Now that we’re back in the swing of things, Ataru SKC have finalised long term venues for training moving forward. ——————————————————————————- Mondays 17:30 to 18:30– Kids Beginners to Orange Belts 18:30 to 19:30 – Red to Green Belts (all ages, higher grades welcome) 19:30 to 20:30 – Purple and above […]
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Yesterday the Sandan and above group were instructed by Imura Sensei (8th Dan). Sensei took us through some core basics focusing on well set stance which followed on nicely from yeserdays theme by Kobayashi Sensei of generating and correctly using Kime and delivering 0% to 100% to 0% techniques. Ikken […]
JKA England, 15th Anniversary International Spring Course | Day 3
Day 2 of training at the JKA England International Spring Course. Ikken Hissatsu! Kobayashi Sensei (7th dan) lead the Sandan and above group with key focus being on, ‘Kime’, meaning, ‘to fix’ or, ‘set’. For us, Kime means focus and power at the end of techniques, which is of great […]
JKA England, 15th Anniversary International Spring Course | Day 2
Excellent fist days training at the JKA England, 15th Anniversary International Spring Course. In the first session, as ever we separated into kyu grade, brown belt, Shodan/Nidan and Sandan & above groups. Mai Shiina Sensei took the Sandan and above group through various techniques, combinations and Kumite activities all relating […]
JKA England, 15th Anniversary International Spring Course | Day 1
“Why do you want your child to learn Karate” Parent – “I want them to gain discipline and confidence” Sensei to Parent : “Then here are the things you, as the parent need to know and follow no matter what: 1. You must be consistent bringing your child to class. […]
“Why do you want your child to learn Karate”
Ataru SKC’s prime focus is obviously high quality Shotokan Karate, however as a close knit club and karate community in general, that’s not all we’re about. We have an active social scene and get together every 6 weeks or so and also enjoy other activities with club members and with […]
Karate is key, but it’s not all we do
Congratulations Andy Neaves … “Pass Shodan” – one more Ataru black belt! Andy successfully graded Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) at the Central Region Course and Dan Grading in Hatfield today under Sensei Ohta. Fantastic achievement, but as ever, there’s always more to do… onward to the Central Region Championships!