Learn Karate with JKMO UK - Taster Session

The Japan Karate-do Maruyoshikai Organization (JKMO) is an international Shotokan Karate association founded in 1965 under the leadership of Kancho Sasaki Toshiatsu (Japan). A direct student of Master Masathoshi Nakayama, Kancho Sasaki was one of the senior Referees in the initial stages of World Karate Federation (WKF).

Join Sensei Max Joseph and Sensei Sony Soman for this taster session and experience traditional Shotokan Karate in a friendly and disciplined environment

Ø  Open to children (5+ years) & adults

Ø  Improve confidence, fitness & self-defence

Ø  Structured training under qualified instructors

Ø  Suitable for beginners

Come and try your first session with us!

Wear loose comfortable clothing, and bring water, we’ll be in bare feet throughout the session.  Carers to remain for this taster session please – or you can book to join us too!

If you’d like to continue following this taster session, please ensure that you share your contact details with the session organisers.

 9-10am 7th March 2026

Once you’ve made your booking, you will be given the option to pay immediately with Sum Up. Alternatively an invoice will automatically be generated with payment details.  We can also accept cash or cheques, this can be dropped off into the Office or posted through our letter box as long as the cash/cheque is in a clearly marked envelope. Once you have made payment, it may take up to 5 working days to receive your tickets via email as this is a manual process. Please note that the office/phone is only manned 10am-2pm, Monday to Thursday, term time only.

The week of the event, you will receive an email from Lucy with the final instructions.

Cancellation Policy

You may request to cancel your ticket for a full refund, up to 7 days before the date and time of the event.  Our venue holds limited seating, and many of our Events sell out, this will allow us to offer your spot to another Customer. Please email cec@valleyparkcommunity.co.uk to cancel. Cancellations made within 7 days will not receive a refund however you may change the name of the booking by emailing cec@valleyparkcommunity.co.uk.