Essex Karate offer classes that are designed for children, teens, and adults of all abilities. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Sensei Steve Perry leads a welcoming, family-friendly club where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Their classes include techniques from kickboxing, freestyle, and jujitsu and lessons are structured for children and adults follow a progressive grading system, helping every student achieve their goals step by step!
Rooted in traditional martial arts values, karate develops:
• Self-defence skills – practical techniques to protect yourself.
• Discipline and respect – key values taught in every lesson.
• Confidence and focus – skills that support school, work, and daily life.
• Fitness and coordination – improve strength, balance, and flexibility.
On 20th & 21st September, Essex Karate competed in the WUFM World Championships 2025 in Crawley. We want to share our congratulations to everyone who got involved in the competition & also to share a big congratulations to Essex Karate for bringing back to Thurrock 32 Gold, 31 Silver & 30 Bronze medals!
Sensei Steve Perry said:
“I am so proud of them, Gold’s in Kata, Gold’s in Kumite and Gold’s in Weapons! It was an amazing weekend and not just that, Budo Elite Demonstration also picked up an award for the demonstration. The children taking part come from all types of backgrounds, from different communities and some have a disability. Everyone worked so hard and it was fantastic to see, I am amazed by them all”