Updates

[ UPDATE ] Thank you for your support and best wishes for 2021 !

  As 2020 is finally coming to an end and a new year is about to start, the CKA would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and attendance over the past year. We wish you – and your families – all the best for 2021, from health to success, as well as good fortune ! See you soon in … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] Thank you for your support and best wishes for 2021 !

O. J.
Updates

[ UPDATE ] A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM SENSEI DAVENPORT

Members of the CKA, When I look back over the events of 2020, I am reminded of a very old martial arts quote…. 人生意気に感ず : “A man is moved by the spirits of others.” Across the world, no one has failed to be impacted by the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lives have changed forever. In the relative blink of an eye, we went from … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM SENSEI DAVENPORT

O. J.
Updates

[ UPDATE / COVID ] EKF update in relation to Bucks moving to Tier 4

Please note the following update. As a result of this, training will move back to Zoom in the New Year. Keep safe and Merry Christmas to you all. Dear members, For the avoidance of doubt….. We have been advised that Indoor karate classes cannot continue for any age groups in the Tier four areas. Under 18s may train outside under the EKF Guidance as part … Continue reading [ UPDATE / COVID ] EKF update in relation to Bucks moving to Tier 4

O. J.
Training

[ TRAINING ] Free online training with the EKF on the 19th of December

Dear all, Coming up on the 19th December will be two online sessions for all EKF members, free of charge. The first will take place at 10am and will be led by South West Head Kumite Coach Jerome Kumedzina, followed by South Region Kata Head Coach Nariman Jeddi at 11am. These sessions will take place via the online platform Zoom. To register please contact [email protected] … Continue reading [ TRAINING ] Free online training with the EKF on the 19th of December

O. J.
Training

[ TRAINING ] Kihon Ippon & Jiyu Ippon Kumite (組手): videos !

For those preparing to grade or those requiring a refresher in this new era of contactless karate, I wanted to remind you all that useful videos of Kumite in our syllabus (and from Kanazawa Sensei) can be found here ! Enjoy… Please note that the way these have been arranged is not the way they are taught at the CKA : so in doubt, consult … Continue reading [ TRAINING ] Kihon Ippon & Jiyu Ippon Kumite (組手): videos !

O. J.
Training, Updates

[ UPDATE / COVID ] Amersham dojo re-opening on the 3rd of December !

We are please to let you know that following the latest guidance issued by the government, we will be reopening our Amersham dojo on the 3rd of December. Strict restrictions will continue to apply – in terms of physical distancing, number of students allowed in the class, etc. so please liaise with your instructor to avoid disappointment and ensure you understand the constraints. In addition … Continue reading [ UPDATE / COVID ] Amersham dojo re-opening on the 3rd of December !

O. J.
Training, Updates

[ UPDATE / COVID ] TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALL DOJOS UNTIL THE 3RD OF DECEMBER

With immediate effect, all CKA dojos are now closed. Zoom classes will resume starting this evening and the next face-to-face training has been pencilled in post-lockdown, on the 3rd of December.  Please see below the latest news from the EKF.  Keep safe. Dear Members, As you will know Parliament have voted in favour of a one-month National Lockdown which means we must again close our … Continue reading [ UPDATE / COVID ] TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALL DOJOS UNTIL THE 3RD OF DECEMBER

O. J.