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Guernsey Kofukan Karate Club

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St Pierre du Bois·Sports club

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Active since 1970

Story

Founded early 1970s by Dave Moss (then 2nd Dan). Steve Goubert, Dave Ferbrache, and Nigel Du Jardin joined on the same day in 1974. Originally a Shukokai club under Master Chojiro Tani. Trained across Guernsey, France (Saint-Malo, Dinan, Chartres), Alderney, and Herm. When Moss relocated to Jersey around 1977, the club continued independently. Later transitioned to Kofukan style under Sensei Tomiyama. (inferred from the source page)

Guernsey Kofukan Karate Club started in the early 1970s with Dave Moss as the instructor. The club offers karate classes for beginners. It began as a member of the Shukokai organisation under Master Chojiro Tani. Dave Moss was already the all-style England brown belt champion in 1969 and went on to win the Individual senior European Shukokai title. The club charges £5 per session for training. —

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Established

1970 · 56 years

People1

  • Dave Moss — Founder, England brown belt champion 1969, European Shukokai champion

From their website

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  • Karate classes for beginners and experienced students (inferred from the source page)
  • Grading examinations (inferred from the source page)
  • Open courses (inferred from the source page)

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • Jka Kofukan (inferred from the source page)

Hours (inferred from the source page)

Monday 7pm-8:30pm (St Pierre du Bois Community Centre), Thursday 7pm-8:30pm (St Mary's Church Hall, L'Islet)

Last checked 9 May 2026·guernseykarate.com

Contact

Phone
+44 7781 101933
Email
guernsey.kofukan@gmail.com
Website
guernseykarate.com
Social
Address
St Pierre du Bois Community Centre (Monday); St Mary's Church Hall / Boys Brigade Hall, L'Islet (Thursday)

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Guernsey Kofukan Karate Club.

  • 1974—Steve Goubert, Dave Ferbrache, and Nigel Du Jardin joined the club
  • 1977—Founder Dave Moss relocated to Jersey · The club continued independently after his departure.

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