About Us


The Chiltern Karate Association, or CKA, is a traditional Shotokan Karate Association with well-established Clubs throughout the Chilterns in Amersham, Aylesbury, Chesham, Denham and Holmer Green.

CKA runs regular introductory Beginners Courses as well as hosting nationally and internationally renowned Guest Instructors. Under Chief Instructor Sensei Ashley Croft (6th Dan) and other experienced Senior Instructors, training includes traditional Shotokan Karate, self defence and general fitness as well covering Kyusho Jitsu and QiGong techniques.

Our Motto is "Karate for All" — from 8 to 80, everyone is welcome.

Latest News


Added 21st July 2010
Come and see CKA in action at the Chesham Sports Festival on 12 September.
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Added 21st July 2010
The Lion newsletter
added to the web site
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Added 21st July 2010
Congratulations to
Alex Bantick
on attaining Shodan

Added 21st July 2010
Congratulations to
Laura Graham
on attaining Shodan

Added 21st July 2010
CKA Social Event
CKA CHINESE FEAST! Friday 30th July !
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Added 7th April 2010
New Book by
Ashley Croft
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Added 7th April 2010
Aylesbury training
7.30 — 8.30 on Wednesday 7th and 14th April — back to normal after that

Added 8th March 2010
Congratulations to
Paul James
on grading to Sandan

Added 8th March 2010
Congratulations to
Margaret Ibison
on grading to Nidan

Added 17 Feb 2010
The Lion newsletter
added to the web site
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Added 13 Jan 2010
Congratulations to
Sensei Ashley Croft
on his promotion to 6th Dan

Added 13 Jan 2010
Congratulations to
George Entecott
on grading to Nidan

Added 13 Jan 2010
Congratulations to
Michael Thornton
on grading to Shodan