It is with great sadness that I have to notify the wider Shikukai community of the recent passing of Tim Dixon, 6th Dan, one of our most respected senior instructors. The loss of Tim has been a huge shock to us all and sent ripples through our organisation and beyond. This devastating news has reachedContinue reading “In Memoriam – Tim Dixon (1956 – 2023).”
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Report – Japanese-style Kumite Training at the Combat Lab Weymouth. November 2022.
Students from Chelmsford, Exmouth and Weymouth met up again at The Combat Lab for another Kumite based training session. The theme this time was contrasting the Japanese style of Kumite with that of the Europeans. The session was opened by Steve Rawson Sensei 7th Dan, who gave a brief resume of his family’s experiences whilstContinue reading “Report – Japanese-style Kumite Training at the Combat Lab Weymouth. November 2022.”
Report – January Kumite-based training in Weymouth.
Ken Bu Jyuku hosted a Kumite based training at The Combat Lab on Saturday 22nd January 2022. This is a newly opened Martial Arts venue in Weymouth and a small group was invited from Kiku Wa Jyuku Chippenham and Mushin Jyuku Exmouth to join Weymouth students for a trial session. Students were able to takeContinue reading “Report – January Kumite-based training in Weymouth.”
2022 New Year Instructor’s Course – Report.
On Saturday 8th January 2022, Sugasawa Sensei led the traditional New Year training with the Shikukai club instructors in the dojo, marking the first opportunity for face-to-face training since the usual schedule was rudely interrupted by the Covid pandemic. For me personally it was a privilege to host the session and a sheer joy to beContinue reading “2022 New Year Instructor’s Course – Report.”
Success for Jess Lee.
Jessica Lee has trained with Chippenham Karate Club since she was 6 years old. She has trained regularly, taken part in competitions and helped out with the children’s classes each week. The plan was for Jess to take her Dan Grade in 2020 but unfortunately this was not possible due to the pandemic. Jess isContinue reading “Success for Jess Lee.”
Please join us for the Winter Course 2022
Shikukai Winter Course 2022 will be the first major face to face course that Shikukai has held post restrictions. Our vision is to create a focused, smaller, boutique course that connects us to our Wado. It will be different to the usual large courses we’ve held in the past, but with Sensei’s guidance it’s sure toContinue reading “Please join us for the Winter Course 2022”
Report: Shikukai Autumn Zoom Course 30/31 October 2021.
This year’s Shikukai Autumn Course was held over two days via Zoom. Whilst this type of training has its limitations, on the positive side it meant that everyone could get together without geographical constraints. Saturday’s session welcomed students from many parts of the UK, Norway, Holland, France and Australia. Sensei opened the proceedings, welcoming everyoneContinue reading “Report: Shikukai Autumn Zoom Course 30/31 October 2021.”
The story behind the Shikukai name and logo.
The distinctive Shikukai logo/badge and the colour associated with it has an interesting backstory. I recently had a long conversation with Sugasawa Sensei our chief instructor, and as author of the Shikukai logo in its current form, he is better placed than many to tell the story. Sensei explained that all Japanese universities placed aContinue reading “The story behind the Shikukai name and logo.”
Karate Training on Zoom!
At the beginning of 2020 the thought of karate training online was not something Steve and I had considered, but as the pandemic drew on, it became clear that something would have to be done to keep us all in touch and maintain our training in whatever form we could. Our first session using ZoomContinue reading “Karate Training on Zoom!”
Report: Covid-19 Update.
The worldwide pandemic continues to affect all of our lives and I am sure that we are all experiencing degrees of uncertainty, which impacts significantly on our well-being and our livelihoods. Experts have mentioned how consistency and regular routines are key to maintaining a healthy level of general wellbeing. I would like to think thatContinue reading “Report: Covid-19 Update.”
Shikukai Karate-Do International 