Welcome to the Official website for
Altrincham Karate Academy (Nakashi)
Est. 1975
Altrincham Karate Academy
Altrincham Karate Academy is a traditional karate club with traditional values where the emphasis is on teaching authentic Karate.
The academy is recognised as one of the most successful Karate schools in the country, and is a Centre of Excellence for Shukokai Karate.
Our chief instructor is Denis Casey 8th Dan, sensei Casey created history in 2013, when he became the first non Japanese to be officially graded to 8th Dan, by "The Shukokai" in Japan.
The academy welcomes new members and experienced students of Karate. Special Classes are held for Children from 5 years and above, and Adult classes, male and female, both beginners and Advanced.
Whether it is Kata & Bunkai, Kihon & Kumite, to join us contact Sensei Casey by phone or email at the top and foot of this page.
Thank You
Denis Casey - Hachidan (8th Dan)
Chief Instructor
1968 - Began training in Karate (Wado-Ryu) - 4th Kyu (B.K.A.)
1974 - 1st Dan (S.K.U.)
1980 - 3rd Dan (S.K.U.)
1990 - 5th Dan (S.K.U.)
1999 - 6th Dan (S.S.K.U.) - Grade ratified under Yamada Sensei
2013 - 8th Dan (S.S.K.U.) - Graded in Japan under Yamada Sensei
1970 - Joined the Y.M.C.A. Shukokai Karate Club Manchester (SKU)
1977 - 2nd Dan (S.K.U.)
1985 - 4th Dan (S.K.U.)
1996 - 6th Dan (S.K.U.)
2003 - 7th Dan (S.S.K.U.) - Graded in Japan under Yamada Sensei
For further detailed information about Denis Casey, please see the Instructors page.
Yamada-ha Shito-ryu Shukokai Karate-do World Union
Altrincham Karate Academy is a member of the Yamada-ha Shito-ryu Shukokai Karate-do Union (United Kingdom) national karate association. One of the biggest and most successful in the UK today.
The YSSKU UK is in turn a member country of the Yamada-ha Shito-ryu Shukokai Karate-do World Union.
The YSSKWU is in turn a member of the Shito-ryu Shukokai Union (Japan) [formerly;- The Shukokai Karate Union]
See History page for further information.
Denis Casey Sensei, is the Chief Instructor and President of this association whilst running his own group of clubs. He is also the Vice-President of the YSSKWU World Karate-do Union.
Altrincham Karate Academy
Altrincham Karate Academy holds classes at three seperate venues. See below or Clubs page.
Altrincham Leisure Centre, Oakfield Road,
Altrincham, WA15 8EW
Altrincham Karate Academy Facebook Page
Altrincham Football Club, Moss Lane,
Altrincham. WA15 8AP
Altrincham Karate Academy Facebook Page
North City Family & Fitness Centre
Upper Conran Street, Harpurhey, Manchester. M9 4DA
North Manchester Facebook Page
The YSSKU UK has it's own YouTube channel and there are some videos hosted on there. They feature Denis Casey Sensei, Yamada Sensei, Tani Sensei, Kamohara Sensei and other's in the Shito-ryu system.
There are some brand new videos and some vintage videos from the archives. There will be more added as time goes on.
