The Portsmouth Karate Club has been established, since the mid 1960’s and has been one of the principal clubs in the South of England for many years.  The Club is renown for its commitment to traditional Karate.  With an emphasis on dedication and hard work rather than inherent physical ability.  Men, women and children (minimum age 8 years) who join work to their own capacities.  Our students increase their self-confidence, physical well being and, ultimately become equipped with one of the most effective forms of self-defence in existence.
 
Young people especially gain from the discipline learned and the readiness to work hard in order to achieve.  Women often find their self-esteem grows enormously from taking an active part in what is perceived as a very rigorous pastime.
 
Portsmouth Karate Club is the Founding club to The Shotokan of England Karate Union (SEKU), inaugurated in 1982 - look at our web site, www.seku.co.uk to find out more.
 
Chief Instructor Mick Dewey has himself been practising Karate since 1967, as full time professional since 1974.  He has represented Great Britain and England and is the holder of a European Team Gold Medal. He has practised Karate in Japan, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium and many other European countries.  He has taught Brazil and The Slovak Republic as well as the home countries (England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland)
 
Mick, as well as holding the position of Chairman to SEKU, also served as Chairman to the Technical Committee of the English Karate Governing Body (EKGB), sponsored by Sport England and The Lottery.