Ataru SKC offers welcoming Shotokan karate classes for children, teenagers, adults and families at two Central Bedfordshire venues close to Shefford. This page helps you compare Meppershall and Stondon; each venue page contains its current timetable and detailed joining information.
Meppershall karate classes
Meppershall Village Hall
Walnut Tree Way, Meppershall, Bedfordshire, SG17 5AB
Monday sessions include classes for younger beginners, mixed-age students and higher grades. The venue is convenient for Meppershall, Shefford, Campton, Shillington and surrounding villages. Free on-site parking is available.
Stondon karate classes
Stondon Community Centre
The Pastures, Stondon, Bedfordshire, SG16 6QB
Wednesday sessions include classes for younger beginners, mixed-age students and higher grades. The venue is convenient for Stondon, Henlow, Arlesey, Shillington and Shefford. Free on-site parking and public-access EV charging points are available.
Which class should I attend?
Complete beginners and returning students are welcome. Children normally start in an introductory session, while teenagers, adults and families can be matched to a suitable mixed-age class. Higher grades also have dedicated training opportunities.
Please contact the club before attending. Tell us the student’s age, preferred venue and any previous karate experience, and we will recommend the appropriate session.
Karate classes near Shefford: common questions
Where are the nearest Ataru classes to Shefford?
Ataru trains at Meppershall Village Hall on Mondays and Stondon Community Centre on Wednesdays. Both venues serve Shefford and the surrounding Central Bedfordshire villages. Choose the timetable that suits you, or contact us and we will recommend a venue and class.
Can complete beginners join?
Yes. Children from age six, teenagers, adults and families can start without previous martial arts experience or a particular level of fitness. We will place each new student in the most suitable session.
How do trial lessons work?
Trial lessons are arranged in advance. Contact us with the student’s age, preferred venue and any previous experience. Comfortable sports clothing is fine; a karate uniform is not required for the first lesson.