Welcome           

“Our aim is to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

To instil discipline; respect and an awareness of the needs of others.

We also want to promote a sense of achievement and of belonging through our training and our allied activities.”


Thank you for taking the time to visit our web site. The BMKA is a new and modern style of karate developed from a combination of Kickboxing and Thai boxing techniques. Our style also incorporates throws and locks and is excellent for Self Defence as well as building fitness, flexibility and confidence.

We welcome beginners of all ages and we have separate classes for children from 7 years upwards, teenagers and adults. We offer free trial lessons for all beginners with no obligation to join. All BMKA instructors are fully qualified Black Belts with years of experience, and they have all been Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checked.

To join a BMKA club it couldn’t be easier, just click on the club tab to find the nearest club to you and you will get all the club details. Please feel free to contact the instructor for more information and to book your free trial lessons.

Enjoy your training with the BMKA!

Sensei Ray Hoffman 6th Degree Blackbelt - Chief Instructor

Former World Super Heavyweight Full Contact Champion