[ FEATURE ] Training with Sensei Langley & Sensei Hotton (online, still)…

  “I want fluidity in my karate”, Rick Hotton Last week-end was supposed to be a week-end full of karate, with the usual quarterly CKA grading and the opportunity to train with Rick Hotton visiting the HDKI from the US… But unfortunately due to the current restrictions, grading had to be cancelled… But fortunately the HDKI decided to convert their seminar into an online event.! … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] Training with Sensei Langley & Sensei Hotton (online, still)…

[ FEATURE ] About the proliferation of styles and associations in the 20th century

  We continue our series of brief ‘lock-down’ articles by looking at the proliferation of styles and associations that occurred in the course of the 20th century, the possible reasons for such a phenomenon and the consequences. “In the Shotokan world, split after split has defined the twenty-first century. Even in single international organisations, there is infighting and backstabbing.” Scott Langley “One serious problem […] … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] About the proliferation of styles and associations in the 20th century

[ FEATURE ] 1sqm online seminar (with Scott Langley & Co.) : training notes

  Another weekend, and yet further training opportunities !… After a 1.5 hour session with Scott Langley & Felipe Martins on Saturday, the HDKI organised yet another seminar on Sunday, 2 hours’ long, with Scott and the HDKI Hombu Dojo teaching crew : – Scott Langley 6th Dan – Ross Stewart 4th Dan – Audrius Janusauskas 3rd Dan – Ru Mew 2nd Dan The first … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] 1sqm online seminar (with Scott Langley & Co.) : training notes

[ FEATURE ] 1sqm online seminar (with Scott Langley & Felipe Martins) : training notes

  As a reminder: the CKA is currently operating a reduced online training schedule, with opportunities to train on Mondays (7pm), Tuesdays (7pm), Wednesdays (7pm) and Thursdays (6:45pm). To obtain login details, please contact your instructor or alternatively use the forms on this website. But the current situation is also providing additional opportunities to “meet” and train with senior karateka willing to (virtually) open their … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] 1sqm online seminar (with Scott Langley & Felipe Martins) : training notes

[ FEATURE ] 1sqm online seminar (with Scott Langley & Guy Brodeur) : training notes

  Most of us are now training and connecting using modern technologies such as Zoom and FaceBook Live. The CKA is currently operating a reduced online training schedule, with opportunities to train on Mondays (7pm), Tuesdays (7pm), Wednesdays (7pm) and Thursdays (6:45pm). To obtain login details, please contact your instructor or alternatively use the forms on this website. In addition to this, a few clubs … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] 1sqm online seminar (with Scott Langley & Guy Brodeur) : training notes

[ FEATURE ] About the development and impact of competition Karate…

  In our series of articles written in view of the current crisis and to complement your physical training, please find a short piece looking at the development of sport karate in the 20th century, its relation to Budō, its influence on Kumite, Kata and Kihon, as well its impact on the evolution of karate as a whole… Osu… “It is not important to be … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] About the development and impact of competition Karate…

[ FEATURE ] Karate : a brief history of time…

  “The only thing constant in life is change.” Heraclitus (535-475 BC) Over the past few weeks, events in the world – and sadly closer to home – have brought dramatic changes to the way our modern societies operate as well as to the way we interact with each other. In our karate circles, physical dojos have been replaced by virtual dojos all over the … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] Karate : a brief history of time…

[ FEATURE ] Some feedback about our training with Masao KAGAWA Shihan …

What an opportunity… On the 7th of March, some of us had the pleasure to train with a renowned karateka, Masao Kagawa Shihan (9th Dan). Born in Osaka in 1955, he won many competitions in the eighties and early nineties (refer to his impressive CV below !) and he is currently the Chief Instructor of the Japanese Karate Shoto-federation (JKS). The course started with a … Continue reading [ FEATURE ] Some feedback about our training with Masao KAGAWA Shihan …

[ FEATURE ] The December 2019 edition of the Lion is now available online (清水の舞台から飛び降りる)

The December 2019 edition of the Lion can now be found and downloaded from the Lion Archive. Access miscellaneous updates about the club, feedback about recent seminars, a bit of history, and much more… 清水の舞台から飛び降りる (kiyomizu-no-butai-kara-tobi-o-riru) ! (open the Lion to find out !) Continue reading [ FEATURE ] The December 2019 edition of the Lion is now available online (清水の舞台から飛び降りる)