We are based on the London Road in Leigh-on-Sea, and also run classes at five other venues in the area. We teach traditional shotokan karate to children and adults of all ages from the age of 4 years. Whether you are looking for a martial art to enhance your life socially, mentally and physically, an activity the whole family can do together, or a sport to excel in, you'll find it all here at Westwood Academy.
We hold classes in six different venues throughout the Southend, Rochford, and Castle Point boroughs.
We hold classes in six different venues throughout the Southend, Rochford, and Castle Point boroughs.
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The Academy was established in 1993 by Alan and Carol Parrish, with the aim of teaching traditional karate to the highest standards to people of all ages. We teach Shotokan Karate, the most popular style of karate in the world today today. Westwood Karate Academy is affiliated to Traditional Shotokan Karate U.K. and members are licenced and insured through this body.
Attendance in the dojo must be booked in advance. All the Honbu dojo classes are still being streamed live online for all age groups, and these DO NOT need to be booked. Please contact us if you need the login details. Westwood Karate Academy reserve the right to make changes to the training timetable, including cancellations when necessary.
Register for our free trial and you will have four weekly classes with one of our qualified black belt instructors. In each class you'll run through all the basic techniques you'll need so that you'll be able to join our regular classes with confidence. When you have completed your trial, you'll be able to choose to train at any of our five venues in the area.
A busy weekend culminated with an online TSKUK association course. Westwood instructors Alan and Carol Parrish, Marites Tomlinson, Charlie Tarr, and Mason Gill were part of the instructing team, and approx 300 members trainined along at home. Another Westwood dojo opened today at Rayleigh MegaCentre.
Hannah Mitchell and Grace Durrant were members of the TSKUK kumite team which won silver medals in the Rotational event and were crowned European champions in the Shobu Ippon category. 8 year old Dhruvan Appachi won his Kata event, and Mason Gill became our fourth European Champion by winning the prestigious senior 21-35 years kumite event.
Reviews (13)
Zofja Ormes
Apr 24, 2021
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Tamara Saw
Mar 26, 2020
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Ser Fixform
Jan 31, 2020
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I started at Westwood Karate Academy and, now at the age of 57 have returned after a 21-year break the club has terrific high-quality instructors which reflects in high standard of the students. All are friendly with classes at different venues and times to suite all ages from kids, families, adults to all ages welcomed, I can’t wait for my grandchildren to join the Tiger Tots and learn the benefits of the traditional Shotokan Karate taught
Robert Cannon
Sep 23, 2019
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My Son has been going for 3 years now, he had no confidence to start and used to run back to us and just watch..... his Sensei was great with him and now his a purple belt, full of confidence and Karate mad 🥋🥋🥋🥋 The best and only Karate school to join!! Thank you all and special thanks to George Carson for giving him the confidence to stick with it 😊😊❤️❤️
Kerri Legg
Aug 04, 2019
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My 4 year old just started with club and I’m so impressed with the level of teaching that he is receiving! The teachers (Sensai) really know how to keep the young ones attention and make the classes fun and entertaining as well as teaching them discipline and respect and some basic karate. My older son and I have been members for 18 months and we enjoy it just as much. The club is friendly, welcoming but offers a massively high standard of karate 🥋 👍🏻
Caroline Middlebrook
Jul 12, 2019
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Geoff Mitchell
Jun 27, 2019
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This is the headquarters of the Westwood Karate Academy.. AKA Honbu dojo.. it’s a fully matted training facility with changing and other facilities..The club has a number of other dojos in the nearby areas including The chase, Rayleigh leisure centre and Clements hall.. The club itself is a very friendly group with some very competent instructors.. I have come to Westwood as a senior dan grade and been accepted completely into the club.. After 30+ years of training, I can honestly say that is quite rare and says a lot about the ethos of the club and it’s insteuctors.. The chief instructor,
Jean Crate
Jun 24, 2019
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Westwood Karate Academy offers training to all ages and abilities to give fitness and fun with traditional karate etiquette - all instructors are patient and friendly - recommended for anyone wanting to learn self defence. All training facilities have a friendly atmosphere for learning and progressing within Shotokan Karate,
Josie Turner
Jun 23, 2019
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Carol Wallis
Jun 09, 2019
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Patricia Chinelo Eriken Nkwonta
May 24, 2016
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Oct 10, 2015
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Sep 14, 2015
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