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The CFTS has been teaching students of all ages Shotokan Karate since its inception in 1994 and has clubs all over the Milton Keynes and Bedford areas.

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Maureen Day Course (2019)

Executive Kata Course (2017)

Maureen Day Course (2019)

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A picture of, from left to right: Toyama Kanken, Ohtsuka Hironori, Shimoda Takeshi, Funakoshi Gichin, Motobu Choki, Mabuni Kenwa, Nakasone Genwa and Taira Shinken, sat in a traditional Japanese room around a table.

Shinken Taira Sensei

Shinken Taira, born in 1897 in Okinawa, Japan, was a renowned martial artist best known for his significant contributions to the study...

Sensei Simon McMahon

Aug 2

Milton Keynes Area Grading Report - July 2025

The MK area gradings were held on Sunday July 6th with students from all MK area clubs participating. The standards were high and...

Sensei Simon McMahon

Jul 28

Bedford Area Grading Report July 2025

Saturday 5th July saw the second grading of the year for the Bedford area. Students gathered at our grading venue, St Thomas More. We...

Sensei Dan Young

Jul 28

Sparring Methodology Seminar - Report

On Saturday 15th March, a large contingent of dan grades and all levels of brown belt from the Bedford Area made a short trip to Cranfield University to train under Sensei Brian Bates (Zanshin Karate) and Sensei Les Bubka (Les Bubka Karate Jutsu).

Sensei Dan Young

Apr 11

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CFTS is based in Milton Keynes and Bedford, UK.

CFTS KARATE

The Central Federation of Traditional Shotokan