the origins of karate ranks

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[…]

weapons Course 18th March

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[…]

Tegumi

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 2018

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[…]

Club Closure Over Christmas

                                      Last session before Christmas              New Year Start Dates Monday(Tonbridge)            18th December 2017 –                     Monday       8th  January 2018 Wednesday(Brunswick)      20th  December 2017 –                   Wednesday  10th  January 2018 Thursday(Cygnets)               21st December 2017 –                      Thursday     4th  January  2018 Friday     (Cascades)            15th December 2017-                         Friday          5th  January 2018 Saturday(Larkfield)             16th December 2017 –       […]

Shi Zen Do Weapons Course

Shi Zen Do Weapons Course    Sunday 29th October 2017 Community Centre, Worcester Close, Istead Rise Gravesend Kent, DA13 9LB                       10 am – 1 pm                             Training session will cover Tonfa,  Stick, Tanto and Tai Chi Sword. Training session will be kata/form with a look to practical application . Also how the use of[…]