Traditional karate training in Carnforth for children and adults.
Friendly, structured karate classes for beginners and experienced students, with individual coaching in a small, welcoming club.
A welcoming place to learn karate
St Martins Karate Carnforth offers traditional karate training in a friendly, supportive environment for children aged 8 and over, teenagers and adults. Whether you are a complete beginner or returning to karate, training is structured to help you build confidence, fitness, discipline and practical skills at your own pace.
More than just karate
Confidence, fitness and life skills
Confidence
Build confidence through learning new skills, setting goals and seeing steady progress in your training.
Fitness
Improve coordination, balance, strength, flexibility and general fitness through varied, structured training.
Discipline & Respect
Develop focus, self-control, respect for others and a positive attitude to learning and improvement.
What you’ll learn
Training at St Martins Karate Carnforth combines traditional karate with practical, varied sessions designed for different ages and levels of experience.
Basics & technique
Stances, punches, blocks, kicks and combinations, with attention to good form and control.
Kata
Traditional patterns that develop technique, balance, coordination and understanding.
Partner work & pads
Controlled drills, pad work and practical partner exercises that build timing, accuracy and confidence.
Sparring & mat work
Structured sparring and, where appropriate, supervised takedown and mat-based practice.
An established karate tradition
St Martins Karate Carnforth continues a long-standing karate tradition in the area, with roots in the former Carnforth Karate Club and the wider St Martins Karate Group. Our training reflects the standards, values and experience passed down through generations of instructors, while remaining welcoming and relevant for today’s students.
The club is part of St Martins Karate Group and shares its wider heritage with St Martins Junior Karate Club.
See our club in action
Take a look at our training, gradings, events and club activities, and see what training at St Martins Karate Carnforth is like.
Meet our instructors
St Martins Karate Carnforth is led by Chris Haggan, with support from Paul Turner. Together they bring decades of karate experience and a strong commitment to safe, structured and supportive training.
Chris Haggan
Lead Instructor
6th Dan
Paul Turner
Supporting Instructor
7th Dan
What our members say
Over the years of going to St Martins Karate Carnforth I have learnt and developed a lot of different skills that I can use. Such as self defence, patience and confidence from our amazing teacher Chris who is really good at explaining things and is patient with you throughout
St Martins Karate Carnforth is a great place to learn a set of new skills and learn the importance of martial arts and self defence. It is also a great place to meet new friends and giving you confidence
Great instructors and teachers. They take the time that each child or person needs and make the class fun
At St Martins Karate Carnforth, we keep our classes small so that everyone gets the individual attention they need. This allows us to work closely with each student, helping them develop their technique, confidence and fitness at their own pace, while creating a friendly and supportive environment where everyone feels welcome and encouraged to improve.
Safe, supportive training
We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults. Our instructors follow clear safeguarding procedures and undertake regular training.
Paul Turner is our Designated Safeguarding Lead, with Chris Haggan as Deputy.
Getting started is simple
Book a free trial
Get in touch and arrange your first session.
Try two free lessons
Come along, meet the club and experience the training before deciding whether to join.
Join when you’re ready
If you enjoy the classes, we’ll guide you through membership, uniform and everything else you need.
Ready to give karate a try?
Book a free trial class and experience our friendly, supportive club for yourself.