Welcome to Wards Karate-Do and Schools of Self Defence, we are an operating group that runs various clubs throughout Kings Lynn & West Norfolk. Downham Market Karate Club was previously known as the North Norfolk Karate Club and is based at Wimbotsham & Stow Village Hall. Fincham Karate Club is based at Fincham Memorial Hall and Kings Lynn Special Needs Karate Club is based at the youth centre on providence street.
We operate small and friendly clubs that offer weekly classes in traditional Karate (Shotokan & Okinawan based), Self Defence and Freestyle Karate. Currently we offer classes for students as young as 4 with adult classes that have no upper age limit. We feel that everybody should be able to get access to good quality martial arts and self defence training and welcome students from all social backgrounds and ethnic origins. Students who attend other Karate clubs and even other martial arts clubs are also all welcome to come and train with us.
Not only do we operate local classes but also offer training and services to youth groups, schools, business and the local borough council at various get active events. We act as a central referral unit, so can point you in the direction of your nearest suitable club in your area. So even if our classes and courses are out of you way, get in touch and we will direct you to your local club. Our annual Karate camps also offer juniors the chance to train hard and learn some new things, sometimes things that would not normally be taught in class. This years camp was themed around weaponry, previously it was coloured belt promotion, our next camp is themed on the cultural side of Karate, looking at the eastern culture and the art of Karate, bringing martial arts and culture together.
All our clubs and events are licensed and insured by the West Norfolk Karate Association.
Points to consider:
> Karate training has proven health & fitness benefits
> People learn better in regular small peer based groups
> All Karate clubs are slightly different
> True Karate is about your personal development
> Karate can be taken up whatever age
What's on offer:
> Separate adult and child classes along with combined classes
> Instructors that are Enhanced CRB checked and First Aid trained
> No pressure to grade or advance, take it at your pace
> Simple honest training, adapted to suit your needs
> Optional classes in Sparring, Weapons and Zen Karate
> The chance for you to do something that you never thought you could
Want to try? Then we invite you to come along, watch or have a go (your first 2 sessions are free). For further information please check the various sections on this website, phone 01366 381064 or use the contact us page to send us a message. Register to receive email updates and access to additional content.
Fancy a challenge? May 2011 will see Wards Karate-Do participate in our biggest and most dangerous event to date. We will be walking the Yorkshire 3 peaks - aiming to do all 3 peaks (roughly 25 miles) in only 12 hours. 
