CFTS KARATE

I began my karate training in 1992 under Sensei Eddie McClagish at Sharnbrook club, affiliated to the Traditional Association of Shotokan...

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....

The Bedford and Bletchley area kyu gradings were held recently. It was a good turnout at both venues and the standards were high....

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Dan gradings take months of mental and physical preparation. You need to be physically fit, have good understanding of karate theory, and...

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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...

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When I first heard the phrase 'grading' I thought of all the exams, assessments, interviews and other formal events I've had to attend...

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...

I started Karate in July 2004, aged nine after being approached by two enthusiastic students from Newton Longville dojo at a village...

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...

During the recent Sensei Slue course, Sensei Kidby was given a surprise. He was presented with his 7th Dan Black belt in recognition of...

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The Bedford and Bletchley area kyu gradings were held recently. Congratulations to all that passed! The area trophy winners were as...

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...

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...

Once again CFTS students from across our area met at Bedford Athletic Stadium, Bletchley Leisure Centre and Margaret Beaufort School in...

When we first launched our Christmas charity appeal in September 2009 Sensei Kidby was confident of raising a thousand pounds but had...

With close on forty years' karate training Sensei Randall is one of the first Karate practitioners in this country. He is a shy, quiet...