Report: Shikukai Winter Course 2019.

For the 6th year running we have been honored to host the Shikukai Karate-Do International winter course presided over by our chief instructor F. Sugasawa Sensei 7th Dan. We at Shikukai Chelmsford (Shouwa Jyuku 翔和塾) have been surprised as to how the popularity of this annual course has grown over the years; even more so when itContinue reading “Report: Shikukai Winter Course 2019.”

Report: Shikukai Spring Course Rescue Adventure 2016. (Courtesy of the Dorset Echo).

  Swimmer in distress at Lulworth pulled to safety by quick-thinking day trippers. A swimmer was pulled to safety by quick-thinking day trippers after spending almost two hours battling to get back to shore. The open water swimmer was rescued by a passing boat just outside Lulworth Cove on Sunday after he found himself strandedContinue reading “Report: Shikukai Spring Course Rescue Adventure 2016. (Courtesy of the Dorset Echo).”

Report: Shikukai Autumn Course Spain 2016.

The inaugural Spanish Shikukai Autumn course was held at Albir near Benidorm, Alicante on 9/10/11 October 2016. Most students stayed at the Albir Garden Resort which proved to be an excellent venue with comfy beds, substantial breakfasts, good showers and a great outdoor swimming pool. Students travelled from across the UK, France, Holland and Norway.Continue reading “Report: Shikukai Autumn Course Spain 2016.”

In Memoriam – Chris Mortimer 1989 to 2012. 

It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of regular Shikukai member Chris Mortimer, who died at the age of 23 years at the beginning of November this year. Many Shikukai seniors and students will have fond memories of Chris. In the short time he was with us it was hardContinue reading “In Memoriam – Chris Mortimer 1989 to 2012. “