Shotokan Karate Lodge 9752

松濤館空手ロッジ

Freemasonry is one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, open to those of all backgrounds. The Shotokan Karate Lodge is a Special Interest Martial Arts Lodge, founded just over twenty years ago by Shotokan Karate enthusiasts to combine their shared passions of Martial Arts and Freemasonry.

Martial Arts and Freemasonry both make use of symbolism, ritual and structured practice to convey deeper meanings and lessons in personal development, discipline, respect, integrity, service to others, balance, lifelong learning and humility.

Most of the members today are current or former practitioners of one of more Martial Arts, but not just Shotokan Karate. Two of our Past Masters are both 7th Dan Shotokan Karate instructors, but many other Members and our regular Visitors have tried our hand at various other Martial Arts including Judo, Tai Chi, Kendo, Boxing, Ju Jitsu, Iaido, Taekwondo and Kung Fu. However, there is no strict rule, and we welcome visits from all Brethren.

We meet at 4pm on the second Saturday of February, April, October and December (Installation Meeting) at Freemasons’ Hall, London. Shotokan Karate Lodge makes an effort to include Martial Arts references in all our meetings and festive boards. We are a relaxed Lodge and pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming; we have a bit of fun, and our Guests always enjoy their visits.

If you are a Freemason and you are interested in visiting or joining us, please make contact for details of our next meeting; we look forward to meeting you. If you are a Martial Artist and you are interested in joining Freemasonry, please also make contact, or for more general information about what Freemasonry involves, please visit United Grand Lodge of England and if you are London-based please also visit London Freemasons.