Ilkley Karate Club is celebrating its 38th anniversary this September.
The club is marking almost four decades of martial arts training at the same venue in the town.
The club will celebrate the milestone on 6th September, having remained at the same location throughout its 38-year history.
While karate is at the heart of the club, organisers say it has developed into much more than a place to learn martial arts, with a strong social side bringing members together.
Training has also remained affordable, with sessions still costing less than £6, despite rising costs in recent years.
The club was founded by instructor Mark Outterside, who has lived in Ilkley all his life and was born in the town at St Winifred’s Hospital.
Through karate, Mark and his students have travelled across the world, including to Japan, the birthplace of the martial art.
Mark originally established the club as a way of giving something back to the local community and has continued to support young people in Ilkley and the surrounding area.
He volunteers his time with several local schools and other active youth groups, delivering martial arts sessions for children.
The work has received positive feedback from the groups involved, while Mark was also recognised for his contribution to the community when he received a recognition of service from Ilkley Rotary Club several years ago.
After 38 years, Ilkley Karate Club continues to offer local people the chance to get involved in martial arts while providing an affordable activity and a strong community and social network.
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