WELCOME TO KOBURAKAI
ABOUT KOBURAKAI KARATE
Koburakai is a group of karate clubs teaching traditional Shotokan karate but also incorporating some of the training methods the Koburakai Co-Chief Instructors have experienced over the many years they have been training, developing and competing.
Koburakai is affiliated to Karate England
All of our Instructors have up to date enhanced DBS checks, are fully insured and first aid trained.
Please review our Safeguarding policy
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BENEFITS OF KARATE
Respect
Self-Discipline
Focus
Confidence
Safety
Leadership
Unlock the Benefits of Karate!
Karate isn't just a martial art - it's a way to boost mind, body coordination, build confidence and enhance overall fitness! Here's why you should join us at Koburakai:
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Improved body coordination
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Strengthen your core stability
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Build self discipline and focus
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Increased flexibility/mobility
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A clear syllabus and structure for development!
Especially for the kids: Karate helps children develop self discipline and respect by following a structured chain of command. Our belt system shows their progress - and the more they train, the more they achieve!
Karate is an inclusive sport, whether they're in it for fun, fitness or aiming for international competition. Karate provides an amazing pathway and we will help them on their journey.
MEET OUR TEAM
Tami Wilmot
Chairman & General Secretary
Godan
Over 25years karate experience
World Individual Kata Bronze Medallist
Multiple National Individual and Team Kata Medallist
First Aid Qualified
Founding Partner &
Co-Chief Instructor
Leon Gordon
Yondan
Over 25years karate experience
KUGB National Kumite Champion
KUGB Grand Slam Champion
KUGB Southern Region Champion
JKAE Individual Kata & Individual Kumite National Champion
SKDUN World Individual Kumite Champion
FSKA World Individual Kumite Champion
IJKA World Individual Kumite Champion & Men's Team Kumite Champion
WUKF World Team Kumite Champion
WUKF World Individual Kumite Silver Medallist
WUKF European Team Kumite Champion
Multiple National Individual Kumite Titles and Medallist
PT Level 3
First Aid Qualified
Judo GB Team (Youth)
Professional Full Contact Karate Athlete
Amateur MMA Fighter
Curtis Wilmot
Founding Partner &
Co-Chief Instructor
Yondan
Over 25years karate experience and over 10years teaching experience
IJKA World Men's Team Kumite Champion
Multiple World Individual Kumite Medallist
Multiple World Team Kumite Medallist
Multiple National Individual Kumite Champion Titles and Medallist
Full Contact karate champion
PT Level 3
First Aid Qualified
Amateur Boxer
Amateur Muay Thai Fighter
Koburakai Media Manager
Sian Hood
Instructor/Licensing Officer
Nidan
Multiple National Kata and Kumite medallist
Safeguarding Officer
Stephen Ware
Nidan
British Inclusive Kata Champion
European Inclusive Kata Champion
Psychotherapist
Sophia Malta
Instructor
Nidan
10 years of karate experience
At 12 years of age:
World Individual Ippon Kumite Champion
World Fuku-Go Champion (Ind. Kumite and Ind. Kata)
European Team Kumite Champion
Multiple National Titles and medallist
Bianca Todorut
Instructor
Nidan
10 years of karate experience
European Team Kumite Champion
Multiple National Titles & medallist
KOBURAKAI EVENTS
GET IN TOUCH
Reach out to start your Koburakai journey!
Call us on +44 02(0) 8087 2217 or Email: info@koburakai.com
