In addition to our classes throughout the week, Shiranamikai organises other events throughout the year, like our popular five-day summer camp and beach excursion during August, and hosts regular visits and gradings with our karate association’s Chief Instructor, Ohta Yoshinobu 7th Dan.
Our affiliation with The Japan Karate Association in England facilitates participation in national competitions and international training camps, with expert tuition by visiting instructors from The Japan Karate Association’s Headquarters in Tokyo. All are highly recommended.
JANUARY 2023
First Training Session of the New Year
Tuesday 3rd January
6.30pm
Nothing too strenuous but let’s get the year off to a great start together!
Kata Course & AGM
Saturday 7th January
TRAINING 10am-1pm
AGM 2-5pm
JKA England kata course followed by association AGM.
Cost: £15
Caroline Chislom School, The Wooldale Centre for Learning, Northampton
Shiranamikai 14th Anniversary
8th January
Karate 10-11am
Tea & Cake 11am-
Shiranamikai enters its 15th year on Friday so we’ll have tea and cake in the dojo after the Sunday lesson to celebrate!
FEBRUARY 2023
Referee Course
Sunday 5th February
THEORY 12-2pm
PRACTICAL 3-5pm
JKA England referee course. Details available from your instructor.
Caroline Chislom School, The Wooldale Centre for Learning, Northampton
South East London Course
Sunday 12th February
11am-2pm
Life Centre Sports Hall, Bromley Campus, London South East Colleges, Rookery Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HE
National Course & Dan Grading
Sunday 26th February
Training 11am-1pm
Grading 2pm
JKA England national course and dan grading.
Newark Academy Sports Hall,
London Road, Balderton, Newark,
Nottinghamshire, NG24 3AL
MARCH 2023
Special Club Training Session & Kyu Grading
Friday 24th March
GradiNG 6.30pm
Training 7-8pm, 8-8.30pm
Ohta Sensei will be teaching and conducting a kyu grading for eligible students. All attendees must ensure membership is current, and their record book completed with a photo in situ.
JKA England friends are welcome to attend. All spaces pre-booked.
APRIL 2023
Easter Sunday Training
Sunday 9th April
Training 10-11am
Our regular sessions continue throughout the Easter period, and we usually do a little eggstra at the end of Easter Sunday’s class.
JKA England Spring International Gasshuku
Friday 28th April, 5-8pm
Saturday 29th April, 11am-2pm
Sunday 30th April, 11am-2pm
Special guest instructors from the Tokyo Sohonbu, join Ohta Yoshinobu 7th Dan for this world-renowned international training camp. Dan grading for eligible course attendees.
We encourage everybody to attend this three-day international course and train with these world class instructors.
£40 Training per day / £105 for all three days (ages 16+)
£30 Training per day / £75 for all three days (ages 15 and below)
K2 Leisure Centre, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9BQ.
Staying at one of the many hotels nearby can take the pressure off of travelling.
MAY 2023
The Coronation of His Majesty The King
Saturday 6th May
JUNE 2023
JKA England 2023 National Karate Championship
Saturday 17th June
Kyu Grades: Arrive 9am, Events 10am-1pm
Brown & Black Belts: Arrive 12.30pm, Finish by 7pm
A great opportunity to compete alongside JKA members from across the country in kata, kumite and team events. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks and snacks.
£25 entry for kata and kumite
K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley
Special Club Training Session & Kyu Grading
Saturday 24th June
Ohta Sensei will be teaching and conducting a kyu grading for eligible students. All attendees must ensure membership is current, and their record book completed with a photo in situ.
JKA England friends are welcome to attend. All spaces pre-booked.
JULY 2023
Shiranamikai Karate
Classes run throughout the week and during holiday periods
Beginners are always welcome. Ages 5+ may join our children’s classes which run by term. Older children, teens and adults may join our mixed sessions.
Swiss Cottage, Primrose Hill, West Hampstead, Harrow on the Hill, Stanmore
AUGUST 2023
Summer Holiday Classes
Staying local over the summer? Consider joining our summer holiday classes which are geared towards learning and development, with lots of chances to explore techniques and practise applications. For beginner-level students to advanced, with opportunities to learn advanced katas.
Shellanamikai
Our beach sessions are always been tremendous fun, whatever the weather, and there’s lots to do aside from training!
SEPTEMBER 2023
Referee Course
Sunday 4th September
THEORY 11am-1pm
PRACTICAL 2-4pm
JKA England referee course. Details available from your instructor.
University of Hertfordshire
Special Club Training Session & Kyu Grading
Friday 22nd September
GradiNG 6pm
Training 6.30-8pm
Ohta Sensei will be teaching and conducting a kyu grading for eligible students. All attendees must ensure membership is current, and their record book completed with a photo in situ.
JKA England friends are welcome to attend. All spaces pre-booked.
OCTOBER 2023
Instructor Course
Sunday 8th October
THEORY 11am-1pm
PRACTICAL 2-4pm
Instructor course hosted by JKA England. Full details available from your instructor.
TBC: Sports Village, de Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, AL10 9EU
JKA England 2023 Open Karate Championship
Saturday 28th October
Kyu Grades: Arrive 9am, Events 10am-1pm
Brown & Black Belts: Arrive 12.30pm, Finish by 7pm
A great opportunity to compete alongside your clubmates with Shotokan competitors from across the UK and Further afield. Whether you’d like to participate yourself or just watch, come along to show your support. Parents, volunteers are always welcome to assist on the timekeepers desk. Training will be provided and you will get to see the performances from a unique perspective.
£25 entry for kata and kumite
K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley
NOVEMBER 2023
Shiranamikai Karate
Classes run throughout the week and during holiday periods
Beginners are always welcome. Ages 5+ may join our children’s classes which run by term. Older children, teens and adults may join our mixed sessions.
Swiss Cottage, Primrose Hill, West Hampstead, Harrow on the Hill, Stanmore
DECEMBER 2023
JKA England Winter International Gasshuku
Friday 1st December, 5-8pm
Saturday 2nd December, 11am-2pm
Sunday 3rd December, 11am-2pm
Special guest instructors from the Tokyo Sohonbu join Ohta Yoshinobu Sensei for this year’s second international training camp.
We encourage everybody to attend this three-day course to train with world class instructors.
Costs: £40 Training per day / £105 for all three days (ages 16+)
£30 Training per day / £75 for all three days (ages 15 and below)
K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley
Special Club Training Session & Kyu Grading
Friday 15th December
GradiNG 6pm
Training 6.30-8pm depending on grade
Ohta Sensei will be teaching and conducting a kyu grading for eligible students. All attendees must ensure membership is current, and their record book completed with a photo in situ.
JKA England friends are welcome to attend. All spaces pre-booked.
All sessions are pre-booked and prepaid. JKA England membership must be up-to-date in order to participate in any lesson, grading, course or competition, and should be presented at every official event. Club kyu gradings include a certificate and new belt if successful. Brown and black belts should bring gumshields and mitts to all sessions. In addition, groin and chest protectors are recommended for all brown belt rank, and above, competitors.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES – TERM DATES
Children’s karate classes
Term and holiday dates 2023
Our ages 5+ children’s classes run alongside the school term. All regular / mixed sessions continue during holiday periods. Please contact us directly to check dates and make a booking.