The first weekend of July 2008 saw the ‘3rd International Shotokan Training Camp’ take place at Herqueville Manor in the beautiful French countryside. In total, 33 Karate-ka made the journey to train with Paul Herbert of the ASK and this years guest instructor Adam Cockfield of the SSKI. In addition Read more…
The SSKI Under-16’s Champs were held on Sunday 18th May at the Hemel Hempstead Honbu Dojo. London’s only entry of the day, Erin Beck, picked up London’s only medal of the day, a well deserved 2nd place in the Junior (6th – 4th Kyu) Sanbon Kumite. Erin also competed in the Read more…
On Wednesday 16th April 2008 in front of a panel of Tony Bunting Sensei (5th Dan) and Malcolm Phipps Sensei (7th Dan), Adam Sensei took the exam for Yondan (4th Dan). Adam had to perform the kata Meikyo and then demonstrate its Bunkai, against a team of Blackbelts, the kata being chosen 3 Read more…
On Sunday 6th April 2008 braving the bad weather SSKI London sent a team of 10 to the SSKI Shotokan Shield, held at the Hemel Hempstead Honbu Dojo and put up an excellent show. First up was Katie Beck who picked up a bronze medal in the Ladies Junior Kata. SSKI London had Read more…