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Sensei Simon McMahon
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Dan Grading - Saturday 7th October 2023
Two nervous and anxious 1st Kyu candidates arrived at Daubeney Academy on Saturday to attempt their Shodan grading in front of the panel,...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Sep 23, 20232 min read
(Updated) Kyu Gradings - 16th/17th September 2023
Milton Keynes Area By comparison with other gradings this was a quiet one with only about 40 students grading, but the standards were...
Sensei Steve Cook
Aug 23, 20233 min read
2023 Course - Photos
CFTS Course – Saturday 15 July 2023 The senior instructors of CFTS were not sure if there would be an appetite for bringing everyone...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jul 16, 20232 min read
The Matt Eagles Memorial Shield
Updated - July 2024 Following the sudden and unexpected passing of Sensei Matt Eagles in 2023, former member of the CFTS, student of our...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Kyu Gradings - 10th/11th June 2023
Another successful grading day for Milton Keynes and Bedford areas students and the standard was once again high. Milton Keynes Area...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jun 8, 20231 min read
CFTS Open Course - Saturday 15th July 2023
Due to the pandemic, we have not held an open course since 2019 and now is a great opportunity for us all to get together as before....
Sensei Dan Young
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Yasuhiro Konishi: A Pioneer of Karate
Yasuhiro Konishi was born in 1893, in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture. He began training in Takenouchi-Ryu Koshi-No-Mawari, Muso-Ryu, both...
Sensei Simon McMahon
May 3, 20232 min read
Sensei Matt Eagles RIP (1978-2023)
It is with great sadness that we have recently said goodbye to Sensei Matt Eagles. Matt started his karate journey in 1997 with the late...
Sensei Dan Young
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Dan Grading - Sunday 26th March 2023
On Sunday 26th March, we had the first dan grading of the year. Brian, the sole candidate from Brickhill, was closely watched by Shihan...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Mar 26, 20232 min read
Kyu Gradings - 11th/12th March 2023
The first kyu grading for 2023 was completed recently, read on for the area reports and images! Bedford Area The first round of gradings...
Sensei Dan Young
Mar 26, 20231 min read
Tekki Nidan Bunkai with Sensei Simon Oliver 7th Dan
n Sunday 19th March, six CFTS dan grades made the short trip to the JKR Yamazaki Dojo to train under Sensei Simon Oliver again. The theme...
Sensei Dan Young
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Tanto & Tanbo-Jitsu Course with Sensei Simon Oliver 7th Dan
On Sunday 19th February, four of the CFTS instructors committee (Senseis Dan and Steve Young and Senseis Simon and Pam McMahon) went to...
Sensei Dan Young
Feb 18, 20232 min read
Five Years One Kata Book Review
This book was recommended to me by Sensei Andi Kidd and is without a doubt one of the best kata books I have read and those of you that...
Sensei Dan Young
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Zanshin Karate Visit to Brickhill
On Saturday 21st January, CFTS’ Brickhill club welcomed Sensei Brian Bates (5th dan) to take the 4 classes for that day. Sensei was ably...
Sensei Steve Cook
Jan 1, 20231 min read
2023 Calendar
We are looking forward to an exciting year in CFTS! Please refer back here for future updates. As of 29/01, the date for the 2023 course...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Dec 31, 20222 min read
Kyu Gradings - 3rd/4th December 2022
Once again across the two area of CFTS, students met for the final grading of 2022. The gradings are fast becoming like days of old and...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Oct 16, 20222 min read
Kyu Gradings - 18th September 2022
Another good grading day across the two CFTS areas with students setting a good standard. Read on for the area reports and images of the...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Oct 16, 20222 min read
Liam Carter
I began my Martial Arts journey when I was 6 years old. My parents wanted me to learn self-defence. I chose Karate because I discovered...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Newton Longville Fete 10th September 2022
Members of Newton Longville and Bletchley clubs met at the annual Newton Longville Fete on a sunny afternoon in September. The expected...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Kyu Gradings - 12th June 2022
Milton Keynes Area Report Another very successful grading day for students from all areas who worked hard in the build up to the grading...