Beginner Karate Classes in Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford & Benson
Looking for beginner karate classes near you? Our friendly, structured classes are perfect for ages 4 to adult, including families who want to train together. Training is available most of the year, not tied to school terms, so you can start anytime.
Class Locations & Times
Abingdon School Sports Centre
Upton (near Didcot)
Students are welcome to train at any of our clubs, giving you flexibility to fit karate into your schedule.
Why Choose Karate?
Karate is an excellent choice for beginners because it develops:
Our classes are structured, supportive, and delivered at a pace that suits each student. Whether you’re just starting out or training as a family, you’ll find a welcoming environment to grow and achieve.
About the Instructors
Mr Hogan (5th Dan) leads all classes and has decades of experience. He began karate training alongside his children, who are now black belts and have competed nationally.
He is supported by his wife, 4th Dan instructor, ensuring every student receives expert guidance in a friendly and encouraging setting.
Try Karate With No Pressure
Your first two lessons are free, with no obligation to continue. Come and see why karate is perfect for beginners of all ages!
For more information on our club in Benson visit:
www.tiskakarate-wallingford.co.uk
Start your karate journey today!
Mr Hogan is a 5th Dan karate instructor with many years of experience teaching children, adults, and families.
He began karate training alongside his own children, who are now black belts and have competed in national tournaments. This experience shapes his family-friendly, supportive teaching approach, allowing students to progress at their own pace in a structured and welcoming environment.
Mr Hogan is supported by his wife, also a 4th Dan instructor.
New students are welcome throughout the year, with the first two lessons free and no obligation.
Gusharan Sahota
Gursharan Sahota was born in Kenya, East Africa but moved to the UK at the age of 12. He took up Karate at the age of 14 in the local Bedford club and was awarded black belt 1st dan (shodan) four years later.
Now a 9th Dan, Gursharan has competed in a multitude of kata and kumite events, many at national and international level. But the most significant event in his career was the visit he made in 1984 to Japan. There, he fulfilled a great ambition by training in a Japanese dojo under the instruction of Sensei Hirokazu Kanazawa.
This experience proved to be a turning point for Gursharan. On his return to England, he realised the trip had been the inspiration he needed to dedicate his future to training and teaching karate as a way of life.
Gursharan’s first club was opened in Luton/Dunstable in 1981 and this is now the association’s hombu (HQ). Having been a teacher of the art for many years, he formed his own association in 1993 – TISKA (The Traditional International Shotokan Karate Association) which is now one of the biggest associations in the UK.
Gursharan’s love of karate has never diminished. He still teaches over 35 classes a week in the UK and regularly takes master classes internationally. All in all, he has brought hundreds of students of all ages up to black belt standard and beyond.
He is also involved in charity work, helping to subsidise trips for surgeons to third world countries to operate on underprivileged children. He has, for many years, funded many projects in India, and is at present helping to fund the building of a new school.
Gursharan lives in Buckinghamshire and is happily married with a son and daughter who already show signs of following in their daddy’s footsteps.
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