Karate

Corringham Ishinryu Karate Club, Performers Dance College, Southend Road, Corringham, Essex, SS17 8JT.

Established in 1988, Corringham Ishinryu has become one of the premier karate clubs in Essex. It is often featured in the sports sections of local newspapers and has an incredible record in competition karate.

Among our students we have had numerous national champions at child, junior and senior levels. Students have also represented their country at international level and have won medals at world events. Students have competed in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Brazil, Turkey, Malta and South Africa.

Competition is only one part of karate, at Corringham Ishinryu you can simply train to learn the art of karate or just stay fit and healthy. The club caters for males and females of all ages from 4 to 50+ regardless of fitness levels. Classes are divided by age and ability, with a special ‘Pee Wee’ class for 4 to 7 year olds.

About Ishinryu Karate

Ishinryu is a style of karate that was devised by an Englishman named David ‘Ticky’ Donovan who, in the 1970’s was British, European and World Team Champion. As national coach, he has led Great Britain to numerous world titles, for which he received the OBE.

The style is based on some of the large Japanese styles, Shotokan, Wado Ryu and Kyokushinkai. Ishinryu has a history of both male and female European and World medalists and has won the national championships many times.