WELCOME TO THE
Shotokan Karate Ryu
Teaching traditional Shotokan Karate in Bishops Stortford and Stansted for over fifteen years.
New Beginners Welcome - come and join us, first lesson is free!
Please get in touch for more information.
About Our School
The Shotokan Karate Ryu was established in 2003 and since then it has been our mission to teach the art of Traditional Karate in Bishops Stortford and Stansted.
Today, we are the largest Karate School in the area with over 30 Black belts and over 200 licensed students.
Upcoming Events
Take a look at upcoming Courses, Workshops, Competitions, Gradings & Social Events
Get In Touch
Would you like to find out more?
Please do not hesitate to get in touch
with Sensei Donna
(01279) 731752
Take a Class!
Beginners welcome, the first lesson is free.
Classes for 4 years and above.
Classes for All Levels
Tiger Tots
4-6 years
Tiger Tots is designed to develop a child’s co-ordination and motor-stills, whilst building confidence, independence and self-discipline.
Juniors
5-16 years
We offer a number of classes that are Junior only, and also mixed Adult and Junior lessons.
Beginners Welcome.
Adults
16 years & above
Lessons thoughout the week and at the weekend. Mix and match to suit your itinery.
Beginners welcome.
Established in 2003
“The Shotokan Karate Ryu is one of the outstanding clubs in England, with the highest standards of Karate from students and instructors. It is always a pleasure to visit the club for Dan gradings to watch the excellent standards of Karate and to know that the high standards of traditional karate are being retained. The Shotokan Karate Ryu has a proud heritage and a standard at black belt that any club would be proud of.”
Expert Instructors
With 50 years combined experience in the Martial Arts.
Sensei Michael Ring
7th Dan
Chief Instructor Sensei Michael Ring (7th Dan), is a Senior English Karate-ka recognised in 2023 for his expertise in, and outstanding contribution to, the art of Karate-do. He is also a senior policy advisor in Government.
Sensei Donna Ring
5th Dan
Sensei Donna Ring (5th Dan), the Chief Instructor of Juniors, is a former Expert Witness with the Forensic Science Service and responsible for developing the revolutionary Tiger Tots programme for teaching Karate to 4-6 year olds.
Happy Students
“We couldn’t be prouder of Sev who today passed his karate black belt grading. Six years of dedication and training have all paid off.”
“I have trained on and off for many years with different clubs never really advancing. Both of you have inspired and encouraged me to pursue my black belt, and the boys getting theirs on the same night was the icing on the cake.”
“Thank-you!! You both have given my boys so much more than the (not-so!) simple mechanics of karate. They know reward through sheer hard work, persistence and resilience”
“Thank-you so much for your hard-work and support with Kellan. He is so pleased to have achieved his black belt, and we are all so proud of him. Under your guidance he is looking forward to continuing”