Karate Classes in Princes Risborough & Thame
Traditional Shotokan Karate – Led by 5th & 4th Dan Black Belts
Welcome to TISKA Karate in Princes Risborough and Thame.
We provide professional, structured Shotokan Karate classes in Princes Risborough and Thame every Saturday, led by highly experienced instructors:
Mr Hogan – 5th Dan Black Belt
Mrs Hogan – 4th Dan Black Belt
With decades of combined training and teaching experience, our clubs are known for high standards, discipline, and a positive, family-focused environment.
Whether you are searching for children’s karate in Princes Risborough, karate classes in Thame, or structured martial arts training for adults, we offer safe, professional instruction for all levels.
📍 Princes Risborough Karate Classes (Saturdays)
Our Princes Risborough karate club delivers structured sessions organised by grade to ensure safe and steady progression.
10:00am – Higher Grades (Brown/Red and Above)
Focused technical development and advanced training.
11:00am – Beginners to Green Belt
Perfect for new starters building foundations, confidence and discipline.
11:45am – Purple Belt and Above
Continued progression and technical refinement.
Our Princes Risborough classes are ideal for children who need confidence, focus and direction — as well as adults seeking traditional martial arts training.
📍 Thame Karate Classes (Saturdays)
Our Thame karate club provides high-quality traditional training in a welcoming and supportive environment.
1:00pm – Brown/Red,Black Stripe,Black Belts.
Advanced technical and development-focused session.
1:45pm – Beginners to Brown / White & Red Tag
Structured beginner and intermediate training designed to build strong fundamentals.
If you are looking for karate lessons in Thame for children or adults, our club combines professionalism with a community atmosphere.
Why Families Choose Our Clubs
✔ 5th & 4th Dan Black Belt Instructors
✔ Traditional Shotokan Karate
✔ Structured, disciplined classes
✔ Confidence-building for children
✔ Safe and welcoming training environment
✔ Clear progression and grading pathway
We are a family-run club with high standards and personal attention.
Try 2 Classes Free
We offer 2 FREE trial classes at both our Princes Risborough and Thame karate clubs.
No pressure. No obligation.
Just the opportunity to experience professional karate instruction first-hand.
Contact us today to reserve your place.
johnhogan67@icloud.com
07548-784929
TISKA Karate – Princes Risborough & Thame
Welcome to TISKA Karate Princes Risborough & Thame.
Our clubs are proudly run by husband and wife team Mr Hogan and Mrs Hogan, offering structured, traditional Shotokan Karate in a safe, welcoming and family-focused environment.
Some of our Google Reviews.
My daughter and I have been going for over a year now and we both really love it. Mr and Mrs Hogan are so friendly and there is a real family atmosphere.
Mr Smith.
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We are passionate about helping children and adults build confidence, discipline and resilience — skills that last a lifetime.
Mr Hogan – Club Instructor
Mr Hogan is a dedicated instructor within the TISKA organisation, committed to delivering high-quality, structured karate classes.
His focus is on:
•Building confidence in children
•Developing strong fundamentals
•Teaching discipline and respect
•Encouraging perseverance and focus
Every class is structured, positive and motivating. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves while learning self-control and respect for others.
Mr Hogan believes karate is not just about physical techniques — it’s about developing character, confidence and resilience that carries into school, work and everyday life.
Mrs Hogan – Club Support & Instructor
Mrs Hogan plays an essential role in the smooth running of the club and supporting students and families.
Her friendly and encouraging approach helps beginners feel comfortable from their very first lesson. She ensures every child feels welcomed, supported and valued.
Parents appreciate having a familiar, professional presence both on and off the training floor.
Together, Mr and Mrs Hogan are committed to creating a karate club that feels like a positive community — structured, professional and welcoming to all.
Why Choose Our Club?
✔ Safe and structured classes
✔ Family-friendly environment
✔ Traditional Shotokan Karate
✔ Focus on confidence, discipline and respect
✔ 2 FREE beginner classes
We work with complete beginners as well as students looking to progress and achieve their next belt.
Student Reviews.
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Since taking up karate 25 years ago, I have trained at numerous clubs across four different countries. Mr Hogan’s club is easily the best that I have experienced. The classes are family orientated.
Mr Buxton.
Book Your 2 Free Classes
We offer 2 free beginner classes so you can experience the benefits of karate with no pressure or obligation.
📍 Princes Risborough
📍 Thame
Contact us today to reserve your place
Gusharan Sahota
Gursharan Sahota was born in Kenya, East Africa but moved to the UK at the age of 12. He took up Karate at the age of 14 in the local Bedford club and was awarded black belt 1st dan (shodan) four years later.
Now a 9th Dan, Gursharan has competed in a multitude of kata and kumite events, many at national and international level. But the most significant event in his career was the visit he made in 1984 to Japan. There, he fulfilled a great ambition by training in a Japanese dojo under the instruction of Sensei Hirokazu Kanazawa.
This experience proved to be a turning point for Gursharan. On his return to England, he realised the trip had been the inspiration he needed to dedicate his future to training and teaching karate as a way of life.
Gursharan’s first club was opened in Luton/Dunstable in 1981 and this is now the association’s hombu (HQ). Having been a teacher of the art for many years, he formed his own association in 1993 – TISKA (The Traditional International Shotokan Karate Association) which is now one of the biggest associations in the UK.
Gursharan’s love of karate has never diminished. He still teaches over 35 classes a week in the UK and regularly takes master classes internationally. All in all, he has brought hundreds of students of all ages up to black belt standard and beyond.
He is also involved in charity work, helping to subsidise trips for surgeons to third world countries to operate on underprivileged children. He has, for many years, funded many projects in India, and is at present helping to fund the building of a new school.
Gursharan lives in Buckinghamshire and is happily married with a son and daughter who already show signs of following in their daddy’s footsteps.
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