英国空手白浪会 Shiranamikai
Everybody at Shiranamikai was delighted to have been part of Japan Matsuri 2024; the Japan-UK cultural highlight of the year. The crowd were fantastic – thanks for your support – and thank you to the team from the Embassy of Japan for making us feel welcome. We’re looking forward to the next one!
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We had an excellent training session with Ohta Yoshinobu Sensei this September. Standing basics seemed quick to progress into dynamic combinations performed up and down the dojo, and into challenging partner drills. If you weren’t well-warmed-up and at least a little sweaty, you weren’t there. Sensei took senior grades, and those who were keen, through the kata Unsu.
Congratulations to those who passed their grading!
On his recent visit to Shiranamikai Ohta Sensei demonstrated correct hip alignment through the various stages of a kicking technique: the start, its culmination, return, and provided supporting exercises.
Kumite sequences incorporated the main Shotokan stances of front, side, and back, while moving a different leg to expected was an additional and enjoyable challenge.
Jion was the chosen kata for seniors where they were able to put the lesson’s themes into practice.
Congratulations to those who took their grading!
JKA England’s Chief Instructor, Ohta Yoshinobu Sensei, visited Shiranamikai to teach a special karate class in March. Students were put through their paces with fundamentals and challenging ‘kaeshi’ partner exercises. Sensei taught the kata Heian Nidan in detail followed by a very technical Bassai Dai for seniors.
Congratulations to those who graded!
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.
Classes continue during the festive season with time and venue changes as noted. We revert to our regular schedule from 2nd January, and children’s classes from 7th January. We also have some new training opportunities and more to follow for 2024!
| Wednesday 20th December | 7pm Harrow |
| Thursday 21st December | – |
| Friday 22nd December | – |
| Saturday 23rd December | 10.30am Primrose Hill |
| Sunday 24th December Christmas Eve | – |
| Monday 25th December Christmas Day | – |
| Tuesday 26th December Boxing Day | – |
| Wednesday 27th December | 10.30am Primrose Hill |
| Saturday 30th December | 10.30am Primrose Hill |
| Sunday 31st December New Year’s Eve | 10.30am Primrose Hill |
| Monday 1st January New Year’s Day | – |
| Tuesday 2nd January | 6.30pm O2 Centre |
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!
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
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!
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.
