News – Shotokan Karate https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:41:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/icon.jpg News – Shotokan Karate https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk 32 32 2024 New Dan Grades https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/new-dan-grades-2/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/new-dan-grades-2/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:41:50 +0000 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=9736

Congratulations to our new 2024 successful Black Belt Dan Grades! Certificate presentations will be made on the December Black and Brown Belt Course. Well done to everyone who took part.


Shodan Passes 2024
Selma Cumert, Kai Beekarry, Jayden Hassan, Divye Patel, Ryan Keeling, Mario Gueorgiovski, Zaara Ayub, Abby Sagar, Kate Karadag, Jemma Keeling, Lorcan Addison, Michael Andreichenko, Gabriel Bontu, Jathusaan Sivakumaran, Adam Rashid, Darren Trutt.

Nidan Pass 2024
Guy Djemal

Sandan Pass 2024
Roshan Daryanani

Rokudan Pass 2024
Chris Lafbury, Tony Aidoo

Shichidan Pass 2024
Rod Butler

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Shotokan Karate England Line Up.
]]> https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/2024-championships/feed/ 0 ISKF Canada visits SKE https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/iskf-canada-visits-ske/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/iskf-canada-visits-ske/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:26:54 +0000 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=11312 We are very proud to welcome and host some of our dear friends from ISKF Calgary to SKE.

Sensei Steve Brown who began his Karate journey at the Chingford Club, is returning to London to take part in the ISKF Championships in Beckton. Steves instructor in Canada is the renowned Sensei David Jones who also began his karate in England.

Steve is now a 4th Dan Instructor and ISKF Judge and he will be teaching a special reunion class at the Chingford Dojo on Wednesday 18th September from 6.30 to 8.00pm. All SKE and ISKF members are welcome, and the class is free of charge. Those of you who remember Steve from the old days, will I am sure, have a great time taking part.

For those of you who have never met Steve here is a little of his background.

]]> https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/iskf-canada-visits-ske/feed/ 0 80 Year Anniversary Course https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/80-year-anniversary-course/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/80-year-anniversary-course/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:48:08 +0000 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=11213 ]]> https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/80-year-anniversary-course/feed/ 0 SKE 2023 Championships https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/ske-2023-championships/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/ske-2023-championships/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:45:17 +0000 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=9525 All Clubs now have entry forms. Please get your entry forms in asap to ensure you are included. This is always one of our major annual events and we encourage you all to bring along your friends and family for support and an enjoyable day out.

]]> https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/ske-2023-championships/feed/ 0 Shotocubs – Children’s Karate Classes https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/shotocubs-childrens-karate-class/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/shotocubs-childrens-karate-class/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:56:33 +0000 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=9270 Staring in September on Mondays at 4.15 pm, a special new class for young 5/6 year olds to begin learning, confidence, coordination and fun. You will need to book in advance for this class as there will be limited spaces. Telephone 07776 437937 to book your child’s place.

Children’s Karate Classes
]]> https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/shotocubs-childrens-karate-class/feed/ 0 Angelo Sanna Sensei Course https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/angelo-sanna-sensei-course/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/angelo-sanna-sensei-course/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:51:29 +0000 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=8846 It has been a few years since we have had the pleasure of Angelo Sensei visiting us, but now we are clear of Covid and the Covid restrictions, we have arranged a special course on Sunday 24th September. The course will be held at the Enfield Dojo at Southbury Leisure Centre and will be a chance to train with one of the top JKA instructors in the country. This will be a ‘Clubmark’ Course so bring your licence for registration. 12.00 midday start for Kyu Grades. 1.30pm start for Black and Brown Belts. Do not miss!

]]> https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/angelo-sanna-sensei-course/feed/ 0 Kata Bunkai Course https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/kata-bunkai-course/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/kata-bunkai-course/#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:51:30 +0000 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=8728 Do not miss this unique SKE Kata Bunkai Course with Sensei Sarah Aghassi and Sensei Gary James. If you would like to understand the deeper meaning of Kata then this course is for you. This course is FREE to all members with a current SKE licence.

]]> https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/kata-bunkai-course/feed/ 0 New SKE T Shirts https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/new-ske-t-shirts-available/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/new-ske-t-shirts-available/#comments Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:04:00 +0000 http://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=4133 The iconic SKE T Shirt is available once again. If you missed it the first time now is your chance to grab one. Sizes S, M & L. Email the SKE Office to order your T Shirt. Please give 1. Your name, 2. Your club and 3. The size you require.

SKE Tiger t shirts[1] copy
]]> https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/new-ske-t-shirts-available/feed/ 3 Congratulations https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/congratulations/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/congratulations/#respond Sat, 25 Mar 2023 10:59:18 +0000 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=8407 Congratulations to our new SKE 4th Dan Instructors Sensei Sarah Aghassi and Sensei Erik Thorpe. Both instructors have worked tirelessly during the last few years to improve themselves and help their students achieve success. Sensei Sarah teaches at the East Barnet and Copthall Clubs and Sensei Erik teaches at the Harlow and Epping Clubs.

]]> https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/congratulations/feed/ 0 2023 Karate ‘ClubSwap’ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/clubswap/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/clubswap/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:37:45 +0000 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=7877 Sensei Gary James and Sensei Sarah Aghassi exchanged teaching duties at their respective Dojos in Enfield and East Barnet. A great time was had by the two instructors and all students enjoyed themselves, training with great enthusiasm and with different instructors.

Sensei Gary and Sensei Sarah are looking to continue this idea, so keep your eyes peeled for more exchanges. You never know you might find yourself enjoying one of our unique ‘ClubSwaps.’

Here are the two clubs taking part in the January ‘ClubSwap’ – East Barnet and Enfield.

]]> https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/clubswap/feed/ 0 2022 Karate Championships https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/2022-karate-championships/ https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/2022-karate-championships/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:05:13 +0000 https://shotokan-karate-england.co.uk/?p=7005 After so long without our Championships due to Covid and Lockdown, we were finally back and raring to go.
Here are some photos of the days events, courtesy of Sensei Chris Lafbury.
Team Kumite winners HARLOW. 2nd WANSTEAD. Harlow Karate News Report.

Shotokan Karate England Championships 2022.
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