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Sensei James Saunders
Dec 28, 20112 min read
James Saunders
I began my karate training in 1992 under Sensei Eddie McClagish at Sharnbrook club, affiliated to the Traditional Association of Shotokan...
Sensei Frances Livesey
Dec 10, 20112 min read
Master Jeff Sawyer - Course 2011
Master Sawyer is a retired police officer who was previously in the armed forces. He has trained in many martial arts for over 30 years....
Sensei Simon McMahon
Dec 10, 20111 min read
Bedford and Bletchley Area Gradings - December 2011
The Bedford and Bletchley area kyu gradings were held recently. It was a good turnout at both venues and the standards were high....
Sensei Simon McMahon
Nov 26, 20111 min read
Ashley Banghar
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Renshi Kidby
Oct 14, 20111 min read
Dan Gradings - October 2011
Dan gradings take months of mental and physical preparation. You need to be physically fit, have good understanding of karate theory, and...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Sep 23, 20111 min read
David Bidmead
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Sensei Simon McMahon
Sep 9, 20112 min read
Bedford and Bletchley Area Gradings - September 2011
The Bedford and Bletchley area kyu gradings were held recently. It was a good turnout at both venues and the standards were as high as...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Aug 26, 20111 min read
Urquhart Crosbie
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Graham Wakley
Jul 25, 20112 min read
My First Grading
When I first heard the phrase 'grading' I thought of all the exams, assessments, interviews and other formal events I've had to attend...
Sensei Louise Thomas
Jul 14, 20112 min read
Louise Thomas
Like many adult karate students my karate began when I promised my children that if they kept it up for six weeks I would join them. That...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jul 14, 20112 min read
Alexandra Thomas
I started Karate in July 2004, aged nine after being approached by two enthusiastic students from Newton Longville dojo at a village...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jul 5, 20111 min read
Crosby Family Relocate to USA
Sadly, due to work, the Crosby family have had to re-locate to the USA. The whole family have been great supporters of CFTS. For numerous...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jul 1, 20111 min read
Sensei Kidby Awarded 7th Dan
During the recent Sensei Slue course, Sensei Kidby was given a surprise. He was presented with his 7th Dan Black belt in recognition of...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jun 24, 20111 min read
Chris Winter
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Sensei Simon McMahon
Jun 10, 20111 min read
Bedford and Bletchley Area Gradings - June 2011
The Bedford and Bletchley area kyu gradings were held recently. Congratulations to all that passed! The area trophy winners were as...
Renshi Kidby
May 8, 20112 min read
Competition Day 2011
Congratulations and thanks to everyone who took part. It was a great day that was fun, and ran to time. This event cannot be held without...
Sensei Simon McMahon
May 7, 20112 min read
Shihan McClagish Course - May 2011
The 8th of May 2011 saw a very important event in the CFTS calendar and in the karate career of Sensei Eddie McClagish; it was the...
Renshi Kidby
Mar 12, 20113 min read
Bedford and Bletchley Area Gradings - March 2011
Once again CFTS students from across our area met at Bedford Athletic Stadium, Bletchley Leisure Centre and Margaret Beaufort School in...
Renshi Kidby
Mar 5, 20115 min read
Christmas Charity Appeal Update
When we first launched our Christmas charity appeal in September 2009 Sensei Kidby was confident of raising a thousand pounds but had...
Renshi Kidby
Feb 23, 201112 min read
Michael Randall - An Interview
With close on forty years' karate training Sensei Randall is one of the first Karate practitioners in this country. He is a shy, quiet...