Welcome to the British Karate-Do ChojinkaiThe Home of Doug James Chojinkai KarateChojinkai Karate kicked open its doors in October 1974 with the formation of its home ( Honbu ) club in Carlisle . From there it has gone from strength to strength to satisfy the demand for high quality Martial Arts tuition in the North of England with further Clubs opening in Brampton, Cockermouth, Egremont, Haltwhistle, Hexham, Kendal, Newcastle, Penrith, Workington and Whitehaven. The Clubs cater for Adults, Teenagers , Boys / Girls six years plus, and have Resident Highly Qualified Instructors ranging from 1st Dan Black Belt to 8th Dan Black Belt . All Instructors have Governing Body Coaching Status which includes First Aid Training and Enhanced CRB Police checks, to ensure the best welfare and training possibilities for students. The British Karate - Do Chojinkai is the Association to which the Clubs belong, and as a Full Member of the Official Governing Body in England, operates a stringent Child Protection Policy. The style of karate practised by the 600 Strong membership who make up the Chojinkai Group is Wado Ryu based, as taught by its Founder and Chief Instructor Sensei Doug James, 8th Dan WKF. Sensei James started training in 1967 and is regarded as one of Britain’s Senior and Most Respected Professional Instructors. He retired from International Refereeing in 2007, after 21 years of officiating at the highest level - European and World Championships within the World Karate Federation. In 2009 he stepped down as a member of the English & British Karate Referee Commission after a domestic refereeing career spanning over 30 years. Sensei James is a Founder Member of the EKF - the Governing Body for Karate in England and a current member of the EKF Senior Technical Grading Panel.Chojinkai - a Pedigree Second to None
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