AK Academy of Martial Arts
Martial Arts Clubs
AK Academy of Martial Arts
Cleveland Rd, Manchester
# AK Academy of Martial Arts
AK Academy of Martial Arts is a Manchester-based Kyokushin karate dojo offering authentic full-contact martial arts training rooted in the lineage of founder Masutatsu Oyama. The academy serves students of all ages and experience levels who seek rigorous physical conditioning, genuine self-improvement, and character development through traditional martial arts practice.
What distinguishes AK Academy is their direct connection to authentic Kyokushin methodology. Their instructors, including Sensei Aamir Fayaz who trained at Tokyo Honbu Dojo, provide genuine instruction grounded in the IKO Matsushima organisation's standards. Rather than offering diluted karate variants, the academy delivers the demanding, full-contact training Kyokushin is renowned for—emphasising knockdown tournaments, powerful striking techniques, and rigorous conditioning that builds both physical resilience and mental fortitude.
The academy prioritises discipline, respect, and community alongside technical excellence. Their training encompasses full-contact sparring, kata practice to preserve traditional principles, and intensive conditioning programmes designed to push students beyond perceived limits. This comprehensive approach develops well-rounded practitioners who cultivate courage, integrity, and compassion alongside martial competency.
By actively hosting events like the BKG Open IV and Kyokushin Cup 2026, the academy fosters a competitive yet supportive environment where members test their skills. This commitment to authentic Kyokushin philosophy—self-improvement through hard training—sets them apart from generic fitness-focused martial arts facilities.
AK Academy of Martial Arts is a Manchester-based Kyokushin karate dojo offering authentic full-contact martial arts training rooted in the lineage of founder Masutatsu Oyama. The academy serves students of all ages and experience levels who seek rigorous physical conditioning, genuine self-improvement, and character development through traditional martial arts practice.
What distinguishes AK Academy is their direct connection to authentic Kyokushin methodology. Their instructors, including Sensei Aamir Fayaz who trained at Tokyo Honbu Dojo, provide genuine instruction grounded in the IKO Matsushima organisation's standards. Rather than offering diluted karate variants, the academy delivers the demanding, full-contact training Kyokushin is renowned for—emphasising knockdown tournaments, powerful striking techniques, and rigorous conditioning that builds both physical resilience and mental fortitude.
The academy prioritises discipline, respect, and community alongside technical excellence. Their training encompasses full-contact sparring, kata practice to preserve traditional principles, and intensive conditioning programmes designed to push students beyond perceived limits. This comprehensive approach develops well-rounded practitioners who cultivate courage, integrity, and compassion alongside martial competency.
By actively hosting events like the BKG Open IV and Kyokushin Cup 2026, the academy fosters a competitive yet supportive environment where members test their skills. This commitment to authentic Kyokushin philosophy—self-improvement through hard training—sets them apart from generic fitness-focused martial arts facilities.
Services offered
Full-contact karate trainingKata instructionKnockdown tournament preparationYouth karate classesAdult karate classesPhysical conditioning programmesSparring sessionsGrading examinations