O.S.K.A.

O.S.K.A. was formed in 2010 and is a non-profit, non-political self-governing body affiliated to the Traditional Karate Great Britain (T.K.G.B.).

O.S.K.A. train in the traditional style of Shotokan Karate. Karate is a system of unarmed combat in which the participants specialise mainly in kicking, punching, striking and defensive movements. Shotokan Karate is a Japanese martial art and differs from many westernised versions of Karate because it remains rooted in strong martial arts tradition.

Chief Instructor

Sensei Mark Blencowe started training in Martial Arts in 1973, initially studying Praying Mantis Kung Fu. In 1976 he started training in Hung Gar Kung Fu in which he became a black belt instructor in 1981. He also trained in Lau Gar Kung Fu and fought at the 1977 National Kung Fu Championships. During the period he was at teacher training college, he set up the Martial Arts Club. He started training in Shotokan Karate with the S.S.K.A. in 1998 and became an approved instructor in 2004. He is currently a 4th Dan.