CFTS KARATE

Listed below are the child welfare specialists within CFTS. They are all fully trained in child protection issues and have CRB (Criminal...

In the Beginning... There are many different reasons why people choose to start karate – some do it for fitness, some to learn to defend...

We are absolutely delighted to announce that next February, Saturday 7th, we have Harada Sensei, Chief instructor of (KDS) Shotokai,...

From the east come many types of fighting arts, plus other less known ones from around the world. Some can be traced back well over 2,000...

The September gradings crept up on many students who were ill prepared. Some had not been training enough over the summer due to being...

For any ungraded person starting karate, please use this form. If you are considering starting in September to December, please use the...

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To understand karate a little knowledge of other martial arts is essential, indeed for CFTS dan grades (as in some other associations...

5th April 2014, Shodan grading day. 7 years of Karate, 3 years a 1st Kyu, 12 months of revision and it all comes down to this… and I...

A great turnout, over 45 students and families attended.

A simple overview of the more common traditional styles but in no way represents a comprehensive list, nor a complete history of each....

If you have a concern, or have received an allegation, that relates to behaviour or actions towards a child or young person, use this form:

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Another excellent course from Shihan Sahota offering us some very inventive bunkai and a great afternoon's training.

In 2006 there was a new karate club that had opened at my primary school (Cedars) and at the age of 10, myself and a group of friends...

Read 'My Shodan Experience'! I began my Karate career in 2006 taking my 10th Kyu grading that December and have come a long way since...

Congratulations to all students who passed their kyu gradings! The weeks following the grading should not be viewed as rest periods -...

I was told in November 2013 by my Senseis that I was invited to grade for Shodan in April 2014. The first thing I remember feeling was...

Read 'My Shodan Experience'! I started my karate career in 2005 when I was 12 years old with ECKA, an English karate club in my home...

This article was compiled by Simon McMahon from an article by Geoff Thompson, author of “The 3 Second Fighter” and many other books....