Kata have been used by karate masters over the years for many reasons, e.g. to aggregate and help with the transfer of knowledge to their students, to help with training, conditioning, etc. But it is thought that when karate made it into the Okinawan schooling system thanks to Anko Itosu (and later onto the Japanese shores through Funakoshi), katas were systematically sanitised, with “dangerous” … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] The meaning of Bunkai (分解)
Refer to the Calendar and Upcoming Events on this web site for details of key dates in 2018, i.e. grading training and examination. Continue reading [ IMPORTANT ] 2018 CKA Calendar now published!
Reporting back from Bushey, Watford, following a seminar aiming at highlighting similarities between kata and their applications across the many styles of karate, i.e. Shotokan, Wado, Goju… The seminar was attended by approximately 60 students and led by Iain Abernethy, a leading exponent of applied karate. Overall, a very entertaining and informative afternoon, full of anecdotes, going through a multitude of kata techniques and … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Reporting back from Iain Abernethy’s seminar in Bushey, Watford…
As mentioned by Sensei Davenport: From Friday, 1st December to Sunday 3rd December 2017, the JKA will welcome Osaka Sensei, 8th Dan, and Ueda Sensei, 4th Dan from Japan and they will be accompanied by JKA England Chief Instructor Ohta Sensei, 7th Dan. The course will be held at K2 Crawley, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BQ. Tickets are available in advance through paypal and can be … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] JKA England International Course at K2, Crawley, December 2017
Scott Langley is coming to the Holmer Green Dojo on Saturday 11th of November! So far 21 places have been booked, meaning we have just 9 places left for CKA members. Please confirm your place with Dave Davenport as soon as possible! To ensure you get the best possible experience, close up & personal, the course will be limited to just THIRTY places! The format … Continue reading REMINDER: Scott Langley visiting Holmer Green [ 11-Nov-17 ]
Iain Abernerthy will be visiting Watford on the 21st of October. The subject of the seminar will be “Transcending Styles – examining the similarities of Kata and application between major styles of karate including Goju, Shotokan and Wado”. The seminar will take place at the Queens School, Aldenham Road, Bushey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY. It will start at 12pm and last until 4pm. Registration costs … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Iain Abernerthy in Watford: transcending styles of karate through Kata (21-Oct-17)
“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
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Please not the following changes over the summer period (2017): Amersham honbu dojo: classes will run as per the usual schedule; Aylesbury dojo: classes will run from 19.30 to 20.30 (instead of 19.00 to 21.00), between the 26th of July and the 7th of September (inc.); Chesham dojo: classes will finish at 21:00 (instead of 21:30), between the 25th of July and the 29th of … Continue reading IMPORTANT : Class schedule changes over the summer 2017 (UPDATE 1)
