Welcome To Shotokan Karate Centres England
A sustainable and dependable karate organisation which constantly seeks to develop the old ways and adapt them to meet new and quite different demands of the new generation of karateka. A non-political, non-profit making organisation established to serve the needs of our members regardless of age, gender and religion.
2010 SKC England Senior Male Team First International Win
Latest news from around SKCE
Shihan Eric Pich
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Shihan Eric Pich – Hachidan 17/12/1953 – 09/06/2026 It is with profound sadness that SKC England announces the death of its Chairman and Chief Instructor, Shihan Eric Pich. Eric has been a pillar of the Shotokan karate movement in England since the early 1970s, firstly as a competor at international events and as the founder…
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Black & Brown Belt Course and Grading – Sunday 10th May
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Congratulations to all those who passed their Dan grading. New SKCE shodans (1st Dan black belt): Miles Bentley Rebecca Hobbs Katharina Muller Louis Sudre
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Powerful Return To Willesden For 2026
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A powerful return to Willesden Sports Centre marked the first SKC England session of the year on Sunday 11th January. Under the guidance of SHIHAN Eric who has inspired and nurtured students for decades. Karateka of all ages and generations came together once again. Some returned after more than 10 to 15 years, creating a…
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Another SKC England Dojo opening on 10 January 2026
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Brent Cross/Hendon SKC Clarion School Claremont Road Brent Cross London NW2 1TR Free parking on site Saturdays: Brown and Black Belt class (yellow belt upwards welcome to attend): 9am to 9.30am General class 09.30 to 10.30- Beginners are always welcome. Brent Cross/Hendon SKC Hendon Leisure Centre Marble Drive Brent Cross London NW2 1XQ Thursdays: 6pm…
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Sensei Eric Pich Awarded 8th Dan
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At the Brown and Black belt course on 30th November 2025, the SKC England committee were honoured to award our Chairman and Chief Instructor Sensei Eric Pich Hachidan (8th Dan). Sense Eric has been a Karateka since 1973 and tirelessly committed himself to the development of karate and his countless students over his 47 years…
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About SKC England
SKCE welcomes people from any background, ethnicity, age or sex. We foster an inclusive spirit to develop the best in all students.
Gradings
We run multiple gradings throughout the year at various clubs, including at least two main Dan gradings per year.
Club Locator
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