Welcome to Barking Abbey Ishinryu

"Welcome to my club's website,

'Barking Abbey Ishinryu Karate Club'. 

Here at Barking Abbey Ishinryu we teach the Ishinryu style of Karate and aim to provide the highest quality coaching for both Traditional and Sport minded Karateka.

Students are treated as individuals and everyone is encouraged to strive to achieve and reach their full potential.

So come and join one of England's most successful Karate clubs.

New members are most welcome at any time"

Sensei Jonathan Mottram, 5th Dan Chief Instructor.

Barking Abbey's parent association is Ishinryu Karate Associates who's Chief Instructor is 'Ticky Donovan' O.B.E. 9th Dan. Ishinryu Karate Associates is in membership of the English Karate Federation which in turn is a member of the British, European and World Karate Federations.

Barking Abbey Ishinryu, which is one of the most successful Karate Clubs within England, is run by Sensei Jonathan Mottram 5th Dan. Sensei Mottram is also the English Karate Federation National Kata Coach and has produced and coached many English, British and International champions.

Barking Abbey Ishinryu students have enjoyed much media exposure, appearing on TV's Blue Peter and Radios Heart FM Breakfast Show with Jamie Theakston and performing at the Karate Kid Film Premier in Leicester Square amongst other events.

Barking Abbey Ishinryu Karate Club has a growing number of junior and senior students and offers a friendly and structured instruction in the art of Karate. Barking Abbey Ishinryu welcomes all levels of student both adults and children from beginners through to experienced students.

Barking Abbey Ishinryu is able to offer those students interested in sport the chance to compete nationally in the UK's most prestigious competitions and internationally in WKF recognised tournaments.

If you're looking to improve your health and fitness Karate training proves an excellent total body workout and provides all the necessary ingredients for a long and healthy life. Why train in Karate..., there are many benefits, it's great fun and you'll meet new friends. We look forward to seeing you at Barking Abbey Ishinryu Karate Club.

Classes Tuesday and Friday. See About Us for class times & address.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Barking Abbey Ishinryu Karate Club on YouTube

Barking Abbey Ishinryu also has a channel on

YouTube where you can view latest videos of the Barking Abbey Ishinryu squad in action. Click the logo or following the link below for more videos.

   http://www.youtube.com/user/BarkingAbbeyIshinryu

Featured Video: Barking Abbey Ishinryu in 2011 What A Year!

Barking Abbey Ishinryu Karate Club on Facebook

Barking Abbey Ishinryu also has a presence on

Facebook where you can keep up-to-date with

discussion groups and comments from the group

members. This is an open group so please feel free

to join the Barking Abbey Ishinryu Facebook group.

Barking Abbey's Recent Major Achievements

• 2012 - European Senior Kata Bronze - Jonathan Mottram
• 2012 - EKF English Nationals - 7 National Championship Titles
• 2012 - European Cadet Kata Bronze - Kieran Nunkoo
• 2012 - EKF Kyu Grade Championships - 9 National Titles
• 2011 - World U21 Kata Bronze - Emma Lucraft
• 2011 - British Championships - 7 British Championship Titles
• 2011 - EKF English Nationals - 8 National Championship Titles
• 2011 - European Cadet Kata Silver - Aimee Sell
• 2011 - European Junior Kumite Bronze - Kate Karwacinski
• 2010 - British Championships - 9 British Championship Titles
• 2010 - EKF English Nationals - 7 National Championship Titles
• 2010 - European Junior Kumite Bronze - Kate Karwacinski
• 2010 - European Junior Team Kata Bronze - Aimee, Rebecca
• 2009 - EKF English Nationals - 8 National Championship Titles
• 2008 - European Senior Kata Bronze - Jonathan Mottram