HKK Higashi Karate Ka
About HKK
Higashi Karate Kai has been in operation for more than 50 years and currently has over 700 students in about 20 dojos.
Higashi Karate Kai was founded by the late Peter Spanton - 9th Dan. Peter Spanton began karate training in the Wado-ryu style in March 1965 under Tatsuo Suzuki in the B.K.A. He was graded to Shodan in December 1966 and most recently, awarded his 9th Dan in 2015.
Other Japanese instructors he trained under were T. Kono, M. Shiomitsu, T. Takamizawa, also a little with Hayakama, Fuji and Toyama.
He represented GB in international events several times in 1966/67 and officiated in international & world events as a kumite referee and judge and kata judge, and frequently officiated at E.K.F. & E.K.C. events as Chief Kata Judge. He was a WUKO Kumite and Kata Judge and Chief Referee for England and was also a member of various Executive and Technical Committees in the past.
His philosophy of karate-do was deep, yet simple: "Self improvement in everything one does."
The current Chief Instructor of Higashi, Steve Bell – 7th Dan, took over after the passing of Peter Spanton in late 2020. We continue to strive to live up to Peter’s teachings and principles.
Dockham Higashi Karate Kai
Y.M.C.A Sports Centre, College Drive, Cheltenham, Glos.
Training: Mon 6-7pm, Wed 7-8pm
Instructor: Andy Sanders 5th Dan
Whitley Higashi Karate Kai
South Reading Leisure Centre, 252 Northumberland Ave, Reading, Berks
Training: Wed 7-9pm, Thurs 7.30-9.30pm
Instructor: Steve Bell 7th Dan
Maldon Higashi Karate Kai
Blackwater Leisure Centre, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex
Training: Tues 6-9pm, Thurs 7-9pm
Instructor: Steve Gibbs 6th Dan
Windsor Higashi Karate Kai
Alma Rd Community Centre, Alma Rd, Windsor, Berks
Training: Wed & Thurs
Instructor: Garry Mathews 2nd Dan
Cranham Higashi Karate Kai
Cranham Community Centre, 115a Marlborough Gdns, Cranham, Essex
Training: Mon
Instructor: Deborah Draper 1st Dan
Luton Higashi Karate Kai
Lealands High School, Sundon Pard Rd, Luton, Beds
Training: Thurs 7-8.30pm, Sun 2-4pm
Instructor: John Hurley 5th Dan
Elkai Higashi Karate Kai
2a The Grove, Ealing, London W5 + various other dojos
Training: Various nights across the various dojos
Instructor: Peter Harris 6th Dan
Heiwa & Harrow Higashi Karate Kai
Old Lyonians Sports & Social Club, 74 Pinner View, Harrow, Middx
Training: Wed & Sun
Instructor: Henry Francis 5th
Staffs Higashi Karate Kai
Cannock Chase Leisure Centre, Stafford Rd, Cannock
Training: Tues 8-9.30pm
Instructor: William Clewlow 5th Dan
Stratton Higashi Karate Kai
St Pauls Church, St Paul’s Drive, Swindon, Wilts
Training: Thurs
Instructor: Dean Averies 3rd Dan
Swindon Higashi Karate Kai
Eastcott Community Centre, 7 Savernake St, Swindon, Wilts
Training: Wed 6.30-9pm, Sun 10-12.30
Instructor: Paul Cullum 3rd Dan
Liskeard & Looe Higashi Karate Kai
Liskerrett Community Centre, Varley Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall
Training: Tuesday
Instructor: Phillip Woodfield 5th Dan
KML Higashi Karate Kai
Fitness Meets Lifestyle, 109 Hillingdon Hill, Uxbridge, Middx
Training: Various
Instructor: Jerome Kumedzina 4th Dan
Kimesanchin Higashi Karate Kai
Spotlight Dance Studios, Rosebank Parade, Reading rd, Yateley, Hants
Training: Fri 7.15-9.30pm
Instructor: Neil O’Connor 4th Dan