Real photographs from the club’s official website, showing adult karate students training in a sports hall. Photo source
Honto Shin Karate Academy
KarateKids classes
Karate
Styles
£3 per class
Price
Pennywell
Area
Description
A non-profit karate club founded in 1983 by Sensei Liz Fraser, with volunteer instructors. Classes run on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Pennywell Community Centre, with a junior class and a longer intermediate class, and students from age 5 to adults.
Classes & facilities
Pay as you go at £3 a class
First week of training free
Classes for children from age 5 and adults
Before you visit
Turn up in comfortable clothing about 10 minutes before the lesson and introduce yourself to one of the black belts; no booking or kit is needed.
Checked 27 October 2026 · Gym information.
Prices & membership
Pay as you go at £3 a class with no joining fee; the first week is free. After the first month students buy a karate suit and a licence.
Timetable
Mon & Wed 7–8pm (junior), 7–8.30pm (intermediate)
Location
Approximate postcode location. Use the address for directions.
Address
Pennywell Community Centre, Pennywell, Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom
