Our Karate Story :
Through our Shotokan Karate classes we inspire,encourage, & motivate people of all ages in Watford & Luton from the age of 6 years and above to become more confident & active,at the same time learn our JKA karate in order reach their fullest potentials whilst developing good character,discipline, & essential life skills,through our JKA karate, such as respect,focus, resilience, confidence,courtesy ,whilst embodying indomitable spirit, courage,generosity, experiential learning, teamwork, supportive community,& personal physical & mental growth.
Our Mission
Through easy to follow step-by-step high quality Shotokan JKA karate instruction,and personalised attention in a supportive community learning environment in the Luton & Watford areas, we help & encourage people of all ages especially the young children from the ages of six years upwards through children karate classes to be more active,confident,healthy & fit,and at the same time develop their minds and bodies positively achieve their full potentials through shotokan JKA karate,which aims to develop above all human potentials, and thereby helping to build a better more tolerant & understanding society, one student at a time. By emphasizing karate self-defence, health, fitness and life skills in a friendly, safe, & positive environment,in Luton & Watford, we inspire our students to become more confident,respectful,courteous, successful, and good mannered contributing,& responsible members of our community, and of course in this process they make great Karate Black Belts too.
Transforming lives through high quality karate instruction since 1976
As a child Shamim Aktar 7th Dan has had a passion for learning & mastering Karate & martial arts in order to become strong & fast , & to develop his potential within.He started Karate & martial arts in 1973 . Currently he is a 7th Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate JKA WF,awarded by Kawasoe sensei, 8th Dan JKAWF in 2024 . He is a member of the Japan Karate Association (JKA). He has been very fortunate in his life to have trained with some of the highest level respected karate masters to have emerged from the JKA,( Japan Karate Association).
He was graded 5th Dan by Sensei's Shirai & Kase of World Shotokan Institute in 2002, He was promoted to 6th Dan by Kawasoe Sensei of Japan JKAWF in 2010, and to 7th Danby a JKA grading panel consisting of sensei Oishi 9th Dan, sensei Kawasoe 8th Dan, & sensei Naito 8th Dan in 2024.
His Karate course of Black Belt excellence at the Shotokan JKA Academy,in Luton & Watford clubs, is like receiving karate instruction directly from his great karate masters of Japan, and incorporates all requirements for gaining mastery & proficiency to the highest level in the art of Shotokan JKA Karate in Watford & Luton .
In addition, many of his former & current students have gone onto winning final places in national JKA karate tournaments & championships.
Our Shotokan JKA Academy karate training in Luton & Watford areas is more than physical technique, it is a way of life . We train in shotokan karate to improve ourselves not dominate others, develop strong charater,respect tradition and continuous learning as karate "begins and ends with respect" ...If you are interested in learning shotokan JKA karate in Watford or Luton areas & wish to dedicate yourself to mastering the best karate methods of the original JKA karate masters then you have come to the right place.Our head instructor, Mr Shamim Aktar 7th Dan,is one of the most technically gifted karateka in the UK. Under his supervision, his coaching team will help develop your full potential which you did not realise you had within, which could transform your life positively forever ... because our Shotokan JKA Karate self development Black Belt course is the number one essential life-skills development tool, the best gift you can give yourself or your child for life ... Remember..Karate is more than a collection of punches, kicks, and forms. It is a living tradition passed from teacher to student, generation after generation. Every stance carries history. Every kata holds knowledge. Every dedicated practitioner becomes part of a legacy much greater than themselves.The lessons of the past remind us that true karate never stands still. It grows without forgetting its roots. It adapts without losing its spirit.Two generations. One legacy.Train with respect. Learn with humility. Preserve the spirit. Pass it forward.Karate lives on through those who continue the journey.
Our Team
We’re proud of our diverse and experienced team in Watford & Luton. Our instructors, coaches, and staff have many years of karate experience, each possessing their own unique style and skills. We strive to create a positive karate learning environment in Luton & Watford that is both fun and challenging for our students. Our coaching team is here to help our students reach their highest karate goals and through it become more confident, successful, positive & proud contributing members of the community.
Sham Aktar 7th Dan
Head Instructor & Coach of Shotokan Karate JKA Academy
Personal Statement by Shamim Aktar 7th Dan :
"I love my family. I am passionate about karate & martial arts. Karate is not all about fighting ,it is about being prepared for any self defence situation, yet, it is much, much more. There is something great in every true traditional martial art style. I have been involved in learning karate for over 55 years & love what our Shotokan JKA karate does for people & how it transforms & changes them physically and mentally in a positive way after only a few years of dedicated commitment.I am still so passionate & excited about karate & martial arts now as I was when I first started over 55 years ago!.
My aim is to bring this excitement to others who are genuinely interested in Watford & Luton, so that they too can join us as members to train in our JKA karate way,and start to improve their confidence,health & fitness,and begin to enjoy all the positive benefits Karate brings into their life like it has done for myself ".
Sense's : Naito, 8th Dan, Kawasoe 8th Dan, Aktar 7th Dan
Quick Biography :
Over decades of training, spanning over 54 years,including many training camp trips to the far east to China, Japan,Malaysia, & Singapore,to train with the world's best masters of Karate & martial arts in his younger days,Sham Aktar has trained with the world's very best & original Karate masters, for over 54 years.Some of these masters include the world's top karate experts and household names such as : Master Kase 10th Dan, Nishiyama 10th Dan, Asai 9th Dan, Kanazawa 9th Dan,Shirai 8th Dan,Enoeda 8th Dan,Tanaka 8th Dan, Yahara 8th Dan,Kawasoe 8th Dan,...and many others.
Shamim Aktar 7th Dan has karate and martial arts experience of over 55 years. Together with his great karate coaching team in Watford & Luton, that he has developed over the years, he tries to simplify all his teaching concepts for his students with much passion, patience & enthusiasm at every session. Every aspect of karate is simplified and taught in a systematic easy to follow format at the Shotokan Karate JKA Academy. To ensure his students' karate journey is the best that it can possibly be.
Shamim Aktar's unique teaching point is to be able to take an average dedicated enthusiastic karate student way past his/her inner potential to the ultimate level of karate technique, skill, & mastery alongside the development of their mind & body. You can be guaranteed an improvement in your physical & mental state when training with Aktar sensei , as he always encourages & pushes you beyond your limit to find your true hidden potential in training to your personal best levels. This is his advice to all his dedicated students of karate both in Luton & Watford Karate Clubs:
" The impressive, dynamic, techniques, moves and skills of karate that we observe cannot be mastered overnight. They can only be acquired through day after day of hard work, effort & training in the basic techniques of karate. Without a physical & mental commitment to self-discipline & training, one cannot hope for improvement. Effective training can only be realised when the guidance and advice offered by qualified instructors & coaches is fathfully carried out both in the dojo and outside the dojo too. Because such advice has been derived from valuable practical experience acquired over a long period of time ".
"Bearing in mind that in our original karate we must be ready to defend & attack in an instant. This is where the correct practise of basic techniques of karate learned are essential. By forging our basic techniques (Kihon) to the ultimate level through practice and in Kata,we develop our Kihon to the ultimate extreme level. When this is mastered this Kihon becomes an effective Kumite (sparring) Waza (technique). Therefore first and foremost is the importance of mastering Kihon. We should aim to develop good Kihon & Kata, which over a course of time will produce effective Kumite. "
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Student Creed :
Our Student Creed is as follows:
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I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or physical health.
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I intend to develop self-discipline, in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
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I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and others, and never be abusive or offensive.
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Principles of Black Belt
As a dedicated student of JKA Karate in Luton & Watford, I will live by the principles of Black Belt:
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Modesty
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Perseverance
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Courtesy
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Courage
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Integrity
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Indomitable Spirit
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Looking for Shotokan JKA Karate Academy near you that provide professional guidance towards balck belt excellence in welcoming surroundings whatever your age? At Shotokan JKA Academy, we have classes for all ages. No experience is needed.
Our teens & adult women & girls Shotokan JKA Karate classes near me emphasise building self confidence, self-assurance,lots of energy, and effective self-defense techniques & skills, at the same time promoting fitness, health, and overall well-being. Whether you’re a special beginner in karate classes or a seasoned, skilled Black Belt, our qualified & certified coaches with generations of karate experience from Japan under the supervision of the most high ranked karate masters in the world, will personalize every class to match your aspirations,goals, and progression.
Karate is more than a collection of punches, kicks, and forms. It is a living tradition passed from teacher to student, generation after generation. Every stance carries history. Every kata holds knowledge. Every dedicated practitioner becomes part of a legacy much greater than themselves.
The lessons of the past remind us that true karate never stands still. It grows without forgetting its roots. It adapts without losing its spirit.
Two generations. One legacy.
Train with respect. Learn with humility. Preserve the spirit. Pass it forward.
Karate lives on through those who continue the journey.
Join our popular growing member karate community and experience both the physical and mental benefits of Shotokan JKA Karate training with us,in Luton & watford areas, under the expert supervision of Mr Shamim Aktar 7th Dan, head club instructor.
If you’ve been searching for Shotokan JKA Karate classes near me, Shotokan JKA Academy is the place where karate training meet passion & discipline, and also where positive transformation takes place.
Whether you are a dojo looking to affiliate with us or an individual wishing to learn or improve their Shotokan JKA Karate Skills call us now to get started on board our amazing karate training.
Call : 07956 553417