CFTS KARATE

English Translation: Cloud Hands Original Okinawan Name: Unsu Information: A kata of unknown origin, traceable to Ankichi Arakaki, it was...

English Translation: Crane on a Rock Original Okinawan Name: Chinto Information: Probably more myth than reality, it is said that Chinto,...

English Translation: Crane on a Rock (the lesser) Original Okinawan Name: none Information: Gankaku-Sho is a very traditional...

The courses for 2014 have now been arranged. Here's a preview... Minh Chung Shotokai Course - Saturday February 8th, 2014 This is...

English Translation: Calm Within A Storm Original Okinawan Name: none Information: From Shito-Ryu style, using shiko-dachi stance, unlike...

English Translation: Eighteen Hands Original Okinawan Name: none Information: A Goju-Ryu kata also using shiko-dachi stance. This link...

Upcoming courses for this year: Please be aware of the following regarding ALL courses; Tickets must be purchased in advance from your...

Welcome to 2014! The new CFTS year has a great deal in store with plenty to look forward to. Please ensure you check the calendar and...

Jodan attack Attacker: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Defender: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Attacker: Step forward jodan oi-zuki (head punch) in...

Jodan attack Attacker: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Defender: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Attacker: Step forward jodan oi-zuki (head punch)...

Jodan attack Attacker: In jiyu dachi Defender: In jiyu dachi Attacker: Step in migi jodan-zuki Defender: Age-uke/migi chudan Defender:...

Jodan attack Attacker: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Defender: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Attacker: Step in right jodan oi-zuki Defender:...

Please be aware that for Jiyu Ippon Set 5, the counter that is applied after the sweep or takedown is completely free and is the...

Sensei McClagish demonstrating Juji-Gatami Grappling is an essential part of a karate-ka's armoury. Any fight out on the street could...

Congratulations to all students who passed their kyu gradings! For those going for 3rd kyu, you should know the Dojo Kun in both Japanese...

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Recently in the Bunyan Centre, Bedford CFTS students and guests met up for a seminar by guest instructor Master of Ju-Jitsu Jeff Sawyer....

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