Business Details
38 Years
experience
Martial Arts Training in Chatham
Established in 1988 by Steve Rowe, Shi Kon Martial Arts has grown from a local dojo into an internationally recognised martial arts association. Our foundation combines traditional disciplines like Karate, Tai Chi, Iaido, and Jodo with modern methodologies, reflecting decades of expertise from our leadership team. As a community-focused organisation, we prioritise safety, inclusivity, and professional standards through accreditations from the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts (BCCMA), Clubmark, and the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts.Our instructors hold NVQ qualifications via City and Guilds and undergo rigorous DBS checks, ensuring the highest standards of practice. We offer tailored coaching programmes, business consultancy for martial arts professionals, and outreach initiatives that have positively impacted communities since our inception. With affiliated clubs across England and the Czech Republic, we remain committed to advancing martial arts education while maintaining transparency in operations and fostering ethical practices.
Services
Martial Arts Training
Coaching Qualifications
Community Outreach
Business Consultancy
Instructor Registration
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in traditional and modern martial arts instruction.
- Our instructors hold NVQ qualifications through City and Guilds and DBS clearance.
- We offer business consultancy to help martial arts professionals establish successful academies.
- Our community outreach programmes have positively impacted thousands since 1988.
- We maintain direct insurance partnerships with TL Risk Solutions for transparent coverage.
Associations and certifications
- British Council for Chinese Martial Arts (BCCMA)
- Clubmark
- Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts
- Disclosure and Barring Service
- World Union of Karate Federations (WUKF)
- Sport England
Services
Martial Arts Training
Our martial arts training combines traditional disciplines like Karate, Tai Chi, Iaido, and Jodo with modern techniques. Led by experienced instructors holding 8th and 9th Dan ranks, sessions cater to all skill levels while maintaining strict safety protocols. Participants develop physical fitness, discipline, and self-defence skills through structured curricula.
Coaching Qualifications
We provide NVQ-accredited coaching qualifications through City and Guilds, including the MASA Level 1 Coaching Qualification. These courses cover session planning, health and safety, child protection, and martial arts law. Instructors gain professional recognition while meeting mandatory DBS and insurance requirements for teaching youth.
Community Outreach
Our outreach initiatives deliver martial arts instruction to underserved communities, focusing on character development and physical wellbeing. Partnering with local charities, we offer accessible training that promotes inclusivity and social cohesion through structured programmes tailored to community needs.
Business Consultancy
We help martial artists establish successful academies through business development guidance, branding strategies, and accreditation assistance. Our consultancy covers operational frameworks, marketing approaches, and community engagement tactics to ensure sustainable growth and industry compliance.
Instructor Registration
Our instructor registration system ensures compliance with national safeguarding standards. Qualified instructors receive formal recognition, insurance coverage through TL Risk Solutions, and access to ongoing professional development opportunities while maintaining rigorous criminal record checks and qualification verification.
People
Steve Rowe
Founder & 9th Dan Instructor
Steve Rowe established Shi Kon Martial Arts in 1988 after training under renowned masters including Toru Takamizawa. With over 45 years of martial arts experience, he combines traditional Karate, Tai Chi, Iaido, and Jodo disciplines into a cohesive system taught globally.
Martin Gatter
Safeguarding Officer
Martin Gatter oversees child protection protocols and instructor certification processes. He manages the MASA Level 1 Coaching Qualification programme and ensures compliance with DBS requirements and safeguarding standards across affiliated clubs.
Caroline Reynolds
Business Development Manager
Caroline Reynolds leads business consultancy services for martial arts professionals. She provides strategic guidance on academy establishment, accreditation processes, and community engagement initiatives while managing membership inquiries and programme registrations.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach Karate, Tai Chi, Iaido, and Jodo, combining traditional techniques with modern methodologies under a unified system developed by our founder.
Are your instructors qualified?
All instructors hold NVQ qualifications through City and Guilds, DBS clearance, and formal recognition via our instructor registration system.
Do you offer children's classes?
Yes, we provide structured youth programmes with safeguarding-certified instructors, adhering to strict child protection policies and DBS requirements.
Can I start my own martial arts academy?
We offer business consultancy services to help martial artists establish academies, including branding, accreditation assistance, and community engagement strategies.
Are your courses accredited?
Our MASA Level 1 Coaching Qualification is NVQ-accredited through City and Guilds, with additional recognition from BCCMA and Clubmark.
Do you have international affiliations?
We have affiliated clubs across England and the Czech Republic, with instructors trained to consistent standards through our global accreditation framework.
