Official launch of the “CKA Apparel” ! Nice, crisp, white premium quality t-shirt emblazoned with the CKA logo… Cost is £15 per t-shirt for adults and £12.50 for children size. Adult Sizes:- – S – 38″; – M – 40″; – L – 44″; – XL – 48″; – Sizes go up to XXL and XXXL. Children Sizes:- – 3/4 years’ old; – 5/6 years’ … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] CKA T-Shirts available !
On Sunday 17th of March, we had the pleasure of welcoming Matt Price Sensei in our Holmer Green Dojo, for 3 hours of training focused on Kata (型) execution and competition Kumite (組手). What a great opportunity to get an insight into the mindset of a competition karateka, kumite (combat) tactics, training strategies – all of this complemented by many anectodes from his travels … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] An insight into competition karate with Matt Price Sensei…
We are delighted to welcome Matt Price Sensei on Sunday 17th of March 2019. This is a unique opportunity to train with a truly World Class karate-ka ! His career highlights : – 9 times KUGB National Champion – 16 x Grand Slam Kumite Champion – 2 times EU Competitor of the Year – KUGB Grand Champion – EU Individual Kumite Champion – World … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] Training with Matt PRICE (6th Dan JKS)
Apologies for the short notice but due to the weather affecting the roads and traffic in the vicinity, the Chesham dojo will remain closed tonight. Continue reading [ IMPORTANT ] Chesham dojo closed tonight due to adverse weather
The CKA is launching a recruitment campaign – with a view to reach a count of 200 students by 2020 ! So should you want to get fit, join a friendly club or learn an effective form of self-defence, please get in touch with us! We accept children from the age of 7 and families are most welcome (reduced rates will apply). – Your … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] 200 in 2020 !
Akemashite omedetō gozaimasu – Happy New Year ! (良いお年を) Just a quick note to remind and invite everyone to the CKA – Kagami Biraki training which will take place on Monday 7th January, from 8pm to 9pm in Holmer Green. Kagami Biraki is a very traditional Japanese start to New Years training, and literally means “to open the mirror”. It was an old samurai tradition … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] Happy New Year !!! (良いお年を)
Today my thoughts turn to another incredible year for the CKA. There have been so many personal highlights for me: – – Being given the great honour of leading the CKA in April, after Sensei Croft made his decision to follow a new path of Budo – my goal will be to promote the very best in authentic Japanese Shotokan karate-do. I am passionate … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE CKA CHIEF INSTRUCTOR…
2018… What a great year it has been ! Starting with a group of students and Davenport Sensei travelling to Japan to train in some of the most daunting dojos in Tokyo, including the Takushoku University (I hear the next trip might be scheduled in 2020 ?)… Shibata Sensei, Kawawada Sensei, Taniyama Sensei.. Great memories ! We then had the opportunity to train with … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] 2018 … (良いお年を)
Our 2018 charity week in aid of Prostate Cancer UK is complete – our 4 dojos combined managed to raise a total of £605. A huge thank you to all involved !!! Have a great Christmas, best wishes and see you in the new year… #Karatekickscancer Continue reading [ UPDATE ] CKA charity week : pink is the new black…
Holmer Green kicked off our charity week tonight in help of Prostate Cancer UK and managed to raise a staggering £287 on the night… Over to Chesham, Aylesbury and Amersham! The target is set ! Continue reading [ UPDATE ] Charity week is under way !
