“It is necessary to drink alcohol and pursue other fun human activities. The art (Karate) of someone who is too serious has no flavor.” (Choki Motobu) The CKA Christmas Dinner 2017 will take place on the 9th of December 2017 at the Swann, Amersham Old Town. Cost will be £25 per person for a 3 courses’ meal, including a glass of bubbly. For further … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] CKA Christmas Dinner 2017 (9-Dec-17)
Please find details of a karate seminar taking place locally, on Saturday 30th of September, in Maple Cross (Rickmansworth). Should you wish to attend or should you require further information, please contact Bob Davis directly (contact details below). Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] A Karate Seminar in Maple Cross
We have the absolute pleasure of hosting a one day seminar with Scott Langley, in our Holmer Green Dojo. The course will be restricted to just 30 places and will consist of 2 x 90 min sessions with lunch in between (starting at 10:30am). Cost will be £25 per person, and priority will be given to CKA members. Scott is one of foremost karate instructors … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Forthcoming course with Scott Langley, Holmer Green (11-Nov-17)
On Saturday 26th April, John Titchen will be holding a seminar covering Heian Kata Bunkai. The course format will be: 10.30-13.00: Drills for Heian / Pinan Shodan, Nidan and Sandan 13.30-16.00: Drills for Heian / Pinan Sanda, Yondan and Godan The course is priced at £20 for one session and £35 for both sessions. The course will be held at High Wycombe Judo centre. For … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Heian / Pinan Kata Bunkai Seminar with John Titchen
Oxfordshire Taekwon-do school are hosting a Koryu Uchinadi Study Group on Saturday 1st March. Koryu Uchinadi is a practical, function based form of karate encompassing: strangulation; pressure points; ground fighting; balance displacement; striking and limb control. Created by the Patrick McCarthy, it utilized two person drills as the primary method of learning and is compatible with any style of karate. The session will be run by Ben … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Patrick McCarthys KU Karate study group (Saturday 1st March)
Updated 19th May: We have moved into Whiteleaf Hall (which is the hall behind the main reception) for this event In memory of Jonothan Green. Aylesbury Dojo will be running a special event on Wednesday 29th May between 7-9 pm. To celebrate Jonothan’s love of Karate we will go through all Kyu grade basics, this will be a non-stop blast. Who’s it for? It will be … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] In memory of Jonothan Green at Aylesbury Dojo, 29th May
When most students take up karate as a hobby or sport they will tell you that they have come along to keep fit, or to learn an art of self defence. The goal for most karateka ultimately is to be awarded a black belt. Unfortunately, if this is the only motivation to train then there is very little to keep the impetus going after you have acheived this goal.
Two years ago after a lot of hard work and sweat i managed to get awarded my black belt, and was told by several different senseis within the club that i had now come to the end of my training as a beginner, and could now become a proper student! Continue reading “[ FEATURE ] Michael Thornton: Thoughts on my last grading”
We were pleased to once again host the internationally renowned Professor Rick Clark in May. Following an unfortunate fall whilst at Giants Causeway, we were unable to host Professor Clark for what seamed far too long. In his usual style we covered a vast number of techniques which I could only hope to describe here. We started with an arm lock combined with an upwards … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Rick Clark Course May 2011
