Oxford Karate Academy

Established 1974, Oxford Karate Academy (OKA) teaches Gojuryu Karate to children, teens & adults. In the Japan Karate Federation there are four styles, of which Goju Ryu is one. Known as the JKF Gojukai. 
Oxford Karate Academy's Head Instructor until he passed away on 31 August 2023 was Paul Coleman. Paul was 3 x World Champion IOGKF for Iri-Kumi (continuous fighting) gaining 5th Dan in 1993. He was 8th Dan in The All Japan Karate Do Seiwakai & 7th Dan in The Japan Karate Federation Gojukai. In the 60s & 70s he did 11 years of Judo, getting a Black Belt. During his teens he did boxing.
Paul was referred to as "Shihan" in the dojo & holds a Menkyo Licence of Kyoshi (teacher of teachers) JKF GojuKai. He trained, fought & taught in 25 countries. He was the European Vice-Technical Director for JKF Gojukai & a senior European Examiner. Classes are now led by Sensei Joe Bennett and Sensei Hkanhpa Sadan.