A thought following the grading session that took place last Sunday… Shin Gohon Kumite … A set introduced as you progress through the syllabus and take your 3rd Kyu examination (brown belt). In this particular set (or rather set of sets), basic Shotokan defences (such as those used in Gohon Kumite) are evolved, with a view to enforce the teaching of evasion, or Tai … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] Shin Gohon Kumite & Tai Sabaki (体捌き)
The March / June 2019 edition of the Lion can now be found and downloaded from the Lion Archive. Updates about the club, feedback about the Price Sensei seminar, a bit of history, and much more… 案ずるより産むが易し (Anzuru yori umu ga yasushi) ! (open the Lion to find out !) Continue reading [ FEATURE ] The March / June 2019 edition of the Lion is now available online (案ずるより産むが易し)
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…
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 !
