Professor Scarlett McNally awarded OBE 2026 Our very own Scarlett McNally has been recognised in the King’s New Years Honours list and has been awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for outstanding contribution to Medicine, Surgery and the NHS. Scarlett is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon whose work spans clinical surgery, leadership in… Continue reading Scarlett McNally awared OBE
SC Wins More Medals – JKA Engand Open Championship Well done to Lyla-May Reid, Hannah Parnell and Arthur Couch who represented Shotokan Connect at the JKA England Open Championships on Saturday 1st November 2025 at K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley. All competitors showed the very best in the skill, spirit and attitude Shotokan Connect is known… Continue reading SC Wins More Medals – JKA England Open Championship
Shotokan Connect Championships 2025 Results are in! The Night Before The night before the competition… Nerves setting in… The Competition Team and their helpers wait for the venue to allow them in… Will they have enough time to setup the hall ready for the competition in the morning? Yes, but only due to the dedication and hard work… Continue reading Results are in for the Shotokan Connect Championship 2025
The Shōtōkan Connect Championship 2025 is Here! It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 3rd Shōtōkan Connect Championship. The categories and format of this year’s event have been thoughtfully structured to ensure that all participants have the opportunity to engage in multiple events, allowing everyone to gain the fullest experience… Continue reading Shōtōkan Connect Championship 2025 – Registration Now Open
This month our very own Georges Dussart appears in the world renown “Shotokan Karate Magazine”.
Georges Dussart is Emeritus Professor at Canterbury University, 6th Dan in Shotokan Karate and teaches weekly at Sochin Karate Club in Canterbury.
On Sunday 21 May, about 50 students from different clubs attended the Shotokan Connect Performance course in Shooters Hill, taught by Sensei Robin Dale and Sensei Jamie Sims. We had a mix of abilities in attendance including multiple Shotokan Connect instructors, competitors, some new starters and everyone in between. All students wore blue and red… Continue reading Performance Course in London
The first Shotokan Connect Instructors Retreat was held this year at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. The retreat was designed with the association’s values in mind. The weekend was all about the sharing of knowledge, skills and experiences for the benefit of all in a safe, exciting and progressive environment. It really was a place to… Continue reading Instructors Retreat – 2023
On Saturday 4th March, we hosted our inaugural Shotokan Connect practice competition in Woking. The event was aimed at giving those that were new to, inexperienced, or just wanting to get in a bit of extra practice, the opportunity – in a friendly, non-pressurised environment. Karateka from various clubs, ranging from beginners to advanced levels,… Continue reading Our practice competition – a great success
If you do, you’re probably already aware of the benefits of being part of an association, like Shotokan Connect. Some of the main benefits include: Recognition: your club can gain enhanced recognition as a legitimate and reputable organisation. This can help attract new members and build a positive reputation in your local community Standards: associations… Continue reading Do you run a Shotokan Karate club?
Shotokan Connect is proud to announce the promotion of Sensei Ivan Birch and Ian Willis to 7th Dan. Please join us in celebrating their well-deserved achievement of Shichidan. This prestigious Dan grade was awarded by the Executive and QA Committees of Shotokan Connect and marks a major step forward in the growth and confidence of… Continue reading Congratulations to Sensei Ivan Birch & Ian Willis
