Updates

[ 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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Events, Training

[ TRAINING ] A few external training courses, of potential interest to CKA students…

  As explained by Dave Davenport Sensei previously, CKA Students are welcome (and also encouraged !) to attend external courses, as they offer great opportunities to benchmark one’s level against others’, learn and exchange. Whilst the CKA strives to invite renowed karateka every year, there are also many clubs and associations across the country (but also in the vicinity) offering the possibility to train with … Continue reading [ TRAINING ] A few external training courses, of potential interest to CKA students…

O. J.
Features, Training

[ FEATURE ] Some feedback about our training with Masao KAGAWA Shihan …

What an opportunity… On the 7th of March, some of us had the pleasure to train with a renowned karateka, Masao Kagawa Shihan (9th Dan). Born in Osaka in 1955, he won many competitions in the eighties and early nineties (refer to his impressive CV below !) and he is currently the Chief Instructor of the Japanese Karate Shoto-federation (JKS). The course started with a … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] Some feedback about our training with Masao KAGAWA Shihan …

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Updates

[ UPDATE ] Amendments to the Training Schedule over the Christmas Period

  Please note the following changes to the training schedule of our dojos over the Christmas period: – Amersham : closed on the 26th of December ; open as usual on the 2nd of January ; – Aylesbury : closed on the 25th of December and 1st of January ; – Chesham : closed on the 24th and 31st of December (training will resume on the 7th of … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] Amendments to the Training Schedule over the Christmas Period

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Features

[ FEATURE ] The December 2019 edition of the Lion is now available online (清水の舞台から飛び降りる)

The December 2019 edition of the Lion can now be found and downloaded from the Lion Archive. Access miscellaneous updates about the club, feedback about recent seminars, a bit of history, and much more… 清水の舞台から飛び降りる (kiyomizu-no-butai-kara-tobi-o-riru) ! (open the Lion to find out !) Continue reading [ FEATURE ] The December 2019 edition of the Lion is now available online (清水の舞台から飛び降りる)

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Events, Training

[ SPECIAL EVENT ] Feedback about our principle-based training with Langley Sensei…

  On the 10th of November 2019, we had the pleasure to welcome back Sensei Scott Langley, Chief Technical Director of the HDKI. Scott lived in Japan for 5 years and is now resident in Dublin, Ireland. A graduate of the famous JKS instructors’ course, Scott has been a successful competitor with National, European and World championship titles to his name. The morning session focused … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] Feedback about our principle-based training with Langley Sensei…

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Events, Training

[ SEMINAR ] Scott Langley Sensei back in Holmer Green…

  We have the greatest of pleasure to confirm that Sensei Scott Langley (Chief Technical Director of HDKI) is returning to the CKA on Sunday 10th November. This is an open course and karateka from all backgrounds and associations are welcome. Please confirm your place as soon as possible, by contacting David Davenport Sensei as soon as possible. As has been well documented, Scott famously … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Scott Langley Sensei back in Holmer Green…

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