Nanakorobi Yaoki (pronounced “nah-nah koh-row-bee yah oh-kee”) literally means “fall down seven times, get up eight times” and is often used to illustrate the perserverence of the karateka needed to achieve success, whether in training or battle. Below is an old article written by one of our Shodan about his journey to reach Shodan, and is a perfect illustration of Nanakorobi Yaoki … … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] Nanakorobi Yaoki (七転八起)
The latest version of the LION has been uploaded here!. Find about about Venn diagrams, Kagami Biraki, reasons you may want to quit practising karate (and why you shouldn’t), an update about the funds raised by the Holmer Green dojo in aid of a very worthy charity (Breast Cancer Awareness), and useful dates for your calendar! Enjoy! あさせにあだなみ : asase ni adanami (open the … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] Latest version of the LION now available online ! (あさせにあだなみ)
Due to the on-going adverse weather conditions and treacherous roads, it is with regret that we have had to cancel both training & grading tomorrow morning, on Sunday 4th of March, due to take place in the Chesham dojo. Sensei Croft & Sensei Thwaites Continue reading [ IMPORTANT ] GRADING CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER ON SUNDAY 4TH OF MARCH !
Please note that due to the adverse weather conditions, the Amersham dojo will remain closed this evening, Thursday 1st of March. Continue reading [ IMPORTANT ] The Amersham dojo will remain closed tonight due to adverse weather conditions !
