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Special Training & Grading with Ohta Sensei, December 2023

Shiranamikai students enjoyed an energetic training session with Ohta Sensei during the last quarter of the year. Speed and power was a key requirement in some enjoyable kumite drills, while every kata is advanced with our association’s chief instructor!

Congratulations to all who graded. 

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Christmas & New Year Training

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Special Training & Grading with Ohta Sensei, September 2023

Great training session with Ohta Sensei this month. Challenging partner combinations kept everybody on their toes and, in some cases, on those of others… all building up to the kata, Gankaku.

Congratulations to all who graded! 

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50th Birthday Celebration

Dear karate friends, thank you for your warm wishes, artwork, messages, company, and generosity. It is all very much appreciated. 50 feels so much better than 49!

Here is some of what transpired plus a x50 recording of training.

Austin

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Special Training & Grading with Ohta Sensei, June 2023

Ohta Sensei is renowned for his ability to deconstruct kata and build back up through kihon and kumite drills, and his recent visit to Shiranamikai was no different. The Japan Karate Association in England’s Chief Instructor taught a special session based around Heian Yondan for kyu grade attendees, followed by a masterclass in Chinte for senior grades.

Well done to everyone on passing their grading!

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Special Training & Grading with Ohta Sensei, March 2023

Shiranamikai students enjoyed a special training session with Japan Karate Association England Chief Instructor, Ohta Yoshinobu 7th Dan, this March.

Fundamentals of blocking and counter attacks using hands, elbows and feet underpinned the session while targeting and distance work, timing and shifting was a key focus of partnerwork. Having utilising the three main Shotokan stances of zenkutsu, kokutsu and kiba dachi throughout the lesson, it was fitting that we finished the session with the kata Jion.

Well done to everyone on passing their grading, especially our younger attendees for trying their best.

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Shiranamikai Karate 14th Anniversary

We celebrated Shiranamikai’s 14th anniversary at the beginning of the year with a morning training session swiftly followed by tea/coffee and homemade cake!

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Christmas & New Year Training Schedule

Sessions run as normal up to and including 21st December.
We make a full return to schedule from 3rd January 2023.

Tuesday 20th December6.30pm O2 Centre
Wednesday 21st December7pm Harrow
Saturday 24th DecemberNo training
Sunday 25th DecemberNo training
Tuesday 27th December10.30am O2 Centre
Wednesday 28th December7pm Online
Saturday 31st DecemberNo training
Sunday 1st JanuaryNo training
Tuesday 3rd January6.30pm O2 Centre
All sessions pre-booked
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Special Training with Ohta Sensei, December 2022

A big thank you to Ohta Sensei for visiting Shiranamikai on Friday to lead keiko and conduct a kyu grading for our students. We’re incredibly fortunate to have such a high level instructor lead our karate association in the UK, and who takes the time to develop every grade at club level.

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Special Training with Ohta Sensei, September 2022

Shiranamikai students had a great training session with Ohta Sensei this September. Lots of fundamentals; lots of partner work! It’s amazing where the time goes when training is this good, and so enjoyable!

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