Blyth Karate Club

About Blyth Karate Club

Blyth Karate Club teaches traditional Shotokan karate to children and adults in Blyth, and now operates jointly with the Morpeth club under the banner of the Morpeth & Blyth Karate Clubs. The Blyth dojo has a long heritage, having been established in 1980 by Sensei Jeff Westgarth, who ran it successfully for around 37 years; following his retirement, classes are now led by instructor Juli Pops. Sessions are held at Blyth Sports Centre, giving beginners and experienced students alike a well-established, welcoming local club in which to train.

Classes cater for both newcomers and higher grades, with beginners' sessions and separate sessions for more advanced belts, and students progress through structured belt gradings as they develop. Training in traditional Shotokan karate is aimed at building fitness, discipline and self-confidence, making the club suitable for children and adults looking to take up a martial art or continue their progression within an amalgamated Morpeth and Blyth organisation.

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