“The only thing constant in life is change.” Heraclitus (535-475 BC) Over the past few weeks, events in the world – and sadly closer to home – have brought dramatic changes to the way our modern societies operate as well as to the way we interact with each other. In our karate circles, physical dojos have been replaced by virtual dojos all over the … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] Karate : a brief history of time…
Dear CKA members and their loved ones, I hope that this message finds all karateka and their loved ones safe and healthy. Currently all of us around the globe find ourselves in an unprecedented public health crisis. This situation has touched us all in one way or another and will no doubt impact our lives in the weeks and months ahead. This impact may … Continue reading [ UPDATE 3 / COVID-19 ] MESSAGE FROM DAVENPORT SENSEI (直心是道場)
In view of the latest developments and advice, the decision has now been made to temporarily close all dojos until further notice. Further information will follow shortly. Continue reading [ UPDATE 2 / COVID-19 ] All CKA Dojos are now 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
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…
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 …
The CKA calendar has been updated with all important 2020 events such as gradings and grading trainings. For convenience, you may access all dates at once here. Continue reading [ UPDATE ] 2020 CKA calendar is now available online
#KarateKicksCancer As it has become customary, the CKA will be holding its charity week between the 16th and the 19th of December. During this period, all training fees – and any additional contributions – will be donated to our chosen charity. Please see flyer below : Continue reading [ UPDATE ] CKA Charity Week starting 16th of December
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
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)
