Chief Instructor of The Westwood Academy is Sensei Alan Parrish 5th dan, assistant Chief Instructor is Sensei Carol Parrish 3rd dan. The Academy's instructors are fully licensed, insured and CRB checked.

The Westwood Academy run classes for beginners and experienced students in Westcliff/Southend-On-Sea, Shoeburyness, Rayleigh, Thundersley/Hadleigh, 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.