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The History of the Budo Ka Red Dragon SKC

Tracing the Journey of Our Esteemed Karate Club

Founding and Early Days

The Budo Ka Red Dragon SKC has a proud and storied heritage. The club was founded in 1996 by Sensei Glyn Roberts, with Sensei John Bell as co-founder. In its infancy, the club was simply known as Budo Ka, reflecting its core focus on traditional martial arts values and training.

As time went on and the club’s identity evolved, the name was changed to the Budo Ka Red Dragon Club, a title that captured both the spirit of its members and its connection to heritage and tradition.

Affiliation and Longevity

For three decades, the Budo Ka Red Dragon SKC has been an active and respected member of the Karate Union of Great Britain. This longstanding affiliation underscores the club’s commitment to excellence, discipline, and the promotion of karate within the community.

Our Instructors

The club is overseen by experienced and highly qualified instructors:

• Sensei Glyn Roberts, 4th Dan
• Sensei John Bell, 3rd Dan
• Sensei Steve, 1st Dan

Each of these instructors has undergone DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all club members and upholding the highest standards of trust and professionalism.

Today’s Club

Today, the Budo Ka Red Dragon SKC continues to flourish under the guidance of its dedicated instructors. The club remains rooted in its founding principles while fostering a welcoming environment for karate enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Our ongoing mission is to inspire confidence, discipline, and respect through the art of karate, proudly building on a legacy established over thirty years ago.