About Us
Qualified Instructors
Qualified Instructors
Qualified Instructors
GKKC's Chief Instructor & founder, Sensei Deborah Jones, 5th Dan in Shukokai/ Shito-Ryu Karate will be retiring from coaching after 19 years during 2024. There is a current leadership transition taking place, whereby Sensei Dan Corbet, 2nd Dan, will take the club forward, supported by the rest of the GKKC Instructor team!
G.K.K.C's curren
GKKC's Chief Instructor & founder, Sensei Deborah Jones, 5th Dan in Shukokai/ Shito-Ryu Karate will be retiring from coaching after 19 years during 2024. There is a current leadership transition taking place, whereby Sensei Dan Corbet, 2nd Dan, will take the club forward, supported by the rest of the GKKC Instructor team!
G.K.K.C's current instructor team shares a wealth of experience and expertise;
Chief Instructor Sensei Deb Jones (5th Dan)
Lead Coach Sensei Dan Corbet (2nd Dan)
Sensei Lexi Sahadeo (3rd Dan)
Sensei Chloe Cope (2nd Dan)
Sensei Ethan Corbet (2nd Dan)
Sensei Wendy Corbet (1st Dan)
Sensei Ed Carter (1st Dan)
Sensei Natalie Newsham (2nd KYU)
All classes are led by fully qualified, insured and Enhanced DBS checked coaches & students of
Ken Yu Kai Karate Association Chief Instructor Sensei Terry Pottage 9th Dan.
G.K.K.C Dojo
Qualified Instructors
Qualified Instructors
All G.K.K.C karateka are members of the E.K.F (English Karate Federation) and the Ken Yu Kai Karate Association which is currently in its 53rd Year! Lessons at GKKC are varied and accommodate beginners and intermediate / advanced. We have classes on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings. Weekend training is available to those who are inv
All G.K.K.C karateka are members of the E.K.F (English Karate Federation) and the Ken Yu Kai Karate Association which is currently in its 53rd Year! Lessons at GKKC are varied and accommodate beginners and intermediate / advanced. We have classes on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings. Weekend training is available to those who are invited to train with the Ken Yu Kai Association Squad to train in kata & kumite. GKKC offers many opportunities for those would like to compete regionally, nationally or internationally.
The Ken Yu Kai Karate Association was formed in 1976 by Sensei Terry Pottage 9th Dan,one of the most experienced and respected Sensei's, competitors and referees in the U.K.
G.K.K.C has students from Gorton, Openshaw, Droylsden, Longsight, Denton, Audenshaw, Beswick and other parts of Greater Manchester. Our youngest student is aged 5 years, and our oldest is 78! We are an inclusive karate club and are proud to have a diverse range of students, including people of different ethnicity, faith and nationality.
Our Philosophy
Qualified Instructors
Our Philosophy
G.K.K.C was established in April 2005 by Sensei Deborah Jones 5th Dan.With over 20 years coaching experience, GKKC aims to value every one of its students, and strives to offer the best karate training it can, by developing its students and instructors to a high standard. We strive to give our best, and we expect our students' best effor
G.K.K.C was established in April 2005 by Sensei Deborah Jones 5th Dan.With over 20 years coaching experience, GKKC aims to value every one of its students, and strives to offer the best karate training it can, by developing its students and instructors to a high standard. We strive to give our best, and we expect our students' best efforts too. There are many opportunities to excel at GKKC and through confidence building, a positive & supportive environment, our students flourish and achieve in a great many ways.
We offer a variety of discounts for families who want to train together and for those wanting to train multiple times per week.
Try out for 5 lessons to see if you'd like to become a member!
To book a place at GKKC call
07891 653 841