ABOUT US 

Established in 1994, Yushikai Karate Academy has over 25 years’ experience training students of all ages and abilities. Growing organically from a small independent club, we are now one of the largest and most successful traditional karate academies in the UK. 
 
Our full-time, purpose-built facility in Radford Crescent, Billericay, has been our base since 2008. We offer over 20 classes a week to over 200 child and adult members across Essex. 
 
Affiliated with one of the most respected karate organisations in the world – the Japan Karate Association (JKA) - we pride ourselves on offering an authentic, nurturing and exciting experience for all our students. 

OUR DOJO 道場 

We have cultivated a calm, safe and professional environment for all our students. Our 3,500 sq. ft. purpose-built facility is fully matted and equipped for serious training and student development. 
 
We have ample kicking shields and targets, jump ropes, resistance bands and plenty of focus mitts and tools for students of all ages. 
 
Our separate male and female changing rooms are equipped with bathrooms and showers, which are maintained to the highest standards at all times by our professional staff. 

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR DAVE PAULUS - 6th Dan JKA 

Dave Paulus is a certified karate instructor with over forty years of training and teaching experience. He holds a 6th Dan Black Belt with the Japan Karate Association (JKA), awarded in Okinawa. He also holds the following JKA International Qualifications: 
Instructor (A) 
Judge (A) 
Examiner (B) 
 
In 2011, Dave won gold at the JKA England National Championships. The following year he was selected for the JKA England Squad and represented England at the JKA European Championships. He is grateful for the guidance of his instructors over the years, particularly Ohta Sensei, Chief Instructor of JKA England. 
 
Dave was appointed Assistant Coach to the JKA England National Team in September 2020 and Deputy Head of JKA England in January 2023. During his time as Assistant Coach, the senior men’s Kumite team won the JKA European Championship for the first time. In January 2025 he was promoted to Head Coach and appointed as a member of the JKA England Technical Committee.