Are you Based in Penzance ​AND nearby areas of cornwall, and looking for QUALITY karate classes?

At Cornwall Karate, we have been running Karate classes in Penzance for 19 years, and are trusted by hundreds of students past and present, and their families. Try our Karate classes with confidence!
Our Karate classes promote:
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Self Defence     -     Mind & Body Wellbeing     -      Confidence     -     Fitness
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​Cornwall Karate is a “hub” for practical Karate in the Penzance (Penwith) area of Cornwall.

Our Karate school is friendly and welcoming. We have a wide-range of students across all age groups, including students with additional needs and disabilities.

Our main focus is on the self-defence aspects of Karate, which we aim to teach in as close to its "original" form as possible. This means that we include all aspects of the art including striking, grappling, locks, throws, etc. We also include both standing and groundwork techniques.

Of course, the teaching is always tailored to be suitable for the experience levels and ages of the students being taught - safety is our #1 priority.

We also recognise that effective self-defence is not just about "physical" skills; this is why we also teach important "soft skills" which can help to keep our students out of harm's way in the first place, or to diffuse aggressive behaviour before it escalates.

In addition, we are proficient in the "sporting" side of Karate, and are able to cover this in class for the benefit of those students who are potentially interested in competing, though it is a lesser part of what we do.

Of course, there are other important benefits to Karate, too.

Karate is a great stress-reliever, and brilliant for improving confidence, fitness, and general mind and body wellbeing. It's also extremely good fun, and very rewarding!

​We even have a busy calendar of karate-based events, and general social events, for those who wish to take advantage of this.

The sincerity and seriousness of our traditional Karate school is always maintained in a safe and relaxed training environment.

We are committed to high-quality teaching, high-quality class content, and the continued development of our students and instructors.

​Come along and see, for yourself, everything we have to offer!
Our main dojo (place of practice) is at Penzance Leisure Centre, where we hold group classes on Thursday and Friday evenings.

We can also offer 1-2-1 or small-group tuition at another venue, by prior arrangement.

We offer a FREE trial class for all "new to us" students in our group classes, so you have everything to gain and nothing to lose by coming along and giving Karate a go. Who knows, Karate might positively change your or your child's life in ways that you never imagined!

We have tried our best to include all of the information you might need on our website, but please feel free to contact us if you require any further information - we'd be very pleased to help :-)

How can we help?

​​At Cornwall Karate, we have a range of classes to suit different age groups and levels of experience.

New to karate?

If you've never tried Karate before, you are likely to have lots of questions! We hope this page will answer them for you, along with some questions you probably haven't even thought of yet!​

Trained Before?

If you’ve trained in Karate (or another martial art) before, and are thinking of continuing your training with us, allow us to explain what our Karate classes could offer you.

Student Resources

For existing Cornwall Karate students, we have a large collection of resources to support their learning and practice.
N.B. These resources are for members only, and many are password protected.
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Have fun and make like-minded friends.
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Release stress through exercise, so you feel better through the day.
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Gain confidence, and get a great workout which burns calories and helps you to feel great!
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Improve concentration and focus which can benefit all areas of your life; whether school, work, or home life!
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Learn practical, physical self defence techniques, as well as important "soft skills" to help you stay safe.

Karate For Mental Health

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Find out how our Karate classes could improve your mental wellbeing.
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Join us... you'll be in good company!

Our Affiliations

Cornwall Karate is an independent Karate organisation, not restricted by the "politics" that often seem to afflict the Karate world.

However, just because we are "independent", it doesn't mean we are insular!

We have a great relationship with many clubs and instructors, both locally and throughout the country. We regularly train with a range of Karate instructors from other clubs and organisations, sharing ideas and ensuring that our instructors and students are kept up-to-date in terms of both knowledge, and ability.

Our main instructors each have years of Karate experience between them; our "newest" Senior instructor has been practising Karate for 19 years, whilst our Chief Instructor has 35 years of Karate experience "under his belt"!

​You're in safe hands with us!