Freestyle Sport Karate
As a 3rd Dan Black Belt, Steve takes an active role in running two sister Freestyle Sport Karate clubs in the Dorking and Redhill areas.
In recent years, members have competed internationally in Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Ireland, the USA and nationally at home in the UK.
If you fancy seeing how freestyle karate suits you, get in touch or pop in to any of our training sessions.
Follow this link to read more about Dorking Freestyle Sport Karate, or continue reading for some recent club news.
Dorking Freestyle Sport Karate (DFSK)
DFSK is aimed at competitive fighting for men, women and children and has been based at North Holmwood Village Hall since August 1983. The club was originally founded by three instructors who trained to black belt under several traditional styles including Wadoryu, Taekwondo, Judo, Freestyle and Tai Chi. Their wide knowledge and experiences have proved a good base on which to build a successful and well respected club.
The club's current Instructors are:
- Steve Foot - Chief Instructor & Club Coach
- Rick Ebdon - Instructor
- John White - Instructor
All club instructors are fully qualified and highly experienced, each having studied martial arts and fitness for many years. They all hold current CRB and First Aid qualifications, and attend regular additional training sessions to update their teaching knowledge. All Instructors hold Public & Professional Indemity insurance with the Amateur Martial Association.
DFSK allows members to train and progress at their own pace. The emphasis is on competitive fitness and enjoyment. Students learn freestyle sport karate for self confidence, self defence (to a degree) and fitness. There is a comprehensive grading system for those who do not wish to train and compete at tournaments. For those who do wish to compete nationally and internationally there is a vast knowledge and experience from existing students that can be drawn on from within the club. Click here to read about some recent competition successes.
We are proud of our friendly atmosphere so don’t worry if it’s your first time in a martial arts class, our instructors will make you feel at home.
Dorking Open Championships - CIMAC Superleague
October 7th 2007
The CIMAC Superleague is coming to the Dorking Open Championships on October 7th. The event is open to all styles and associations, and promises to be full of action - with categories in the Points Fighting, Light Contact and Forms categories.
Doors open at 10.00 am for registration, so download the flyer for more details!
Best Fighter Italy 2007
Congratulations to Tom Harrington for winning the Best Fighter WAKO World Cup (under 74kg Cadet) at Salsomaggiore, Italy in May 2007. After an immense effort fighting Hungarian, Italian, and Polish fighters over 5 rounds he emerged victorious.
Tom is a member of the successful up-and-coming CIMAC team and this win has given him a respected platform to work from.
WAKO Croatia 2006
Matthew Foot won a Bronze Medal at the World Amateur Kickboxing Organisation (WAKO) World Championships in Croatia in September 2006. This picture is of him leading 11 points to 6 against a member of the Croatian National Team in the under 69kg semi contact points category.
Tom Harrington, also of Dorking Freestyle Sport Karate was a member of the British Squad and fought in the under 63kg semi contact points category.