Category: Guest instructor

Shotokan Connect Performance Course, 21 May 2023

Shotokan Connect Performance Course, 21 May 2023

On Sunday 21 May, about 30 Senshi Karate students joined students from other clubs for a Shotokan Connect Performance course. This was run in Shooters Hill near our normal venues and was expertly taught by Senseis Robin Dale and Jamie Sims again. This was a perfect opportunity for students to get in extra practice before … Continue reading Shotokan Connect Performance Course, 21 May 2023

Guest instructor, Sensei Neil Jerome, 15 April 2023

Guest instructor, Sensei Neil Jerome, 15 April 2023

We are delighted to be welcoming back Sensei Neil Jerome on Saturday 15 April 2023. This session will focus on takedowns in a controlled manner.

Training & kyu grading, 20 October 2021

Training & kyu grading, 20 October 2021

We were delighted that Sensei Robin Dale ran a training course and kyu grading for us. 20 students successfully graded. We will post photos shortly

Training with Sensei Cristina Finta, 5 February 2020

Training with Sensei Cristina Finta, 5 February 2020

We were pleased to welcome back Sensei Cristina Finta, 4th Dan. She has won an impressive number of medals and trophies in her competition career including several new ones since the last time she visited us, including as current KUGB kata champion! In this class she focused on how to generate kime in your karate … Continue reading Training with Sensei Cristina Finta, 5 February 2020

Training with Sensei Mike Barker, 18 November 2017

Training with Sensei Mike Barker, 18 November 2017

We were delighted to host Sensei Mike Barker, 3rd Dan, who is another of our Sensei Frank's former instructors and training partners from Sussex. When we say "That block wouldn't work against Big Mike" this is who we mean! He explained why we twist our hips on blocks - to make the blocks stronger. He also used … Continue reading Training with Sensei Mike Barker, 18 November 2017