Established in 2011 JKG Karate has seen its members achieve success in the competition circuit both domestically and internationally, students who have progressed to achieve their black belt and most importantly has seen the development of our members both physically and mentally.


Sensei John Gardiner, chief instructor and founder of JKG Karate, has had a very successful competitive career having competed for the England National team from the under 21 team through to being Senior England number 1 at the WKF World and European Championships in addition to being English and British Champion.

Fully Certified Instructors

All JKG Karate Instructors:

  • Hold a minimum Level 1 instructor certificate.
  • Are a minimum of 1st Dan black belt and a minimum of 18 years old.
  • hold a DBS (enhanced) disclosure.
  • are certified in first aid.
  • hold safeguarding certification.
  • Have over 10 years of Karate experience.

Find us on Social media

Our most up to date news and information can be found on our Facebook page here and our Instagram page here


Give our page a Like and follow to keep up to date, we post photos from classes, competitions and more over there, maybe you will see yourself featured one day..



Southend Disability Karate

Our chief instructor, Sensei John Gardiner, has worked closely with a number of Special Educational Needs schools in the Southend area, bringing Karate lessons into the school timetable for well over 100 children and teenagers with special educational needs and disabilities.



For his work, John was awarded Active Essex's Southend Sport coach of the year runner up in 2015.



Outside of schools JKG Karate runs an SEN and Disability Karate class in Westcliff-on-sea, with  a tailored teaching method and grading syllabus allowing for continued progression and achievement.




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