The Bonsai Black Belt Academy
For Martial Arts Club of the Year, West Midlands 2026
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The Bonsai Black Belt Academy is an independent full-time karate dojo owned and run by Sensei Lydia Longville. Founded in 2012, the academy moved into its own dedicated Kingswinford dojo in 2019 and has grown to almost 200 members across its programmes. The club specialises in Sankukai Karate and also offers fitness and weapons training. Its approach places strong emphasis on confidence, discipline, positivity and helping students progress towards black belt level.
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