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
On Sunday 12th September, Shotokan Nation hosted their first Performance Course in Woking. Sensei’s Robin Dale and Jamie Sims promised a great event, and they did not disappoint. Here is a selection of photos from the day, and some comments from members who attended: We kicked off the day with a session dedicated… Continue reading Shotokan Nation’s first Performance Course – a great success
After more than a year of lockdowns, we’re delighted that we were finally able to run a kyu belt grading with record numbers for us: 36 students graded! It would have been even more but sadly some of our students couldn’t make it due to Covid restrictions. It was also the first ever grading by… Continue reading Senshi Karate – Kyu Grading
We are delighted to announce the winners of our recent prize draw. We would like to thank everyone who entered with the correct answer of Gichin Funakoshi, who was indeed the founder of Shotokan Karate. The winner of our top prize, one year’s free membership to Shotokan Nation, is Aline Lucas. Congratulations Aline, today… Continue reading Prize Draw Winners
