Events, Training, Updates

[ UPDATE ] Christmas training schedule & training for charity !

  Please note the following changes to the training schedule over the Christmas period: – Amersham : closed on the 27th of December (training will resume on the 3rd of January) – Aylesbury : closed on the 26th of December and 2nd of January (really shocking I know…) – Chesham : closed on the 25th of December and 1st of January (another shocker…) – Holmer … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] Christmas training schedule & training for charity !

O. J.
Features, Training, Updates

[ FEATURE ] The Dec-2018 edition of the LION available online ! (虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず)

  The December 2018 edition of the Lion can now be found and downloaded from the Lion Archive. Updates about the club, past and forthcoming courses, and much more… 虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず (koketsu ni irazunba koji wo ezu) ! (open the Lion to find out !) Continue reading [ FEATURE ] The Dec-2018 edition of the LION available online ! (虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず)

O. J.
Features, Training, Updates

[ UPDATE ] 2019 CKA Calendar now available online…

  Refer to the Calendar and Upcoming Events available on the web site for key dates in 2019, including grading training, grading examinations and special events. All Sunday training sessions will generally take place in our Chesham dojo (unless stated otherwise). Congratulations to all who successfully graded today ! All the best. Continue reading [ UPDATE ] 2019 CKA Calendar now available online…

O. J.
Events, Grading, Training

[ GRADING ] Congratulations to …

  Congratulations to Toby Allen, Sam Green, Brian Hammond and Szymon Warsinski on passing the examination for Shodan last week-end ! And a special mention to Tanmay Mahesh who didn’t quite make it to Nidan. He took the decision with good grace and showed an excellent attitude to the news. I am sure he will come back stronger and better next time! Onwards & upwards…. … Continue reading [ GRADING ] Congratulations to …

O. J.
Events, Features, Training

[ SEMINAR ] Form versus Function with Scott Langley…

On Sunday 11 of November 2018, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Scott Sensei to the CKA following his visit in 2017, to hold another brilliant training course, made up of 2 successive, distinct sessions. What a treat and such an opportunity to train with a karateka of such calibre! The first session was dedicated to Kihon (基本, きほん), mainly focusing on optimising the generation of power. By … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Form versus Function with Scott Langley…

O. J.
Events, Training

[ SEMINAR ] Scott Langley Course 2018 (Sunday 11th of November 2018)

  We have the greatest of pleasure to confirm that Sensei Scott Langley (Chief Technical Director of HDKI) is returning to the CKA on Sunday 11th November!! To ensure you get the best possible experience, close up & personal, the course will be limited to just THIRTY (30) places! Please confirm your place with me as soon as possible to avoid disappointment😊 As has been … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Scott Langley Course 2018 (Sunday 11th of November 2018)

O. J.
Training, Updates

[ IMPORTANT ] Change to training times in Holmer Green (from 24-Sep-18)

  Please note the following changes in the training schedule at the Holmer Greem dojo, effective from the 24th of September onwards. This change is introduced to coincide with the beginner’s course starting on the same date: New Schedule: [ from 24-Sep-18 onwards ] Mondays, 19:00 to 20:00, beginners to 4th kyu Mondays, 20:00 to 21:15, 3rd kyu and above Old Schedule:  Mondays, 19:30 to … Continue reading [ IMPORTANT ] Change to training times in Holmer Green (from 24-Sep-18)

O. J.
Features

[ FEATURE ] The Sep-2018 edition of the LION available online ! (石の上にも三年)

  The September 2018 edition of the Lion can now be found and downloaded from the Lion Archive. Updates about forthcoming courses and ther key dates for your calendar, a journey through Budo, and much more… 石の上にも三年 (ishi no ue nimo san nen) ! (open the Lion to find out !) Continue reading [ FEATURE ] The Sep-2018 edition of the LION available online ! (石の上にも三年)

O. J.
Events, Features

[ IMPORTANT ] NEW CKA LOGO : A MESSAGE FROM SENSEI DAVENPORT

  Hi all, To mark our 25th anniversary, we decided to revamp our current badge with a new version, fit for the next 25 years. The design has been produced by a top London graphics agency that has worked with prestigious companies like Audi, Burberry, Ocado, etc. I hope you like it ! 😊 We wanted the design to be an evolution and not a … Continue reading [ IMPORTANT ] NEW CKA LOGO : A MESSAGE FROM SENSEI DAVENPORT

O. J.