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28-29 May, Norwich, all grades

We warmly invite all grades to the Norwich course on Saturday May 28 – Sunday May 29 2022. For those travelling early there will be an informal practise on the Friday evening. Please let us know if you’re coming along to the training and socials by emailing [email protected] Training venue City Academy, Sports Hall299 Bluebell RoadNorwichNR4 7LP Training times Informal Friday practice19:00 – 21:00 The Willow Centre, Willowcroft Way, Cringleford,… Read More »28-29 May, Norwich, all grades

1 – 3 April, Spring School, all grades

You are warmly invited to attend the 2022 Spring School KDS course which will be run by the 4th and 5th Dan Technical Group. Registration and payment Deadline for registration – Friday 24 March We need to know if you will be attending the course and whether you will be coming to the social, so we can reserve a place for you. Overseas KDS Overseas KDS members are welcome.  Contact… Read More »1 – 3 April, Spring School, all grades

19 Feb, Bethnal Green London, all grades

Bethnal Green KDS would like to invite you to the first all grades UK course of the year. The course will be mentored by Marie Kellet (5th Dan, KDS Gwent). Times 12:30 – 13:30 2nd to 5th Dans 14:00 – 17.00 all grades Venue Valentines High School, Perth Road, Ilford, London, IG2 6DB Nearest tube: Gants Hill Cost Adults £20 Concessions £15 Social Saturday social for food and drinks is… Read More »19 Feb, Bethnal Green London, all grades

Jan 15-16, Southampton, black and brown belt

If you want to attend, email Gavin Rothwell to confirm. If you are an instructor, provide the names of all attending.  Gavin Rothwell, [email protected] All attendees are requested to take a Lateral Flow Test prior to the event in order to protect other members, thank you.  Register Training times Friday 18:30pm – 20:00Activities Room, Southampton University, Highfield, Southampton Saturday10:30- 12:3016:00-18:00  Redbridge School, Cuckmere Lane, Southampton  Sunday11:00-13:00Redbridge School, Cuckmere Lane, Southampton  Social Restaurant meal, circa £20.… Read More »Jan 15-16, Southampton, black and brown belt

Winter school 3 – 5 December

Another year draws to a close, and a warm welcome awaits you and your members to Winter School on the weekend of Friday 3 December to Sunday 5 December 2021, overseen by the UK KDS Technical group. Register Payment is required at time of booking using Paypal. It is possible to check in as a guest to make card payment, if you do not have a Paypal account.  Register and… Read More »Winter school 3 – 5 December

16-17 October, Essex, all grades

Essex all grades course, 16-17 October.  Under the guidance of Gavin Rothwell, 5th Dan.  Times Saturday11:00 – 13:0015:00 – 17:00 Sunday11:00 – 13:00 Venue Sir Frederick Gibberd College, Tendring Road,Harlow,CM18 6RN Social The best Turkish dinner this side of Istanbul in Ware, Hertfordshire.  Cost Weekend£30 Sat only£20 Sun only£15

Announcement – Mitsusuke Harada Sensei MBE

It is with great sadness that we announce that on 26th February 2021 Mitsusuke Harada Sensei MBE, the Principal and Chief instructor of the Karate-Do Shotokai (KDS) passed away peacefully at home. Harada Sensei was a unique individual and a living legend in the Martial Arts world. His passing is a huge loss and impact to his students and friends alike. He was a direct student of Gichin Funakoshi O’Sensei,… Read More »Announcement – Mitsusuke Harada Sensei MBE

Covid-19 (coronavirus)

Dear KDS members UK and overseas, We hope you are all well and coping with this very unprecedented, difficult and challenging time. It’s important you look after yourselves, your family and friends. We hope this will pass and look forward to meeting again soon in a dojo where we can practice together again. Until then look after yourselves and take care, Sensei Harada and Marie Kellett KDS practices and courses… Read More »Covid-19 (coronavirus)

Spring School, April 24 – 26

Facebook This event has been cancelled.  Covid-19 (coronovirus) updates You are once again very warmly invited to the University of Hertfordshire Spring School course, which will be taken by the KDS Technical Executive group.  While this Spring School has been opened up to all grades, it is expected to have a strong peer group element. Register Please register in advance as this will ease the process on the day. Register… Read More »Spring School, April 24 – 26

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