You've probably seen our cool new poster and decided to have a look and check us out. So welcome along and we'd love you to join us! Your karate journey could start anytime. 

Karate is an amazing, historic martial art and a fantastic way to stay fit, learn to look after yourself and develop confidence. And it's super enjoyable. 

We teach karate in a safe, supportive and friendly environment in the European Commission dojo in Van Maerlant 2 building, just off Belliard.

We have a mix of beginners and advanced grades, men and women, young (from 20’s) and old (up to 60’s). We have both athletes in their prime and members that have started to feel the strain of getting older. There is room for this diversity and the atmosphere is very congenial and respectful.

The training pushes the members to a higher level of fitness and a good command of self-defence, but safety is paramount. You develop your karate skills at your own pace. 

We have a superb Sensei (teacher) in Gunther Blancke who is a legend in the Belgium karate scene, with over 45 years experience. The primary class language is English, and our Sensei also speaks French and Dutch.

The karate style that we practice is Shotokan, but we do not place a lot of importance on style differences. Our self-defence practice may include techniques borrowed from other styles and even other martial arts.

Feel free to come to a class and try it out.

Any questions?  Contact us: info@eckarate.eu