A keen karate teacher who's just moved to Ormskirk is looking for premises to open new classes locally.

Ken Fairhurst's a 7th Dan Kyoshi, and has taught karate in Skem. for over 40 years, the borough's longest continuously run martial arts classes.

He told QLocal: “Since moving to Ormskirk I've been looking to open new classes in this area.
“I was hopeful about a local primary school that offered use of their premises but they could not open during school holidays, so that wasn't suitable.

“I am hoping a reader may let us use somewhere.

“I am the chief instructor of a group that is not for profit, so annual fees are for membership of the Governing Body (NAKMAS) and insurance. They are £25 in the first year and £15 per year renewal.

“Training fees are determined by how much rent is charged for use of the premises, but are usually £4 per session. There are no direct debit or monthly contracts, people simply pay when they train.”

Classes - for traditional Okinawan Karate for self defence and fitness - are for children eight years and above and there is no upper age limit for adults.

The group has a FB page Sanchin-Ryu Okinawan Karate Organisation, and a website www.sanchinryukarate.co.uk.

Can you help? Ken’s on 07532 101 591, e: ken.fairhurst@sanchinryukarate.co.uk