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.”
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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.”
Report – Winter Course in Prague 2023.
Report in English and Czech language version. Winter Karate Wado course – Shikukai Prague 8-10 December 2023 By David Vlk 3rd Dan Teacher Richard Barham 6th Dan Sue Dodd 2nd Dan. After some years, the opportunity to organize a Shikukai course in Prague arose again. Since Prague is a beautiful and magical city, we thoughtContinue reading “Report – Winter Course in Prague 2023.”
Report – Shikukai in Norway course November 2023.
As has become routine, Hokusei Jyuku were pleased to welcome Sensei Steve Rawson 7th Dan and Sensei Pam Rawson 7th Dan back to Norway, as it happens exactly one calendar year on from their visit in 2022. And for the most part, routine and reinforcing routine was the name of the game for this now wellContinue reading “Report – Shikukai in Norway course November 2023.”
Report – Shikukai summer intensive 2023.
Shikukai Karate-Do International member Dojo, Mushin Jyuku, hosted its first ‘summer intensive’ course held in East Devon. Children, young adults and adults of the Dojo were joined by Shikukai students from Weymouth, Chippenham and Essex for five days of focused training. The course was planned around the club’s normal training on Wednesday evenings and SundayContinue reading “Report – Shikukai summer intensive 2023.”
Report – Combat Lab July 2023.
A dedicated number of students from Exmouth, Chippenham, Swindon and Weymouth attended part 2 of the Yakusoku Keiko Training run by Steve and Pam Rawson at The Combat Lab’s new premises on Saturday 1st July. The session started with a short warm up, leading into some basic drills which were then used by the studentsContinue reading “Report – Combat Lab July 2023.”
In Memoriam – Tim Dixon (1956 – 2023).
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).”
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.”
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