HKK Higashi Karate Ka

HKK Higashi Karate Ka

Wado-ryu
Association
http://www.higashi.org.uk/

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.

Clubs

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

www.Higashi.org.uk

 

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

www.Higashi.org.uk

 

Maldon Higashi Karate Kai

Blackwater Leisure Centre, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex

Training: Tues 6-9pm, Thurs 7-9pm

Instructor: Steve Gibbs 6th Dan

www.Higashi.org.uk

 

Windsor Higashi Karate Kai

Alma Rd Community Centre, Alma Rd, Windsor, Berks

Training: Wed & Thurs

Instructor: Garry Mathews 2nd Dan

www.Higashi.org.uk

 

 

Cranham Higashi Karate Kai

Cranham Community Centre, 115a Marlborough Gdns, Cranham, Essex

Training: Mon

Instructor: Deborah Draper 1st Dan

www.Higashi.org.uk

 

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

www.luton-karate.co.uk

 

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

www.elkaikarate.com

 

Heiwa & Harrow Higashi Karate Kai

Old Lyonians Sports & Social Club, 74 Pinner View, Harrow, Middx

Training: Wed & Sun

Instructor: Henry Francis 5th

www.heiwa.co.uk

 

Staffs Higashi Karate Kai

Cannock Chase Leisure Centre, Stafford Rd, Cannock

Training: Tues 8-9.30pm

Instructor: William Clewlow 5th Dan

www.Higashi.org.uk

 

Stratton Higashi Karate Kai

St Pauls Church, St Paul’s Drive, Swindon, Wilts

Training: Thurs

Instructor: Dean Averies 3rd Dan

www.Higashi.org.uk

 

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

www.Higashi.org.uk

 

Liskeard & Looe Higashi Karate Kai

Liskerrett Community Centre, Varley Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall

Training: Tuesday

Instructor: Phillip Woodfield 5th Dan

www.Higashi.org.uk

 

KML Higashi Karate Kai

Fitness Meets Lifestyle, 109 Hillingdon Hill, Uxbridge, Middx

Training: Various

Instructor: Jerome Kumedzina 4th Dan

www.Higashi.org.uk

 

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

www.kimesanchinhigashi.wixsite.com/home