On the 24th April, Jonathan Green, a former CKA student, sadly passed away having lost a long battle with cancer. He took up training at CKA together with his two older sons in January 1998 under the instruction of Sensei Croft and Sensei Erin & Robin Thwaites, and reached 2nd Kyu in March 2002. He showed great spirit and a good attitude in the dojo. … Continue reading The passing of Jonathan Green
You can now download and print grading, license and beginners’ course forms directly from this website. You can find the forms here. Continue reading CKA forms now available on website
Notice for members: the special training course due to be held on the 18th November has been cancelled. No other training dates are affected. Continue reading Sunday training 18th November
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
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
Chiltern Karate Association will be holding an open day and karate competition for members only on Sunday 30th September. The competition is a great opportunity to put your skills to the test in a fun and controlled environment. The emphasis is on giving you experience of competition and you are encouraged to enter. If you cannot take part in the competition, you are welcome and … Continue reading [ COMPETITION ] Chiltern Karate Association Competition – 30th September!
A Martial Qigong course will be held on the 28th October 2012. Full details can be found on the sunday training calendar page. Continue reading New Martial Qigong course date announced
The June Grading will now take place on Sunday June 10th, not Sunday June 3rd as previously advertised. This change has been made to avoid clashing with the Jubilee bank holiday weekend. Please see the grading calendar for more information. Continue reading June Grading – date change
When most students take up karate as a hobby or sport they will tell you that they have come along to keep fit, or to learn an art of self defence. The goal for most karateka ultimately is to be awarded a black belt. Unfortunately, if this is the only motivation to train then there is very little to keep the impetus going after you have acheived this goal.
Two years ago after a lot of hard work and sweat i managed to get awarded my black belt, and was told by several different senseis within the club that i had now come to the end of my training as a beginner, and could now become a proper student! Continue reading “[ FEATURE ] Michael Thornton: Thoughts on my last grading”
Sensei Dave Davenport and Mr Entecott entertain the CKA audience at the Chesham dojo. Continue reading [ COMPETITION ] Karate chair demonstration from CKA competition 2010
