Chief Instructor of The Westwood Academy is Sensei Alan Parrish 5th dan, assistant Chief Instructor is Sensei Carol Parrish 3rd dan. We are qualified instructors with the English Karate Governing Body (E.K.G.B.), and are fully licensed and insured. We have a child protection policy and are police checked.

The Academy are members of The United Kingdom Traditional Karate Federation (U.K.T.K.F) whose Chief Instructor is Sensei Masao Kawasoe 8th dan. Sensei Kawasoe visits the Academy regularly to give training courses for our members.

The U.K.T.K.F. are affiliated to the International T.K.F. whose Chief Instructor is the ledgendary Master Hidetaka Nishiyama 9th dan. The U.K.T.K.F. regularly host international courses with top Masters like Nishiyama, Shirai, Naito and Ochi.

The Westwood Academy run classes for beginners and experienced students in Southend-On-Sea, Rayleigh, Thundersley, Hawkwell/Rochford, and Canvey Island. For details check out our 'Days and Times' page.

Karate is an exciting activity for men, women and children, our training methods develop the skills necessary for self defence while also providing a good all round fitness work-out. The confidence gained can be channelled into other aspects of life, and children can particularly benefit from the discipline and concentration needed for karate practise. The Academy also provide the opportunity to enter competition and we have produced many champions at home and abroad over the years. Check out our 'Academy News' page for more info on past competition success.