We are based near Chester and train at the Eccleston Village Hall, Church Road, Eccleston, Chester, CH4 9HT. See here for more information on training times.
Established in May 1969, fully affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain. The KUGB is is by far the largest and most successful single-style association in Great Britain.
Handbridge Shotokan Karate Club is a Totally Non Profit making club where KUGB licensed members train under Sensei Michael O’Connor 7th Dan assisted by Sensei Dave Roberts 4th Dan and Sensei George Craggs 3rd Dan in a modern warm village hall close to the city of Chester.
Sensei Michael O’Connor is also a KUGB Grading Examiner
We are always looking to encourage current and former karateka to come along.
Adult Membership £40 per month (unlimited training)
Family Membership £40 per adult per month, children train free (unlimited training)
Training 1 Day per week membership £20 per month
For those who prefer greater flexibility, our pay as you go option is also available at £7 per session for adults and £5 per session for children. Family rates are £7 per adult with children training free. If anyone wants to train on both sessions on the same evening, there is an additional cost of just £1 per person.
Special training Nights with Sensei Frank Brennan
Special training nights with Sensei Frank Brennan will be £10 per person per session.
New Starters and Beginners most welcome – first session is free. Why not come along and give it a try? Loose clothing should be worn e.g. jogging pants and T shirt.






