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Training For Life

What We Do

The Practical Karate Association provides world class evidence based training. Our focus is practical karate application, personal safety and physical fitness for adults and teenagers.

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Watch our training

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Our Classes

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DART Karate

Legally underpinned, pressure tested, modern dynamic training designed for self protection and self defence.

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Shotokan Karate

Traditional Karate with modern training methods and a focus on fitness, mobility and self defence application.

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Student Reviews

Explore the experiences and transformations shared by students, parents and our martial arts peers.

Ready to start? Arrange a free trial class today.

Beginners Are Always Welcome

Times And Training Locations

Wycombe Leisure Centre

Handy Cross, High Wycombe, HP11 1UP

Mondays: 19:30 - 21:00 (adults & teenagers only)

Thursdays: 19:30 - 21:00 (adults & teenagers only)

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RGS High Wycombe

RGS Students only (male & female)

Wednesdays: 15:45 - 17:10 (Yrs 7 - 13) 

Training Reviews

A fantastic club! My son joined 4 years ago and has blossomed. He has grown in confidence and has developed impressive physical strength and abilities. My son really looks forward to every session.

Aude

Everyone – especially “seasoned” or experienced martial artists – should train with John any chance they get to see how much of what they know is applicable and more importantly how much isn’t. 

Reality Check

Over the years I have trained under many instructors and John is one of the very best I have come across and his influence on my karate and teaching approach can not be understated.

Dan
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