🧡 Community at Black Scorpion Karate CIC

Believe It. Achieve It.
We’re more than a karate club — we’re a community. From inclusive support sessions to holiday camps, school tasters and fun events, we offer a growing range of activities to support local families, young people, and schools.

📍 Based in Pemberton, Wigan
🧠 Inclusive of children with SEND
🎯 Open to karate students & non-students alike

🔗 Quick Links

🏠 Home Education Group

Our weekly Home Ed sessions offer a relaxed space for games, crafts, social time, and optional karate — perfect for home educated children of all ages and abilities. These sessions are just £3 and bookable weekly with no membership required.
👉 Find out more and book here

🧡 Wigan Council Short Breaks Provider

We are proud to be a Wigan Council Short Breaks provider, offering fun, supported sessions for children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

Our Short Breaks Offer:

  • Scorpion Circle – monthly small group social sessions (non-karate)
  • 1-to-1 karate sessions – subsidised from £25 to just £6
  • In-class support – bring your PA or a parent/carer can train for free, or we can arrange a member of our our team for support. 

🟠 Scorpion Circle can be booked directly via our Booking Page, or feel free to contact us first if you’d prefer a chat.

🟡 1-to-1 support must be pre-arranged — book a callback here to discuss your child’s needs.

You can find full details of our offer, here. 

🍎 HAF: Holiday Activities & Food

We are a registered Wigan Council HAF provider, delivering free, fun-packed holiday camps for eligible children during school holidays.

Each session includes:

  • 🥋 Physical activities
  • 🎨 Crafts & Games
  • 🍽 Healthy Meals
  • 🧠 Staff support in small groups

✅ Paid places available via our Booking Page
🎟️ Free HAF places must be booked using the Wigan Council voucher email (not listed on our site)
You can learn more about our holiday clubs, here. 

🎮 Pokémon Club (Monthly)

A relaxed, inclusive monthly club where children can trade, battle, play, draw, or just talk Pokémon!

  • ✔ Open to all — no karate experience needed
  • ✔ Popular with autistic and neurodivergent young people
  • ✔ Small, calm and supported environment

🗓️ Watch our Facebook Page for the next date!

🎉 Glowstick Discos

Back by popular demand after our HAF camps — our glowstick discos are sensory-friendly, inclusive fun for everyone!

Expect:

  • 🎶 Music & dancing
  • 💡 Calm lighting & chill-out space
  • 🧡 Friendly staff support
  • 🌈 A welcoming, inclusive vibe

📅 Follow us on socials for the next disco date!

🏫 Free School & Group Taster Sessions

We offer FREE taster sessions to local:

  • Schools
  • Scout/Guide groups
  • Youth organisations

We’ve already helped local scout groups complete their Martial Arts Badges — and can tailor sessions to suit your needs (SEND support, self-defence, or intro to karate).

📩 Contact us here to book a visit.

🏠 Hire Our Spaces

We offer affordable venue hire for local groups, businesses and community clubs.

Available Spaces:

  • Main dojo – ideal for active sessions, training, or small events
  • The Classroom – carpeted, quiet space for workshops, clubs or SEN-friendly activities

🟢 All hire fees support our community programmes.
📩 Enquire about hire here.

🤝 How to Get Involved

Whether you’re a parent, professional, or passionate community member, there are so many ways to support our mission:

  • 💬 Book a call to discuss sessions or visits
  • 🙌 Volunteer at events or SEND groups
  • 🧡 Donate or sponsor a child’s place
  • 📣 Partner with us on outreach or events

👉 Find all contact & booking links here

🦂 The Scorpion Way

Believe It. Achieve It.
No matter how you take part — karate, social groups, Pokémon battles or disco dance-offs — you’re part of our community. And we’re proud to have you here.