The December 2018 edition of the Lion can now be found and downloaded from the Lion Archive. Updates about the club, past and forthcoming courses, and much more… 虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず (koketsu ni irazunba koji wo ezu) ! (open the Lion to find out !) Continue reading [ FEATURE ] The Dec-2018 edition of the LION available online ! (虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず)
Refer to the Calendar and Upcoming Events available on the web site for key dates in 2019, including grading training, grading examinations and special events. All Sunday training sessions will generally take place in our Chesham dojo (unless stated otherwise). Congratulations to all who successfully graded today ! All the best. Continue reading [ UPDATE ] 2019 CKA Calendar now available online…
On Sunday 11 of November 2018, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Scott Sensei to the CKA following his visit in 2017, to hold another brilliant training course, made up of 2 successive, distinct sessions. What a treat and such an opportunity to train with a karateka of such calibre! The first session was dedicated to Kihon (基本, きほん), mainly focusing on optimising the generation of power. By … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Form versus Function with Scott Langley…
The September 2018 edition of the Lion can now be found and downloaded from the Lion Archive. Updates about forthcoming courses and ther key dates for your calendar, a journey through Budo, and much more… 石の上にも三年 (ishi no ue nimo san nen) ! (open the Lion to find out !) Continue reading [ FEATURE ] The Sep-2018 edition of the LION available online ! (石の上にも三年)
Hi all, To mark our 25th anniversary, we decided to revamp our current badge with a new version, fit for the next 25 years. The design has been produced by a top London graphics agency that has worked with prestigious companies like Audi, Burberry, Ocado, etc. I hope you like it ! 😊 We wanted the design to be an evolution and not a … Continue reading [ IMPORTANT ] NEW CKA LOGO : A MESSAGE FROM SENSEI DAVENPORT
Whether you are looking for some interesting reading for the summer or preparing for your Shodan, below are a few good books that will either give you an insight into the mind of some senior karateka, or will hopefully help you with your training. For further reviews and recommendations, refer to our Book Reviews section. Enjoy… A collection of 35 short articles written … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] A few good reads…
I thought I would share my notes from a recent (captivating) lesson about the various mindsets useful – if not essential – to the karateka… Before I forget… Shoshin (初心) Meaning “beginner’s mind“… Essential to ensure continuous learn… And especially important as you progress through the grades… Do not forget that Shodan means “level 1”: black belt is not the end but rather the … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] The Five Spirits of Budo (武道)…
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)
Well, well… What a great session, with Langley Sensei throwing spanners in the works throughout the day! Forget (or rather transcend…) the basics, and strive to apply principles before stances and techniques. In other words, “Shu-Ha-Ri” (守破離): start by learning the rules (“Shu“: obey); reflect on what you have learnt and understand how the rules can be bent or tranformed (“Ha“: disgress); go beyond and … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] “Shu-Ha-Ri” (守破離), with Scott Langley
