Club News Archive

We will no longer be accepting cheques as a form of payment within the club. This is due to issue’s with this method, resulting in the club incurring further unnecessary costs. Kind regards Donna Wilkinson

Please note that the Oxhill session on Wednesday 6th February will be cancelled due to the youth centre holding a pantomime. Lessons will continue as usual the following week. 

Emily Henson is officially on the NAKMAS black belt register!… Well done Emily!!

CONSETT SESSION IS CANCELLED 28/01/13 DUE TO AN INCIDENT WITHIN THE BELLE VUE LEISURE CENTRE WHICH HAS FORCED THEM TO CLOSE. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.

All classes are cancelled 21/01/13 due to the bad weather.

Due to the high level of phone calls/messages regarding lessons times, venues and other general questions, we are no longer responding to these types of requests if the information has already been communicated.  We will always update the website/blog and facebook page with any information, news or changes that involves the club so please take a look before contacting …

  Please note the following will increase slightly due to our supplier increasing their prices. Gradings- £13.50 Child’s suit (up t0 150cm)- £13.00 Adult’s suit (160cm+)- £17.50 Dan Gradings- £45.00

We would like to say a massive congratulations to Emily Henson who was awarded the Shikkari Karate Kai’s ‘Student of the year, 2012’. Emily was shortlisted to win this award from several students who have demonstrated excellent commitment and dedication throughout the year of 2012. Emily has continued to impress us with her work and attendance …

A massive well done and congratulations to everyone to took part in the grading at The Louisa Centre. We had an excellent level and standard of karate and we’re proud to announce a 100% pass rate for all 36 students including a Black belt grading for Emily Henson. Keep up the hard work everyone and …

WEDNESDAY 5TH DECEMBER LESSON CANCELLED AT OXHILL YOUTH CENTRE DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER AND POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.

Please see below for the last sessions of the year and when we will be returning in the new year. (*Please note that Sunday 16th December will be a grading not a lesson.)                     Last Session                  Returning The Louisa Centre, Stanley –     16th December* …

Our oldest student Liz Lawson celebrated her 70th birthday on November 13th. She made local news appearing in the Northern Echo and The Advertiser. Liz was given a Club tracksuit, a bottle of champagne and a gift voucher for a restaurant to celebrate with her husband. Liz asked for her thank you to be passed …

Alfie Walton has been awarded the ‘Student of the month’ trophy at Stanley for his outstanding effort and attendance throughout the month of October. Well done Alfie and keep up the hard work!   Sensei Brett Wilkinson, Sensei Tony Smith, and Sensei Carl Wilkie

We would like to say a big well done to S.K.K Black Belt Emily Kingshott, 10, who won took part in The Tyne and Wear open kick boxing competition. She was outstanding and took home a 2nd place trophy in the 40kg mixed 8-12 year olds. Keep up the hard work Emily, we’re sure you’ll be a future star!

Well done to Sam and David Oliver who passed their 1st grading making them a 9th Kyu, Orange belt. Husband and wife David and Sam have only been training a few weeks but after putting in a lot of hard work they passed with flying colours. We have high hopes for them both within the club for the …

A massive well done and congratulations to everyone who took part in the Grading at The Louisa Centre!! We had an excellent 100% pass rate for all 31 students who demonstrated an excellent level and standard of Karate!!  Sensei Brett Wilkinson said “You should be very proud of yourselves, as I and my team are of you all. You stepped up …

S.K.K can confirm that the brand new venue will be atOXHILL YOUTH CLUB, STANLEY Starting from Wednesday 12th September. The lesson start time will be slightly later than usual at6.30pm-7.30pm. Sensei Brett Wilkinson is confident you will all be extremely happy with the impressive new dojo and the facilities it has to offer which includes …

Please note that Wednesdays session  5/9/12 will be cancelled. Please look out for further updates for information about this session. Sensei Brett Wilkinson.

Shikkari Karate Kai have an exciting offer over the summer holidays…….. Introduce a friend to the club and you will receive 2 FREE lessons* And if that wasn’t good enough….. If that friend continues to train and grades, you will receive your next grading ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!!                          …

All students and parents, please note that the session will be held at the usual venue of Tanfield Lea Primary School.