Est. 1969, Paignton’s Torbay Karate Club provides expert tuition in the traditional martial art of Shotokan Karate, retaining all intended benefits for personal development, confidence, fitness and self-defence. Instructors are Black Belts, qualified, insured, hold current first aid qualifications and Enhanced CRB (DBS) checked. Chief Instructor Ray Alsop is a 5th Dan Black Belt and grading examiner is Andy Sherry 9th Dan (first person in the UK to be awarded a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate).