At the end of 2023, the 4 dojos of the CKA raised money for Prostate Cancer UK. A total of £690 was raised overall. Thank you all for your participation and kind contributions ! Continue reading [ NEWS ] Karate for Charity
Dear all We are delighted to let you know about our plans to celebrate the end of 2021. Firstly, our chief instructor David Davenport will be holding a special “Xmas CKA Training Session” at Holmer Green dojo on Monday 20th Dec between 6:30pm and to 7:30pm. This session is mostly aimed at juniors and will be very much a fun themed event ! On the same … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] 2021 Christmas Celebrations
As the Amersham dojo is preparing to re-open its doors imminently, please see below a message from Sensei Davenport about the current situation and the protocol students will need to follow as they access the dojo. Please speak to your instructor, should you have any questions or should you wish to return. Further information will follow about other dojos, as information becomes available. All … Continue reading [ UPDATE ] REOPENING OF THE AMERSHAM DOJO : A MESSAGE FROM SENSEI DAVENPORT
As explained by Dave Davenport Sensei previously, CKA Students are welcome (and also encouraged !) to attend external courses, as they offer great opportunities to benchmark one’s level against others’, learn and exchange. Whilst the CKA strives to invite renowed karateka every year, there are also many clubs and associations across the country (but also in the vicinity) offering the possibility to train with … Continue reading [ TRAINING ] A few external training courses, of potential interest to CKA students…
#KarateKicksCancer As it has become customary, the CKA will be holding its charity week between the 16th and the 19th of December. During this period, all training fees – and any additional contributions – will be donated to our chosen charity. Please see flyer below : Continue reading [ UPDATE ] CKA Charity Week starting 16th of December
On the 10th of November 2019, we had the pleasure to welcome back Sensei Scott Langley, Chief Technical Director of the HDKI. Scott lived in Japan for 5 years and is now resident in Dublin, Ireland. A graduate of the famous JKS instructors’ course, Scott has been a successful competitor with National, European and World championship titles to his name. The morning session focused … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] Feedback about our principle-based training with Langley Sensei…
We have the greatest of pleasure to confirm that Sensei Scott Langley (Chief Technical Director of HDKI) is returning to the CKA on Sunday 10th November. This is an open course and karateka from all backgrounds and associations are welcome. Please confirm your place as soon as possible, by contacting David Davenport Sensei as soon as possible. As has been well documented, Scott famously … Continue reading [ SEMINAR ] Scott Langley Sensei back in Holmer Green…
On the 8th of September, some of us had the privilege to train with a renowned karateka, Rick Hotton Sensei, in Basingstoke. A martial artist turned maths teacher and cartoonist, Rick embodies the contemporary search for harmony in body, mind, and spirit. He started his journey in the 1970s and has been practising for about 50 years: “after half a lifetime of practice, there … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] Training with Rick Hotton Sensei
As Christmas is fast approaching, we wanted to remind you of the following important events : – 10-Nov : Scott Langley sensei (HDKI Head Instructor) will be visiting the Holmer Green dojo for the 3rd year in a row ; – 17-Nov : Grading Training at the Chesham dojo – your last opportunity to prepare for the forthcoming grading ; – 24-Nov : Last … Continue reading [ IMPORTANT ] 4 dates for your calendar
On Sunday 17th of March, we had the pleasure of welcoming Matt Price Sensei in our Holmer Green Dojo, for 3 hours of training focused on Kata (型) execution and competition Kumite (組手). What a great opportunity to get an insight into the mindset of a competition karateka, kumite (combat) tactics, training strategies – all of this complemented by many anectodes from his travels … Continue reading [ SPECIAL EVENT ] An insight into competition karate with Matt Price Sensei…
