SKF Shukokai Karate Federation
About SKF
The Shukokai Karate Federation (SKF) was formed in 1980 by the late Chief Instructor Shihan Eddie Daniels 9th Dan, who was one of the most respected pioneer Karate teachers in the country.
Shihan Daniels came from the old school of karate, and was part of the golden pioneer generation of karate when karate was fresh in the uk back in the 1960's.
He never lost the basic fundamentals of the martial art which is important for the ultimate test in character, to aim to become the ultimate Martial Artist. Keeping to the roots of karate but with a modern approach it is no suprise that the SKF is still around today constantly developing and growing the style of Kimura Shukokai, from who he followed the teachings of his late master, Soke Shigeru Kimura 10th Dan (1941-1995).
Shihan Eddie Daniels sadly passed away 25th January 2020 aged only 70 years old.
The SKF are forever grateful for all the leadership and teachings Shihan Daniels gave to all his students, and he will be sadly missed by all his family and students all over the world.
The Shukokai Karate Federation is now headed by Shihan Eddie Daniels most senior student Sensei Clem Braithwaite 7th Dan and he is assisted by Shihan Daniels wife Sensei Solfrid Daniels 7th Dan.
The Shukokai Karate Federation (SKF) have built a reputation for producing students and instructors of the highest standards over the years. Although sport is only part of our Organisation we have regularly produced Junior & Senior National & International Champions in both Kumite & Kata within Shukokai and All-Styles respectively. The Shukokai Karate Federation is the only Shukokai organisation within the UK affiliated to Kimura Shukokai International (The World Governing Body for Kimura Shukokai).
Only members of the Shukokai Karate Federation may participate in any Kimura Shukokai International European & World Championships and other such events. The SKF is also affiliated to the English Karate Federation (EKF) who are the official governing body for Karate in England recognised by the British Karate Federation (BKF), European Karate Federation (EKF) & World Karate Federation (WKF). WKF are the official karate organisation recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
If you want to be part of this forward thinking and constant developing Karate Organisation with ambition and drive, you are welcome to apply at any of our dojos located around the country.
PORTWAY KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
Newbury Lane
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 1HE
Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm (Beginners)
8pm - 9pm (Advanced)
Thursdays 7pm - 8pm (Beginners)
8pm - 9pm (Advanced)
Sundays 11am - 12pm (Advanced Kata Class)
12pm - 1pm (All students)
SKF Chief Instructor:
Sensei Clem Braithwaite 7th Dan
SKF Assistant Chief Instructor:
Sensei Solfrid Daniels 7th Dan
Tel: 01902 675770 or 07958 488148
Website: www.shukokai-skf.com
E-mail: info@shukokai-skf.com
Other instructors:
- Sensei Audun Daniels 6th Dan (SKF National Coach)
SHAW KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
Fit Bodz Gym
Primrose Works
Primrose Bank
Oldham
OL8 1HQ
SKF Senior Instructor:
Sensei Keith Cockburn 7th Dan
Tel: 01706 847 006
Web: www.shawkarate.co.uk
FORTKNOCKS KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUBS
Kingswinford & Stourbridge Area
Fortnocks Health & Fitness Centre (Dojo 1)
Stallings Lane
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 7HU
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Tipton, Dudley & Bilston Area
St Chads Church Hall (Dojo 2)
Oak Street
Coseley
West Midlands
WV14 9TA
Club Instructor:
Sensei Audun Daniels 6th Dan
Tel: 07903 954894
Email: fortknocks@shukokai-skf.com
Web: www.shukokaifortknocks.co.uk
STREETLINE DEFENCE KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
Fitness 4 Life Gym
151-157 Institute Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 7DL
Club Instructor:
Sensei Paul Richards 6th Dan
Tel: 07771 800450
Email: akidiman33@yahoo.co.uk
Web:
TSUNAMI KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
Mercure Kidderminster Hotel Health Club
Habberley Road
Bewdley
Worcestershire
DY12 1LA
Club Instructor:
Sensei Dave Powell 5th Dan
Tel: 01299 403982
07725 230 409
Email: DavidPow9@aol.com
Web: www.tsunami-karate-club.co.uk
BOURNEMOUTH KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
The Junction
Station Approach
Broadstone
Dorset
BH18 8AX
Club Instructor:
Sensei Colin Gillingham 5th Dan
Tel: 01202 519860
Email: cgillingham@hotmail.co.uk
Web: www.bournemouthkarate.co.uk
SURREY KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
Croydon Road
Reigate
RH2 0NA
Club Instructor:
Sensei Esme Gatzanis 5th Dan
Sensei Dominic Weech 3rd Dan
Tel: 07760 189807
Email: info@karatesurrey.co.uk
WORCESTER KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
St Johns Sports Centre
Swanpool Walk
Worcester
Worcestershire
PERSHORE KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
Dojo (1)
Birlingham Village Hall
Birlingham
Pershore
Worcestershire
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Club Instructor:
Sensei Steve Farrow 3rd Dan
Sensei Josie Farrow 3rd Dan
Tel: 07821 544325
Web: www.worcestershukokai.co.uk
WYRE FOREST KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
Wyre Forest Leisure Centre
Silverwoods Way
Kidderminster
DY11 7DT
Club Instructors:
Sensei Iain Sinnett 2nd Dan
Sensei Karen Sinnett 2nd Dan
Tel: 07931 762934
Email: wyreforestshukokai@hotmail.com
ALL FITNESS KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
All Fitness Gym
Unit 3&6 Wollescote Business Park
Crabbe Street
Stourbridge
DY9 8TF
Club Instructor:
Sensei Brandon Taylor 2nd Dan
Tel: 07368 280070
Email: allfitnesskarate@outlook.com
QUINBORNE KIMURA SHUKOKAI KARATE CLUB
Quinborne Community Centre
Ridgeacre Road
Quinton
Birmingham
B32 2TW
Club Instructor:
Sensei Stuart Adams 2nd Dan
Tel: 07749 656963
Email: quinbornekarate@hotmail.com