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Training, Updates

[ UPDATE / COVID ] Resuming Zoom training and latest news from the EKF

Following the government’s decision to move back into lockdown from Thursday the 5th of November onwards, it is our understanding that face-to-face training will need to be suspended until early December – at the earliest. Zoom classes will resume, starting on Thursday with Sensei Thornton.  Further information will follow as and when Sport England will update their guidelines. In the meantime, please find below the … Continue reading [ UPDATE / COVID ] Resuming Zoom training and latest news from the EKF

O. J.
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[ UPDATE / COVID ] Latest news from Sport England

To ensure that the CKA operates within the official government guidelines, our Chief Instructor has directly contacted Sport England (the government body responsible for all sport in the England) to ensure the advice we are following from the English Karate Federation is compliant with current Covid19 regulations – here is their response:-   Dear David, Thank you for your email. Currently, the government advises that … Continue reading [ UPDATE / COVID ] Latest news from Sport England

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[ UPDATE / COVID ] Latest news from the EKF

  To ensure its members train in the safest possible way, the CKA will always follow the guidelines as set by the EKF (English Karate Federation), aligned with the governance and instructions of Sport England. Please find below the latest communication from the EKF, with regards to training according to “local lock-downs” and the “three-tier” approach:-   COVID UPDATE Dear Chiltern Karate Association, As I … Continue reading [ UPDATE / COVID ] Latest news from the EKF

O. J.
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[ UPDATE / COVID ] Further update about the EKF !

Good news for every karate-do student – we have received confirmation from Sport England and the EKF that the indoor rule of 6 does NOT apply to karate as long as we continue to follow the guidelines:- STOP PRESS The EKF has received confirmation from Sport England that the recent changes in relation to the rule of 6 DOES NOT APPLY TO KARATE training. However, … Continue reading [ UPDATE / COVID ] Further update about the EKF !

O. J.
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[ UPDATE / COVID ] Message from the EKF following today’s announcements : business as usual (for now…)

  UPDATE Dear Members Following the government’s announcement regarding the ‘rule of six’ and the impact on sport we are aware there is considerable discussion and some confusion around the matter. EKF immediately contacted Sport England for clarity. They have advised that it is their belief the new rules apply to Indoor TEAM sport, and that individual sports, like karate, can continue as we were … Continue reading [ UPDATE / COVID ] Message from the EKF following today’s announcements : business as usual (for now…)

O. J.
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[ UPDATE ] Back to dojo training in Amersham !

  Hi all, we are pleased to let you know that the Amersham dojo has officially re-opened its doors, last Thursday. Sensei Mike and Sensei Steve will endeavour to teach 2 x 1-hour class – from 7pm til 8pm (all grades) and from 8pm til 9pm (senior grades) going forward. All CKA students from all our dojos are welcome to attend. As places are strictly limited … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] Back to dojo training in Amersham !

O. J.
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[ UPDATE ] REOPENING OF THE DOJO’S – MESSAGE FROM DAVENPORT SENSEI

Dear CKA members and their loved ones The past few months have been challenging for us all and has been a unique experience for everyone. The CKA, like every other karate club & association, has had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic as best as we can, and so we turned our attention away from the Dojo and embraced the world of on-line Zoom training. … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] REOPENING OF THE DOJO’S – MESSAGE FROM DAVENPORT SENSEI

O. J.
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[ UPDATE 3 / COVID-19 ] MESSAGE FROM DAVENPORT SENSEI (直心是道場)

  Dear CKA members and their loved ones, I hope that this message finds all karateka and their loved ones safe and healthy. Currently all of us around the globe find ourselves in an unprecedented public health crisis. This situation has touched us all in one way or another and will no doubt impact our lives in the weeks and months ahead. This impact may … Continue reading [ UPDATE 3 / COVID-19 ] MESSAGE FROM DAVENPORT SENSEI (直心是道場)

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[ UPDATE 1 / COVID-19 ] Aylesbury dojo CLOSED until further notice

  In view of the fast-developing situation, we have been informed that the Booker Park Community School has taken the decision to close its facilities to 3rd party hire. Accordingly, the Aylesbury dojo is forced to close its doors, with immediate effect and until further notice. The decision was made by the school to maintain the required levels of safety for the children in the … Continue reading [ UPDATE 1 / COVID-19 ] Aylesbury dojo CLOSED until further notice

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