Martial Arts Clubs
in Cumbria

The Takagashira Dojo takes its name from the Cumbrian Lake District village of Hawkshead where it was first opened (Takagashira means Hawkshead in Japanese). The dojo was founded on 3rd September 2008 in Hawkshead by Mike Haft Sensei and relocated to a venue in Windermere the following year. The dojo moved to Kendal Leisure Centre in June 2016, and then to its current location in the Kendal Judo Dojo in August 2017.

E.S.K.K® Martial Arts & Fitness has been providing inspiring classes across West Cumbria since 2004 and during that time, we've built a strong reputation for both the quality of our tuition and a supportive service we give to all our members!

Through our structured and inclusive classes, we provide motivation in a fun and friendly environment that develops confidence and character through continual self improvement. Here at Cumbria Taekwondo we aim to enhance and empower the lives of individuals, through the physical and mental training in the art of Taekwondo. Through our structured and inclusive classes, we provide motivation in a fun and friendly environment that develops confidence and character through continual self improvement.

Our dojos are dedicated to the study of traditional Japanese martial arts in Carlisle, Cumbria. Our style is Motoha Yoshin Ryu JuJutsu (a branch of the Hontai Yoshin Ryu Takagi Ryu lineage), under Yasumoto Soke.