On the 8th of September, some of us had the privilege to train with a renowned karateka, Rick Hotton Sensei, in Basingstoke. A martial artist turned maths teacher and cartoonist, Rick embodies the contemporary search for harmony in body, mind, and spirit. He started his journey in the 1970s and has been practising for about 50 years: “after half a lifetime of practice, there … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] Training with Rick Hotton Sensei
As Christmas is fast approaching, we wanted to remind you of the following important events : – 10-Nov : Scott Langley sensei (HDKI Head Instructor) will be visiting the Holmer Green dojo for the 3rd year in a row ; – 17-Nov : Grading Training at the Chesham dojo – your last opportunity to prepare for the forthcoming grading ; – 24-Nov : Last … Continue reading [ IMPORTANT ] 4 dates for your calendar
Following today’s events at the Chiltern Karate Association and the Annual Dan Gradings 2019, we have pleasure in announcing the following awards and promotions: – Erin Thwaites – Rokudan – Paul James – Godan – Juliet Guerri – Godan – Michael Thornton – Yondan – Bernard Murray – Yondan – Paul Massey – Sandan – Alex Ramsey – Sandan – Olivier Javaud – Nidan … Continue reading [ GRADING ] Annual Dan Gradings 2019
On the 18th and 19th of June, some of us had the opportunity to train with one of the renowned JKS instructors, Nagaki Shinji Sensei (5th Dan) at the Harrow and Kingsbury dojo. Initially trained by his father Mitsuru Nagaki (8th Dan), 9 times Japan JKA kata champion and 3 times JKA world champion (kumite and kata), himself became world champion in 2004 in … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] Training with Nagaki Shinji Sensei (JKS 5th Dan)
A thought following the grading session that took place last Sunday… Shin Gohon Kumite … A set introduced as you progress through the syllabus and take your 3rd Kyu examination (brown belt). In this particular set (or rather set of sets), basic Shotokan defences (such as those used in Gohon Kumite) are evolved, with a view to enforce the teaching of evasion, or Tai … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] Shin Gohon Kumite & Tai Sabaki (体捌き)
The March / June 2019 edition of the Lion can now be found and downloaded from the Lion Archive. Updates about the club, feedback about the Price Sensei seminar, a bit of history, and much more… 案ずるより産むが易し (Anzuru yori umu ga yasushi) ! (open the Lion to find out !) Continue reading [ FEATURE ] The March / June 2019 edition of the Lion is now available online (案ずるより産むが易し)
Please note that this year’s CKA Annual BBQ will be held on Sunday 7th July 2019, in Hazlemere. The day will start with a morning training session at the Holmer Green dojo. This will also be the opportunity to hold our annual CKA Awards ceremony. This year, the following will be awarded : – Budoka Award (one who follows the code of the martial arts) … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] Training, BBQ & Awards Ceremony
Did you know … The Japanese version of “Good luck!” doesn’t actually say “Good luck!”… Ganbatte (頑張って) literally means “Do your best”… It is interesting to see that where Occidental culture refers to luck, Japanese culture emphasizes on your ability to influence upon your own destiny… If somebody says to you Ganbatte kudasai (頑張ってください) or Ganbatte (頑張って), you should reply Un, ganbaru! (うん、頑張る！) which means, … Continue reading [ GRADING ] Ganbatte (頑張って) !
Official launch of the “CKA Apparel” ! Nice, crisp, white premium quality t-shirt emblazoned with the CKA logo… Cost is £15 per t-shirt for adults and £12.50 for children size. Adult Sizes:- – S – 38″; – M – 40″; – L – 44″; – XL – 48″; – Sizes go up to XXL and XXXL. Children Sizes:- – 3/4 years’ old; – 5/6 years’ … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] CKA T-Shirts available !
On Sunday 17th of March, we had the pleasure of welcoming Matt Price Sensei in our Holmer Green Dojo, for 3 hours of training focused on Kata (型) execution and competition Kumite (組手). What a great opportunity to get an insight into the mindset of a competition karateka, kumite (combat) tactics, training strategies – all of this complemented by many anectodes from his travels … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] An insight into competition karate with Matt Price Sensei…
