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Canton Martial Arts proudly serving Southeast England since 2002
Canton Martial Arts has Classes in Southeast England, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Richard Canton
Founder & Chief Instructor
Senior Instructor
Eastbourne Dojo
Denise Hardy
Head Karate Instructor
Safeguarding Officer
Darryl Wick
Senior Instructor
Folkestone Dojo
Luca Hale-Stretton
Senior Instructor
Hastings and Eastbourne Dojos
Lisa Collins
Senior Instructor
Ashford Dojo
Claire Canton
Sales Manager
Safeguarding Officer
Ryan Greenall
Senior Instructor
Machado BJJ
Richard Wincott
Senior Instructor
Canterbury Dojo
Mike Hardy
Senior Instructor
Folkestone Dojo
Kigen Richard Canton is the Founder and Chief Instructor of Canton Martial Arts.
Kigen started his Martial Arts journey in Australia, training in Tae Kwon Do, Karate and Muay Thai.
He moved to the UK in 1997 to help the expansion of another Karate club.
In 2002, Kigen opened up Canton Martial Arts, and classes have spread across the South East of England.
Canton Martial Arts is an ever evolving and ever changing Martial Arts Academy, and whilst Kigen continues to train around the world, he is constantly evolving the systems that we teach to make them as efficient as possible.
Kigen’s teaching principles are: Technique – Practical – Power.
Kigen’s training principles are: Spirit – Dedication – Fun.