KOJIN-KAI KARATE CLUB
Kojin-Kai Karate Club is a fully independent Kyokushin Karate club based in Ashford town centre, offering training for children aged 5+ and adults.
We are a family-run club shaped by our students. We teach traditional Kyokushin karate with a modern mindset, valuing effort, character and long-term development alongside technique.
At Kojin-Kai, training is about more than performance alone. It is a place that values each person in their own right, and which students consistently describe as a supportive environment where they feel they belong.
A club that grows together.
Our location: St Mary’s Mission Hall, Forge Lane, Ashford, TN23 1JW
OUR CLASSES
Wednesdays
Junior Class
(5 – 9yrs)
17:30 – 18:30
A fun and welcoming introduction to karate for younger children, focusing on building confidence, coordination, and basic karate skills. Students are supported in developing at an age- and ability-appropriate pace, making this class ideal for both newcomers to karate and children with some prior experience.
Cadet Class
(10-16yrs)
18:30 – 19:30
A supportive and engaging class designed for older juniors and teenagers. Training remains engaging and encouraging, with a greater focus on learning karate skills, developing technique, and building confidence in ways that suit older students. Suitable for complete beginners and those with more karate experience.
Adult Class
(16yrs +)
19:30 20:30
Whether you’re completely new to karate or returning after a break, this class offers a welcoming and supportive way to get active, learn self-defence, and build confidence. Wednesday sessions focus more on technique, kihon, and kata, making this the ideal class to start your karate journey.
Sundays
Foundation Class
09:00 – 10:00
This class focuses on building confidence through movement, basic kumite skills, and training safely with others. It is ideal for beginners and early-grade students, giving them time to grow comfortable with karate while developing coordination, awareness, and enjoyment of training. A great class to begin your karate journey!
Advanced Class
(6th kyu +)
10:00 – 11:00
Designed for students who are confidently working towards yellow belt (6th kyu) level and above. Training allows students to explore higher-grade techniques and kumite skills while continuing to develop at their own pace. Placement is guided by the instructors to ensure the best learning experience for each student.
Adult Class (16yrs +)
11:00 – 12:00
Open to all adult grades, this session focuses on kumite and the practical application of karate skills. Training is more dynamic and movement-based, offering adults the opportunity to push themselves mentally and physically. Sunday training complements the more technical focus of the Wednesday adult classes.
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About us
Curious about our approach, values and how we support our students at Kojin-Kai?
What happens next?
- Get in touch
Complete our registration form to book a free trial, or contact us first if you’d like to ask questions or arrange to observe a class before joining in. - Come along and try a class
We offer two free trial sessions so you have time to experience the training, the atmosphere and the way the club works. There’s no pressure to take part beyond what feels comfortable. - Decide in your own time
After your trial classes, you can decide whether Kojin-Kai feels like the right fit. There’s no obligation to join, grade or commit.
What our members say
Sophie and Harry absolutely love attending Kojin-Kai Karate Ashford. The Karate classes have given both of our children a boost in their self confidence and self discipline. Classes are always extremely fun, enjoyable and are very rewarding.
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Sophie and Harry have earned a real sense of achievement throughout their gradings whilst learning new self defence skills, earning new colour belts and certificates along the way, as well as being able to take part in tournaments if they wish!
Classes are always designed to meet the children’s own pace of learning with praise and positive feedback given along the way building further confidence to the children. Classes are small, family orientated with a really nice atmosphere where everyone is also valued! The club also has really great safeguarding skills and are first aid trained too!
— Vicki
Kojin-Kai Karate Club is the best place to be! Thank you Millie and Ryan for everything, you guys are the reason this happened. So thankful to be apart of this club. You have inspired my daughter and me and we are forever grateful for the time you put in and the support you give to every individual student.
— Jemma
Brilliant karate club with great ethos. The instructors here really take the time to help every student, which is a rarity as many clubs just focus on getting numbers through the door. My son loves going to class, as the culture is about having fun, as well as the serious stuff of learning karate and fitness. Highly recommended.
— Oliver
Wednesdays:
17:30–18:30 -Junior Class
18:30–19:30 – Cadet Class
19:30–20:30 – Adult Class
Sundays:
10:00 – 11:00 – Junior/Cadet Class
11:00–12:00 – Adult Class
Kojin-Kai Karate Club
Ashford, Kent
Kojin-Kai Karate Club 
