Saxon Karate - family club

The Saxon Karate Club is a traditional Shotokan karate club based throughout West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester & Lancashire, although the club also extends to Wales and many countries Worldwide. Founded in 1981, Saxon Karate is one of the most famous karate clubs in the world. Saxon students have taken UK, European and world honours but still retain a family club atmosphere wherever they train. At present, the club boasts over 100 brown and black belts, men, women and children, on its register. Many of these are top quality instructors in their own right.

Sensei Leigh Smith, 7th Dan

Saxon is headed by Sensei Leigh Smith, a highly respected 7th Dan black belt with over 40 years of experience. He has professionally taught presidential and celebrity bodyguards and security forces worldwide. He is recognized and recommended by the Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire police divisions. In 2012 Sensei Leigh became 'Coach of the Year' of Greater Manchester.

How To Join

Beginners and advanced classes run 6 days a week. Locations vary. Full list of classes available at http://saxonkarate.co.uk/training-times/. Training fees: £5 junior, £6 adults per session. There are no joining fees or standing orders. Beginners - adults, children and families - welcome. Minimum age for children is 6 years. To start training all you need is loose clothing (e.g., t-shirt and jogging bottoms). Instructors fully insured, CRB checked, first aid trained.