Self-Defence Course session will cover application and techniques related to Karate and Tai Chi Chuan training. Practical , simple and effective techniques relating back to kata and why each art has its own system of self protection embedded into its training methods. Karate, Covering, entering, striking, vital points, take downs, sweeps and throws, body[…]
Shizendo weapons course starting at 10.00am to 1.00pm The Jian The Jian is a narrow-blade, double-edged sword, respected as the “King of Short Weapons” in China for millennia. In addition to the obvious self-defense uses, swords were commonly carried by scholars for their elegance and beauty. The study and practice of sword techniques, like any[…]
Dan Grading. Congratulations to the adult Dan grades who graded today at Tonbridge Leisure Centre, two weeks of grading assessments and a final 1hour 20mins grading, three new 2nd Dan’s and two new 3rd Dan’s. the grading included, Kihon, Ippon Kumite, Kihon Kumite, Ohyo Kumite, Kata, Tegumi, Ji Yu Kumite, Sai, Tonfa both weapons forms[…]
Due to the weather condintions Tonights Class Cancelled Cygnet Leisure Centre 1/3/18
How the masters got their rank: the origins of karate rank The origins of karate ranks. Throughout the course of our karatedo training, we take for granted the grading system that awards our belt ranking and titles. Sometimes this system is manifestly personal, with the headmaster–and only he–bestowing each promotion directly, according to his own[…]
Shi Zen Do weapons Course March 18th @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Community Centre, Worcester Close, Istead Rise Gravesend Kent, DA13 9LB 10 am – 1 pm The student will now take a closer look at weapons of choice, in-depth study of the form and application. Tonfa and stick, will cover pairs work[…]
Due to the weather conditions, Classes at Brunswick School Maidstone today 28/02/18 have been cancelled.
Tegumi – Okinawan Grappling and Wrestling Don’t believe me? It’s true I tell you! The Okinawans had both grappling and wrestling. They called it tegumi, and if you do karate you do it too (whether you know it or not). Imagine for a second a culture that, for as long as anyone can remember, has[…]
Weapons Courses for 2018 will cover the Escrima, Tonfa and Tai Chi Sword held on a Sunday for three hours, 10.00am to 1.00pm , The Jian Weapons Courses The Jian is a narrow-blade, double-edged sword, respected as the “King of Short Weapons” in China for millennia. In addition to the obvious self-defense uses, swords[…]