AWARD WINNING MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

Award winning martial arts academy

LEARN THE STRONGEST KARATE FROM REAL CHAMPIONS

WHY TRAIN WITH US?

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

with EMAR Dojo! Transcend limitations and experience greatness with our unique approach to Martial Arts training.

GAIN CONFICENCE

through physical skills, fitness and mental resilience. Develop a strong presence, display leadership and conquer life’s challenges with ease.

WE WELCOME ALL

ages, lifestyles, and experience levels to train in an encouraging environment. Achieve your black belt, transform your body and mind, improve fitness, or simply live a better life.

LET US PROVIDE THE EXPERTISE AND INSPIRATION TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS.

Adult Classes

Our Adults Classes are designed for men and women interested in developing their mind and body through martial arts.

Kids Classes

All parents want their children to become leaders. At EMAR Dojo, we believe that all children are special and capable of greatness.

Private Classes

Accelerate your results with personal training. Too busy for our group sessions? We offer personal one-to-one sessions.

WHAT IS KYOKUSHIN KARATE?

Karate is a very popular martial art with many styles and forms. Kyokushin stands as one of the most effective. Most people take up karate not knowing why and that’s ok because ‘karate’ means – emptiness. The name ‘karate’ was chosen to convey the ideas of emptiness since students are expected to empty their minds of all thoughts and emotions in order to learn Budo.

OUTSTANDING KARATE SUMMER CAMP

Since our first summer camp back in 2007, we have been constantly improving in order to deliver the most advanced training experience for our students. If you want to hone your skills to improve competitive performance while having an amazing time, EMAR summer camp provides the platform to maximise your potential.

Summer Camp 2025
17th – 21th July
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The most advanced karate kyokushin app in the world

After two years of hard work, we are pleased to announce the launch of our very own award-winning Karate Kyokushin app –the most complete on the market.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT US

Elite Martial Arts Richmond
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Vanya BozhkovaVanya Bozhkova
22:14 21 Jan 23
Love this dojo! Highly recommend! The students and instructors are fantastic"All instruc­tors are incred­i­ble, they are very good with chil­dren and truly care about them. It has a fam­ily feel that is very wel­com­ing to both new and exist­ing stu­dents. They work to develop the stu­dents phys­i­cally, men­tally and spir­i­tu­ally. I highly rec­om­mend this school for any­one look­ing for a karate school"
Josh DmelloJosh Dmello
23:28 29 Aug 22
This is one of the best places to learn kiyokushin karate.Had my trial lesson yesterday. Really impressed by the way they warm-up and train.Sensei Simeon is a great martial artist who really cares about his student's sucess in the sport.
Ross Elliott JacksonRoss Elliott Jackson
18:11 16 Oct 21
We send our 6yr old boy to Elite Martial Arts. Simply put it is phenomenal. Simeon (Sensei) is absolutely fantastic with the children of all ages and adults alike. He leads by absolute example yet despite his tough and disaplined character, is also extremely welcoming and has the audience respecting the classes, but equally thoroughly enjoying them. My son is hooked, he is learning great life skills, discipline, and inclusion. And with a bit of luck will get his red and white belt in the next few weeks after a couple terms of attending classes on either a Saturday or Sunday, sometimes both. If you are considering a martial arts class. This is the BEST for miles!
Elliot SimsElliot Sims
14:00 24 Aug 18
EMAR is the best Dojo/Martial arts Gym in London and this is due to Sensei Simeon not being your average Coach. As someone who has studies a variety of martial arts disciplines over the years, Simeon is hands down the best I have had. He has the experience of competing on an international level and has been very successful championing in Kyokushin Karate (Full contact Karate), Kickboxing and Boxing. Regardless of all of his accomplishments he still has a very humble, understanding and approachable demeanour. Training with EMAR has strengthened not just my body but also my mind making me a more resilient and disciplined individual. As a secondary school teacher I would highly recommend training at this gym for children and teenagers. With a free trail class you cant go wrong.
Sari GhamloushSari Ghamloush
21:46 21 Aug 18
Almost 13 years with my coach Simeon. I came as a guest, and stayed as family. He has helped me become multiple time UK and International champion. If you are serious about training, whether you're from MMA, K1, Muay Thai or Boxing background, you can be sure that you'll be training with one of the TOP Kyokushin Dojos in the UK. Visit emarteam website to find out more, or find our facebook/instagram page at Elite Martial Arts Richmond.
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SENSEI SIMEON

Chief Instructor.

Sensei Simeon, our founder and Chief Instructor, has been involved in Martial arts for thirty-one years. He started his martial arts journey at age four in his home country of Bulgaria. By age nine, he was already a multiple national champion in the most competitive form of full-contact karate. One of the only twenty-five people shortlisted to represent his country’s national team, he competed in both European and world tournaments.

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Exclusive online training videos

Inspirational seminar

Inspirational seminar

with Olympian and best-selling author

with Olympian and best-selling author

Matthew Syed

Matthew Syed

We were absolutely honoured to have Matthew Syed at our dojo to deliver an inspirational, mind-blowing speech exclusively for our dojo members.

A British Olympian, award-winning journalist (The Times and The Sunday Times), TV presenter (Sky TV) and bestselling author. Mr Syed has written six best-selling books on the subject of mindset and high performance, and worked with many leading organisations to build a mindset of continuous improvement. Some of his most popular books are Rebel, The Black Box Thinking, Bounce, The Greatest, and Dare To Be You.

REGULAR SEMINARS WITH TOP ATHLETES & INSTRUCTORS

REGULAR SEMINARS WITH TOP ATHLETES & INSTRUCTORS

EMAR Dojo welcomes national and international instructors, celebrities, life coaches and athletes to hold regular guest workshops and seminars. Seminars expose participants to the modern and diverse martial art training as well as valuable life skills.

KIDS PERSONAL TRAINING

KIDS PERSONAL TRAINING

“Karate can help the shy child, find a strong voice.
The timid child, find confidence.
The over energetic child find stillness and the distracted child, find focus and discipline”

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Start your exciting and life changing martial arts journey with us.

Thousands of students have joined our amazing karate community.

BEST KIDS’ BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Our amazing Kids Martial Arts Birthday Parties are a big hit. Give your child and their friends an awesome time so they can create incredible memories. Our parties are super fun, and have that one-of-a-kind experience kids love.

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