About
TKFGB – Traditional Karate-Do Federation of Great Britain – was founded in December 2014.
The mission of the TKFGB is to build enhanced self-esteem, sound health, and the strong character of its members through disciplined, hard karate training.
Our objective is to maintain the highest standard of training through continuous improvement of our own skills
We create a strong and healthy community based on the knowledge gained from Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama, the closest student of Sensei Gichin Funakoshi.
Continuous growth is TKFGB’s primary goal.
Latest News
The TKFGB held its 2025 Awards ceremony on Saturday, January 10th in Boston, Lincolnshire, hosted by TKA Boston. Around 100 members of the traditional karate community gathered for the occasion, including competitors, coaches, judges, and parents from across the federation.
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Over two days, 17-18 May 2025, we witnessed an exceptional training opportunity under the guidance of Sensei Avi Rokah, 8th Dan from the United States. The seminar, organized by the Kraków Traditional Karate Club, attracted over 200 karatekas representing ten
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The 2025 UK National Karate Championships, held in Norwich, Norfolk, were an outstanding event with over 140 competitors showcasing their skill and sportsmanship. TKFGB celebrated a remarkable success, bringing home over 50 medals across all categories. The organization was smooth,
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On 22-23 March, the Heron Hall Academy in London, Enfield, hosted three events: – TKFGB Judges Refresher Course, – 6th London Karate Cup – Best Competitor of 2024 Awards Ceremony (separate web post) The events have been organised by London
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TKFGB athletes participated in WTKF World Championship and Open World Cup, in Lima, Peru 2024. Our competitors finished the competition with such fantastic results, with Adriana Peiseniece becoming the World Champion in individual kumite and Kristine Rubina winning both kata
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Our Clubs
Paweł Kutermankiewicz – 3Dan
Ultimately, the purpose of karate is not just physical prowess but the state of balance, harmony and spiritual strength through disciplined training…
Tomasz Nowak – 3Dan
‘Shotokan’ karate is a fun way to get young children more active and healthy – while also giving them an understanding of the benefits of Martial Arts
Andrei Sprinceana – 3Dan
Traditional karate makes champions for life, not champions for a day.
Daniel Farkas – 2Dan
In traditional karate victory is not an ultimate aim.
Filip Dębowski – 2Dan
Our objective is to maintain the highest standard of training through continuous improvement of our own skills.
Andrej Skarzinskij – 2Dan
Our Mission Is “To Grow Champions For Life” giving the solid foundations for the good physical and mental growth, which is the key of achieving your Life Goals!
Zbigniew Godzisz – 5Dan
The mission of TKFGB is to build enhanced self-esteem, sound health, and strong character of its members through disciplined, hard karate training.
Pawel Kutermankiewicz – 3Dan
Ultimately, the purpose of karate is not just physical prowess but the state of balance, harmony and spiritual strength through disciplined training…
Andrzej Czyrka – 5Dan
Teaching how to use body efficiently, while developing ultimate fitness, improving posture, strength, balance and flexibility.
Anna Machtylska – 3Dan
The mission of TKFGB is to build enhanced self-esteem, sound health, and strong character of its members through disciplined, hard karate training.
Andrej Skarzinskij – 2Dan
Our Mission Is “To Grow Champions For Life” giving the solid foundations for the good physical and mental growth, which is the key of achieving your Life Goals!
Daniel Sularz – 4Dan
The mission of TKFGB is to build enhanced self-esteem, sound health, and strong character of its members through disciplined, hard karate training.
Team members
TKFGB Instructor
Traditional karate makes champions for life, not champions for a day.
TKFGB Instructor
Traditional Karate Academy Loughborough
TKFGB Instructor
Mario began Shotokan karate in the early 1970s with the KUGB under Sensei Hideo Tomita.
TKFGB Instructor
Instructor Red Dragon Karate, Crewe, Cheshire
TKFGB Instructor
A former member of the Polish Traditional Karate Federation Technical Judges squad between 1999 and 2012
TKFGB Instructor
In traditional karate victory is not an ultimate aim.
TKFGB Board Member
TKFGB Competitor of the Year in 2017, 2018, 2019
TKFGB Instructor
National Squad Member of Traditional Karate-Do Federation of Great Britain.
TKFGB Instructor
Multiple national and international medalist. Over 20 years experience as Karate coach and instructor.
TKFGB Instructor
Multiple medalist and winner at the regional and UK National Championships.
TKFGB Chairman
4 Dan Shotokan Karate, ITKF, WTKF. In training since 1993. Multiple national and international medalist.
TKFGB Vice-Chairman
Still learning how to use body efficiently, while developing ultimate fitness, improving posture, strength, balance and flexibility.
TKFGB Board Memebr - PR
Personally, a great fan of a healthy lifestyle and fitness.
TKFGB Instructor
Continuous growth is TKFGB’s primary goal.
FAQ
Not at all. You’ll find that our classes for beginners are the perfect way to build up your overall fitness level regardless of your physical condition. Good luck!
You are welcome to watch a class as we believe it is important to visit a class before you join. Not every Style, Dojo, or Instructor is the same.
Yes, they can. Thanks to the fact that karate makes use of the whole body, both men and women can create the accurately high strength of a technique.
Yes, they can. Each child above 5 years old with a correct motor system can train karate.