Children training in a karate class at Newcastle Goju-Ryu Karate Academy

Classes for ages 4 and up

Karate classes in Newcastle

Separate classes for kids, teens and adults, Monday to Thursday evenings in High Heaton. Every new student starts with a free one-month trial.

Find your class

Which class is right for you?

We run separate classes by age and stage so everyone trains at the right level. Not sure where you or your child fits? Don’t worry — tell us a little about yourself and we’ll guide you to the right class.

Little Dragons karate class for ages 4 to 7
Ages 4–7

Little Dragons

A tailored programme for our youngest students. Fun, active classes that build discipline, focus, coordination and confidence through games and the basics of karate.

Mon & Wed · 6:00–6:45pm

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Junior karate class for children aged 8 to 13
Ages 8–13

Juniors

Building fitness, flexibility, confidence and self-control. Our earlier classes suit beginners and younger juniors; the later classes suit older or higher-grade juniors. New to karate? We’ll point you to the right one.

Mon–Thu · from 6:00pm

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Teen and adult karate class for ages 14 and over
Ages 14+

Teens & Adults

The atmosphere is relaxed but the training is serious. Great for all fitness levels including complete beginners — get fit, learn real self-defence and build confidence through traditional karate.

Mon–Thu · from 8:15pm

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When we train

Weekly timetable

Monday

6:00–6:45pmLittle DragonsAges 4–7
7:00–8:00pmJuniorsOlder / higher grade
8:15–9:30pmTeens & AdultsAges 14+

Tuesday

6:00–7:00pmJuniorsBeginners / younger
7:15–8:15pmJuniorsOlder / higher grade
8:30–9:45pmTeens & AdultsAges 14+

Wednesday

6:00–6:45pmLittle DragonsAges 4–7
7:00–8:00pmJuniorsOlder / higher grade
8:15–9:30pmTeens & AdultsAges 14+

Thursday

6:00–7:00pmJuniorsBeginners / younger
7:15–8:15pmJuniorsOlder / higher grade
8:30–9:45pmTeens & AdultsAges 14+
Little Dragons (4–7) Juniors (8–13) Teens & Adults (14+)

Not sure which junior class fits? It depends on age, grade and experience, and we’re flexible — when you join the waiting list, tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll place you in the right class. We train at 112a Newton Road, High Heaton, Newcastle NE7 7HN.

Junior students lined up at the start of a karate class

Ready to try a class?

Join the waiting list and we’ll be in touch the moment a space opens in the right class — your free month starts then.

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