Ryukyukan Okinawa Karate & Kobudo, Matsuri Dojo, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! My son joined this class when he was 4. We were made to feel very welcome and at ease as soon as we first arrived. Both Sensei Ben and Sensei Alison are wonderful with the children! They are calm and patient but still get results. My son has been attending for over 3 years now and he still enjoys every lesson. *****

Absolutely amazing environment, awesome teachers, great materials,and overall a great time and it teaches you how too defend yourself which is something we all need. There is classes for all ages so everyone feels included definitely recommend

My son attends the London dojo and was very keen to continue his Karate training during lockdown. When we heard that there was an opportunity to carrying on via Zoom I contacted Ben. Ben and Alison were extremely welcoming and made my son feel very much part of their Dojo. All the sessions were delivered with massive enthusiasm and there was a number of times that Ben and Alison personalised messages helping and encouraging him. Ben’s zoom classes were a massive positive to come out of wha...

My family and me are members of an affiliated Belgian karate club, and we got to know Ben and Alison during international seminars in London. We’ve been training with them in their dojo in Essex (where we had a very warm welcome), and during the lockdown via Zoom. Ben and Alison are both brilliant and highly skilled trainers, who manage to get the best out of everybody. Even when I had to follow most of their trainings via Zoom, I still improved my techniques, thanks to their creativity, supp...

I joined this club when it first opened!! I hadn’t ever had an experience of karate before this so want sure if I would enjoy it or not. I was very pleasantly surprised by how comfortable I was made to feel. The 2 Senseis are great, always explaining everything well and making sure we are safe and challenged according to our individual needs. I’ve improved steadily regarding health, strength, memory and technique and am always treated with respect and dignity, which I feel is very important....