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Special Training Session with Ohta Sensei, September 2026

After a warm-up and stretch we proceeded with upper body techniques before moving into kumite drills. We then developed the session’s concept further by using opposite rotation and additional partner combinations, later applying the same process to kicking. The session culminated in some enjoyable jiyu kumite for the senior grades, ensuring everyone got a great mental and physical workout.

Kata focus for the class was Tekki Shodan for colour belts and Tekki Nidan for brown and black belts.

Congratulations to those who graded.

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Special Training Session with Ohta Sensei, June 2026

London was in the midst of a heatwave, with the temperature soaring to 36.4°C, breaking the all-time record high for June (again). There was no air conditioning, just lots of sweat and spirit as we were guided through two hours of challenging kihon, kata and kumite by the head of Japan Karate Association England, Ohta Sensei.

Well done to everyone who trained that day and to those who graded. It was a brilliant session.

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Special Training & Grading with Ohta Sensei, June 2025

Shiranamikai members enjoyed a sizzling training session with Ohta Sensei on what was the hottest day of the year so far, in the middle of a heatwave. But it couldn’t have been better timed than our half past midday finish.

Basics incorporated each of the Shotokan fundamental stances of front, side and back. Kumite was full-on, engaging, and featured body- and weight-shifting for senior grades.

We finished on katas Nijushiho and Bassai Dai.

Well done to those who graded.

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JKA England National Course

Congratulations to Lydik on achieving his 1st dan black belt at the JKA England national karate course in Guildford at the weekend. Well done!

JKA 1st Dan certificate, all the way from The Japan Karate Association HQ in Tokyo. And another excuse for a group photo three months later. Spot the difference.
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Special Training & Grading with Ohta Sensei, June 2024

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!

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Special Training & Grading with Ohta Sensei, March 2024

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!

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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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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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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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