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Report – Pre-Dan Grade Course and Mock Grading.

Steve and I always try to think of new approaches when planning courses and theidea of a Pre-Dan Grade training/mock grading was decided upon.We held it in two parts, at two different venues, so we could cover a larger contentand make travelling a bit easier for the students. Session 1 was held at The OspreyLeisureContinue reading “Report – Pre-Dan Grade Course and Mock Grading.”

Report – 2025 Shikukai Winter Course.

Winter is not everyone’s favourite time of year, but there has to be at least one shining light the other side of Xmas. We always hope that for Shikukai, the annual Winter Course provides some respite from the short days and the grim cold evenings. This time, to shake everyone out of their complacency, weContinue reading “Report – 2025 Shikukai Winter Course.”

Report – Netherlands Course November 2024.

I was pleased yet again to be invited to teach at the Shikukai open course in the Netherlands organised by Martijn Schelen de Vries through his Shikukai/Kenkokai Dojo. This time I was lucky enough to be accompanied by Steve Thain 4th Dan, from my Dojo in Chelmsford. His presence there was really useful to helpContinue reading “Report – Netherlands Course November 2024.”

Report – Steve Rawson’s 50 Years of Karate Training Celebration.

2024 marks the 50th Anniversary of Steve’s Wado karate journey and the decision was made to hold a special training session, bringing past and present students together, including friends and fellow karate-ka from the past 50 years, enabling us all to train together, as we used to. Initial approaches were made to Arthur Meek Sensei,Continue reading “Report – Steve Rawson’s 50 Years of Karate Training Celebration.”

Report – Breton 2024.

Annual training at Mumei Jyuku Dojo with Sugasawa Sensei and Steve Chamberlain Sensei. It was the August Bank Holiday, so Shikukai members from four countries made their way by road, rail and sea to converge on a little town in the heart of Brittany countryside for what has become a highlight of the Shikukai calendar.Continue reading “Report – Breton 2024.”

Report – Hungarian Summer Course 2024.

If you Google ‘Hungary’ you inevitably land on a mixture of Wiki-style fact files or tourist sites. To my mind, none of these do justice to Hungary or the Hungarian people. I have been going over to Hungary for quite a few years now; first to train under visiting Japanese Sensei, and then to teachContinue reading “Report – Hungarian Summer Course 2024.”

Report – Shikukai Spring Course 2024.

Report by Pam Rawson It is always a pleasure to welcome the Shikukai family and friends to Weymouth & Portland for the annual Spring Course and this year was no exception. Planning for the event always starts the previous year, with the booking of the venue. This year, proceedings started early, with Sugasawa Sensei, JulieContinue reading “Report – Shikukai Spring Course 2024.”

Report – Netherlands Course March 2024. Tim Shaw.

I have been travelling across to the Netherlands now for around a decade; initially with Sugasawa Sensei but more recently to continue the support for Shikukai students who are now well-established within our organisation and continue to thrive through the hard work and dedication of Martijn Schelen de Vries. Although it had only been aContinue reading “Report – Netherlands Course March 2024. Tim Shaw.”

Report – 2024 Shikukai Winter Course, Essex UK.

Shikukai Karate-Do International runs three major courses every year; Winter, Spring and Autumn (see calendar page for details). These courses are open to all Wado karateka whatever their affiliation. This year, as usual, it was our privilege to host our Winter Course in February in Essex. Long in the planning, the two-day official training wasContinue reading “Report – 2024 Shikukai Winter Course, Essex UK.”

Training and Mock Dan Grading at The Osprey, Portland, Dorset, UK.

The Training and Grading on 27th January was planned mainly to assist future Dan Grades to go through their various syllabi under “mock” exam conditions, although all grades were welcome to attend. The course was well attended with students from Ken Bu Jyuku, Kiku Wa Jyuku, Mushin Jyuku and Chertsey. After a short warm upContinue reading “Training and Mock Dan Grading at The Osprey, Portland, Dorset, UK.”