Seishinkai London hosted a four hour Open Kata Bunkai Course with Iain Abernethy Sensei (6th Dan) on Sunday 1st September. For the opening 2 hours Sensei focused on using the Heian Kata to demonstrate his thoughts on kata bunkai, including the use of angles, using both sides of the body Read more…
On Thursday December 20th, the London Dojo hosted Simon Staples Sensei for the 2nd annual Christmas course. The first part of the course was an eye-opening approach to Shotokan karate, moving away from the formal stances, pulled hikitae and long fighting distance, and including the evasive movements and take downs Read more…
On Thursday 15th December Seishinkai London were very pleased to host a course with Simon Staples Sensei (5th Dan). For a number of years Adam Sensei has trained with Simon in many aspects of the Martial Arts and was therefore very pleased to have him teach at his Dojo. The Read more…
On Thursday Oct 13th visiting instructor Chris Carr sensei from SEKU (Shotokan of England Karate Union) will be taking the class. Training will be at the normal time and cost, followed by a few drinks at The Driver. Please do make sure you are there for what is sure to Read more…
The London Dojo would like to congratulate Malcolm Phipps sensei on the award of his 8th Dan, presented on behalf of the SSKI executive committee by Dave Hazard sensei. This is truly well deserved recognition for sensei, who has been training, teaching and coaching karate for 40 years. In addition to Read more…
The 6th International Shotokan Training Camp took place on the 22nd-25th July 2011. A large group of SSKI karateka headed down to Rouen, France for an excellent weekend of high quality training with Sensei Dave Hazard, Sensei Paul Herbert and our own Sensei Adam Cockfield. We were kept busy with Read more…
The London Dojo Kyu Grading took place on June 23rd, with the following grades awarded: 8th Kyu – Carey 7th Kyu- Aga 4th Kyu- Tony 3rd Kyu- Joydeep Well done everyone!
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…