Welcome to Ken Yu Kai Karate 

Shitoryu & Wado Style traditional and sport Karate taught by highly trained instructors under the Tutelage of the esteemed Sensei Terry Pottage, 9th Dan 

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Ken Yu Kai Karate offers family friendly karate classes for all ages. Taught by highly trained and  friendly instructors in a fun and rewarding way.

Find a karate class near you with locations across Greater Manchester, we are sure we will have one to suit. 

All of our clubs  are inclusive to all abilities, age 4+ , gender, religious beliefs or ethnic cultures.
We welcome members from all walks of life, so please be assured that you will be treated with dignity

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Ken Yu Kai Karate are affiliated to the English Karate Federation (EKF), The British Karate Federation (BKF) and the World Karate Federation (WKF)

Latest News 

Aimee Baker (15) has become the only member past and present to achieve the acolade of becoming a two time British Kata Champion as well as English Kata Champion.   In April of 2024 Aimee became British Champion and in September 2024 British International and English International Champion - what an achievement ! Aimee trains at our Prestwich club under the tutelage of her dad, Chief Instructor Chris Baker, 6th Dan. Aimee trains very hard and is one of our elite squad members, she is also a member of the EKF squad and is hoping to represent England.   Well done Aimee we are all very proud of your achievements.

Squad News

Current squad members are working hard towards upcoming competitions :-

Manchester Youth Cup as well as The EKF E1 in Worcester.

Squad sessions take place on the 1st Sunday of every month,  the session starts at 10:00am and finishes at 1:00pm and are held at  St Margaret's Youth & Community Centre, 5 St Margaret's Close, Prestwich,  Manchester M25 2 LY.

Sessions are fun, friendly and focus on Kata, Kumite, Stength & Conditioning and all round fitness. 

Squad Instructors are Sensei Paul Knowles, 5th Dan, Sensei Chris Baker, 6th Dan and Sensei Denise Shemeld 5th Dan - They are always on the look out for new talent so ensure you attend the KYK courses throughout the year !  you can also speak to your Club Instructor if you would like to attend a squad session. 

Some pictures of the squad working hard at a recent session:-

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