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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 Steve Cook
Dec 26, 20111 min read
Kumite Judge Flag Signals
IPPON (1 point) Judge raises flag partially & points to the side of the scorer. NIHON (Two Points) Judge raises flag horizontally &...
Renshi Kidby
Dec 15, 20111 min read
Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma was born in Southern India in 482. He was a royal prince who gave up everything to follow the teachings of Buddha. He was...
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....
Renshi Kidby
Nov 30, 20113 min read
Keinosuke Enoeda
Sensei Keinosuke Enoeda was born in Kyushu, an island in the South of Japan, on July 4th 1935. He enjoyed sports and was a strong and...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Nov 26, 20111 min read
Ashley Banghar
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Renshi Kidby
Nov 18, 20118 min read
Samurai
By 200 AD, rice cultivation had been known on the islands east of the Asian continent for 500 years. With agriculture had come ownership...
Renshi Kidby
Oct 24, 20111 min read
Peichin Takahara
Peichin Takahara was a monk, a mapmaker and an astronomer. He was born in the village of Akata Cho in Southern Shuri and was a famous...
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...
Renshi Kidby
Oct 8, 20111 min read
Okinawan Karate - A History of Styles and Masters - Christopher Clarke
Okinawan Karate - A History of Styles and Masters - Vol 1 - Shuri-te and Shorin-ryu by Christopher Clarke For an eye-opening view of our...
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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Renshi Kidby
Jul 25, 20114 min read
Gichin Funakoshi
The great karate master Gichin Funakoshi was the key pioneer in the development of modern karate. He introduced it to Japan . He himself...
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...