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[ SEMINAR ] Heian / Pinan Kata Bunkai Seminar with John Titchen

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

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Courses, dates, the Lion and grading costs

All upcoming grading and grading training dates have now been added to the club calendar. Costs for gradings for all Kyu grades are increasing by £5 with immediate effect to cover the increased costs of hall hire at the Chiltern Hills Academy in Chesham. Training and grading training costs are not affected. The Lion will now be edited by Jack Hamilton – it’s great that … Continue reading Courses, dates, the Lion and grading costs

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[ SEMINAR ] Patrick McCarthys KU Karate study group (Saturday 1st March)

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)

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20th Anniversary of Chiltern Karate Association

On 15 July 1993 the CKA, then known as Amersham & Chesham Shotokan Karate Club, first opened its doors as an independent karate club. Our head instructor Sensei Ashley Croft, then a Nidan, and Pat McAulife decided to leave the Katsu Academy. Ashley Croft This was done for a number of reasons; so that the club could be managed in ways that are most appropriate … Continue reading 20th Anniversary of Chiltern Karate Association

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Events

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] In memory of Jonothan Green at Aylesbury Dojo, 29th May

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

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[ COMPETITION ] CKA Competition results

Today’s competition was a lot of fun with all grades showing off their skills. Below are the final results. Category 1st 2nd joint 3rd Junior Kata : 5 Kyu & above Christopher Pringle Aargaash Rajkumar Prakhash Rajkumar Jonathan Parmenter Junior Kata : 6th Kyu & below Thomas Allen Hugo Javaud Varoonan Sritharan Molly Smith Junior Kumite : 5th Kyu & above Nathan Kemp Christopher Pringle … Continue reading [ COMPETITION ] CKA Competition results

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Two special courses taken by Sensei Croft (6th Dan) – 28th October 2012

Course 1 – Martial Qigong – all grades The course will provide an insight into the basic principles of Qigong and a Shaolin Qigong form called Ba Duan Jin. 10 a.m. -11.15 a.m. Course 2 – Brown and Black Belts The course will focus on specific areas of training to ensure good understanding of the techniques and consistency across Chiltern Karate Association. 11.30 a.m. – … Continue reading Two special courses taken by Sensei Croft (6th Dan) – 28th October 2012

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