DOJO
Locations, Classes & Times
Devon Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Kai has it's own private and main dojo situated in Great Torrington; together with two further established dojo in private premises in Barnstaple and Crediton. All three dojo are fully matted, mirrored with full changing facilities etc. There are two further branch dojo situated in Exeter and Cullompton.
Ken Shu Kan
Function Fitness
Castle Street
GREAT TORRINGTON
Devon EX38 8EX
Resident Instructor:
PETER HILL 7th Dan Renshi
Assistant Instructors:
Matthew Soanes 6th Dan Shidoin
Russell Ovey 4th Dan & Craig Hill 4th Dan
Dojo Captain:
Bryan Smith 2nd Dan, John McPake 2nd Dan
& Neil Fordham 1st Dan
EVERY TUESDAY
10.00am - 11.30am: Available for Private Tuition
EVERY THURSDAY
6.00pm - 7.00pm: Beginners & Lower Grades
10th, 9th, 8th & 7th Kyu
(6th Kyu & above may also attend)
7.00pm - 8.00pm: Intermediate Grades
6th, 5th & 4th Kyu
(3rd Kyu & above may also attend)
8.00pm - 9.00pm: Higher Grades
Dan Grade, 1st Kyu, 2nd Kyu & 3rd Kyu only
EVERY SATURDAY
10.15am - 11.15am: Lower & Intermediate Grades
8th, 7th, 6th, 5th & 4th Kyu
(3rd Kyu & above may also attend)
11.15am - 12.15pm: Higher Grades
Dan Grade, 1st Kyu, 2nd Kyu & 3rd Kyu only
12.30pm - 2.00pm: Available for Private Tuition
MONTHLY DAN GRADE CLASSES
9.00am - 10.30am: 1st Dan, 1st Kyu & 2nd Kyu only
10.30am - 11.00am: Monthly Dan Grade Meeting
11.00am - 12.30pm: 2nd Dan & above only
(Further details can be found on the "Forthcoming Events" page)
You CANNOT turn up unannounced to any of the above classes. Members MUST go to the "BOOK A CLASS" page of this web site and apply to attend any class.
Download and read the current "BOOK A CLASS" document to be aware of what is expected in attending any class.
If you are a potential new member interested in trying a "FREE NO OBLIGATION FIRST LESSON" at our group's Torrington dojo you will need to go to the "INTERESTED?" page of this web site, apply and submit. You will receive e-mail confirmation and advice with regard to your submission. The minimum starting age at our Torrington dojo is 6 years old.
Both for the quality of spirit and technical standards, together with health and safety considerations there are a limited number of spaces available for each class; see the "BOOK A CLASS" document for further details.
OPEN MAT NIGHT
Held Monday evenings from 7.00pm - 8.00pm at the CASTLE COMMUNITY HALL, South Street, Torrington EX38 8AA. Informal training wearing Karate Gi or anything you feel comfortable in; with advice and guidance given by senior Dan Grades present if needed. Use this session as additional training, not instead of your normal training for personal training, training towards your next grading examination or preparing for your next tournament. For further information contact Russell Ovey 4th Dan or Craig Hill 4th Dan. There is no need to book when attending, you are welcome to just turn up on the evening; please though give a small donation towards the hire of the hall.
The Aikido Centre
Mill Lane
BARNSTAPLE
Devon EX31 1JQ
Resident Instructor:
PETER HILL 7th Dan Renshi
Assistant Instructors:
Matthew Soanes 6th Dan Shidoin
Andy Kilby 5th Dan
Dojo Captain:
Eric Prole 3rd Dan, late Michael Pryer 2nd Dan
& Edmund Denning 2nd Dan
EVERY TUESDAY
7.30pm - 9.00pm: 6th Kyu & above
EVERY SATURDAY
(See poster and details below)
2.00pm - 3.00pm:
Beginners, 10th, 9th, 8th & 7th Kyu
You CANNOT turn up unannounced to any of the above classes. To attend the Tuesday evening class, members MUST book by going to the "BOOK A CLASS" page of this web site.
T o attend the Saturday afternoon Beginner & Lower Grade Class once accepted you must secure your place each week by confirming with the instructor direct: andykilby25@gmail.com
Download and read the current "BOOK A CLASS" document to be aware of what is expected in attending any class.
If you are a potential new member interested in trying a "FREE NO OBLIGATION FIRST LESSON" at our Barnstaple dojo you will need to go to the "INTERESTED?" page of this web site, fill in the application form and submit. You will receive e-mail confirmation and advice with regard to your submission. The minimum starting age at our Barnstaple dojo is 6 years old.
Both for the quality of spirit and technical standards, together with health and safety considerations there are a limited number of spaces available for each class; see the "BOOK A CLASS" document for further details.

Westward Barbell
Westward Business Centre
CREDITON
Devon EX17 1HB
Resident Instructor:
PETER HILL 7th Dan Renshi
Assistant Instructors:
Daniel Bevan 5th Dan & Gary Moore 4th Dan
Dojo Captain:
Mark Vallei 3rd Dan, Mark Preece 2nd Dan
& Susan Greenaway 2nd Dan
EVERY MONDAY* & WEDNESDAY
7.00pm - 8.30pm: All Grades
You CANNOT turn up unannounced to any of the above classes. Members MUST go to the "BOOK A CLASS" page of this web site and apply to attend a class.
Download and read the current "BOOK A CLASS" document to be aware of what is expected in attending any class.
If you are a potential new member interested in trying a "FREE NO OBLIGATION FIRST LESSON" at our Crediton dojo you will need to go to the "INTERESTD?" page of this web site, fill in the application form and submit. You will receive e-mail confirmation and advice with regard to your submission. Minimum starting age at our Crediton dojo is 11 years old.
Both for the quality of spirit and technical standards, together with health and safety considerations there are a limited number of spaces available for each class; see the "BOOK A CLASS" document for further details.
* Closed on Bank Holiday's
EXETER

Alphington Village Hall
Ide Lane, Alphington
EXETER EX2 8UP
Every Tuesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm
~ Invited Members Only ~
Contact: GARY MOORE 4th Dan
E-Mail: gary@bramley-homes.co.uk
CULLOMPTON

Cullompton Scout Centre
150 Greystone Walk
CULLOMPTON EX15 1GL
Every Friday 6.30pm - 7.30pm
~ All Ages & Families Welcome ~
Contact: CHRIS STAMP 2nd Dan
E-Mail: ChrisStampKarate@gmail.com





















