ABOUT KENSHO
Kensho Extended Schools Services LLP has been providing karate classes and other sports activities in the Newcastle, Gateshead & Co. Durham area since 2005. With initial support from the Princes Trust we were able to start our first Karate School including pre and afterschool clubs. Now we have circa 500 students training across 20 primary schools, plus evening and weekend classes in 5 locations. Classes are for 3 years and above, your first lesson is free, we welcome you to come along and have a go!
INSTRUCTORS
LEE LAMB
BLACK BELT 4th DAN
ROSS TEMPLE
BLACK BELT 4th DAN
Sensei Lee Lamb and Ross Temple both started training when they were 10 years old. After meeting in 2003 they started training and competing together winning regional, national and international medals in both Kata and Kumite discipline’s including becoming National Association Kumite Champion, British Team Kata Gold and Lee winning the 2008 Commonwealth Games Kata Gold. However they are most proud of their dedicated students who have also won many medals over the years with some currently competing and training with our National Squad.
Kensho clubs run from Monday to Saturday offering a range of different age and experience based classes. Use our club finder below to find your nearest Kensho club.
Kensho Karate Prices
£4 per 1 hour session
£5 per 1.5 hour session
£12 for a Family Day Ticket
£30 for a Family Weekly Ticket
Kensho Cubs – £4 per class
(Booked in 6 week Blocks)
Kensho Tigers - £4 per class
(Booked in 6 Week Blocks)
Unit 4 Storage Solutions
6 Kingsway North, NE11 0NE
Mondays
6pm-7.30pm - All Grades
Unit 4 Storage Solutions
6 Kingsway North, NE11 0NE
Wednesdays
5pm-5.45pm Kensho Tigers (Age 5-7yrs)
6pm-7.30pm - All Grades
Unit 4 Storage Solutions
6 Kingsway North, NE11 0NE
Thursdays
6pm-7.30pm
Competition Class (invitation only)
Kingsmeadow Comprehensive School
09.00am - 09.45am Kensho Cubs (Age 3-5yrs)
09.45am - 10.30am Kensho Tigers (Age 5-7yrs)
09.00am - 10.30am Kensho Karate
(All Grades 7yrs +)
10.30am - 11.00am Kensho Karate
(Black Belts Only)
David Lloyd Leisure Centre
Tuesdays
4.30pm-5.15pm : White to Yellow Belts
5.15pm-6pm : Green Belts & Above (David Lloyd Members Only)
David Lloyd Leisure Centre
Fridays
5pm-6pm : White to Yellow Belts
6pm-7pm : Green Belts & Above (David Lloyd Members Only)
St Patricks Church Hall
Mondays
5.30pm to 6.00pm Fitness
6.00pm to 7.00pm All Grades
Kingsway North
Monday
Kingsway North
Wednesday
Kingsway North
Thursday
Kingsmeadow Comp.
Saturday
David Lloyd Leisure Centre
Tuesday
David Lloyd Leisure Centre
Friday
St Patricks Church Hall
Monday
Towards the end of last year the Kensho Supporters group was formed! We are a group of keen volunteers who have been asked to support Kensho Karate by organising events and raising funds. (More info can be found on the Kensho website).
If you’d like to know more or would like to get involved by:
• Joining the group
• Volunteering to help at events
• Suggesting fundraising ideas
Then please pass your name and contact details on to Lee Lamb
Many thanks, Douglas and Melanie (Jess’s mum)
Here is a selection of videos from our Youtube channel. Please consider subscribing to our channel on Youtube if you would like to see more.
Heian Godan Kata - Lee Lamb Sensei - Kensho Karate
Lee Lamb Sensei demonstrating Heian Godan at half speed to allow students to practice technique in order to gain Purple &white belt.
Heian Yondan Kata - Lee Lamb Sensei - Kensho Karate
Lee Lamb Sensei demonstrating Heian Yondan at half speed to allow students to practice technique in order to gain purple belt.
Heian Sandan Kata - Lee Lamb Sensei - Kensho Karate
Lee Lamb Sensei demonstrating Heian Sandan at half speed to allow students to practice technique in order to gain green belt.
Heian Nidan Kata - Lee Lamb Sensei - Kensho Karate
Lee Lamb Sensei demonstrating Heian Nidan at half speed to allow students to practice technique in order to gain yellow belt.