Why Train with us?
training with JKS Top Valley
There has never been a better time to start learning something new or a it different, or in fact returning to something that you have done in the past, and Karate could be just the thing to get you active again.
JKS Top Valley
We are a leading Karate Club based out of Top Valley Community Centre in Nottingham. Classes are taught by our experienced Black Belt instructors who between them have over 60 years of martial arts training.
Our Classes
Classes are available for individuals and families of all ages and abilities starting from 6 years old. We offer fully flexible training packages to suit you with no contracts and no cancellation fees. Memberships subscriptions are paid monthly by standing order and start form just £22 per month.
Instructors
Rob Edwards JKS 5th Dan
Chief Instructor Rob Edwards started training in the mid 80's with the KUGB in Aberystwyth and later with Sensei Gerry Breeze in Bournemouth. Gaining 1st Kyu in 1989 with Sensei Kawasoe, however, decided to take some time off before attempting Shodan.
Rob joined Grantham Shotokan Karate Club and finally fulfilled his ambition to be a black belt at Manchester in June 2011 with Sensei Brian Seabright of the BKA and other senior instructors.
Rob passed his 2nd Dan with the JKS in Chester in 2014 at the annual residential course under a panel of senior JKS England instructors.
In 2015 Rob visited Japan and successfully completed 'Kangeiko' (Special Winter Training) at the JKS Honbu Dojo Tokyo.
He travelled to Japan again in November to 2017 to attend the JKS International Seminar with other Instructors from around the World and successfully passed his 3rd Dan under the watchful eyes of the JKS Japan Honbu Senior Instructors.
In June 2021, under the scrutiny of Alan Campbell Sensei, Rob furthered his dedication to karate by achieving Yondan (4th Dan).
In 2025 Rob attended the JKS International Seminar held in Tokyo and successfully passed his 5th Dan Grading in front of a panel of JKS Honbu Instructors which included Kagawa Shihan, Yamaguchi and Kanayam Senseis. Rob has competed at Regional and National level tournaments and is a JKS Referee. He also spent a number of years as an EKF Kumite Referee and Kata Judge. In addition he is a qualified Kyu Grade Examiner and hold an Enhanced DBS Check
In 2025 Rob attended the JKS International Seminar held in Tokyo and successfully passed his 5th Dan Grading in front of a panel of JKS Honbu Instructors which included Kagawa Shihan, Yamaguchi and Kanayam Senseis. Rob has competed at Regional and National level tournaments and is a JKS Referee. He also spent a number of years as an EKF Kumite Referee and Kata Judge. In addition he is a qualified Kyu Grade Examiner and hold an Enhanced DBS Check
Jim Driver
JKS 3rd Dan
