This Week’s Focus: Power Through Connection, Not Force During recent gradings, we noticed two key issues: 1. Students lifting their heels too early 2. Trying to generate speed through effort rather than body connection This week, we focused on movement, drive, and power creation — using the correct chain of motion to produce speed […]
Balancing ego and humility is a delicate and ongoing process that requires self-awareness, introspection, and intentional effort. Here are some key considerations to help you achieve this balance: Ego’s Role Ego serves as a necessary component of our personality, enabling us to develop a sense of identity, confidence, and self-worth. A healthy ego helps us […]
Marshland Hall Hombu Dojo hosted the Samurai Kyu Grading December 2023. The final grading in the 2023 graduation programme saw 12 students achieve new grades. Its was a delight to see a number of students achieving their grades after an extended period since their last test. It demonstrated a great sense of determination to persevere […]
Marshland Hall Hombu Dojo hosted the Samurai Kyu grading July 2023. Following a tough examination 35 students successfully achieved new grades. Its was a delight to see 10 new students achieving their first Kyu levels. There was some solid performances through the grades. Which clearly demonstrated a good foundation in basic Khion. It was pleasing […]
Samurai Kyu grading June 2023 was held at Marshland Hall Dojo. In total 25 students successfully passed new grades. There was some excellent performances through the grades. The hard work and focus to detail over the past months has paid off. As a result today we saw 11 Credit passes and 1 Merit pass. Everyone […]
Samurai Karate School held its annual Awards Party at Leverington Sports & Social Club. The event was another huge success with tickets selling out. It was a really amazing night with a fantastic atmosphere. Celebrating the success of Samurai Karate School and its students The last 12 months has seen our most successful year in […]
December Kyu grading 2022 took place at Marshland Hall Dojo. A total of 30 students successfully passed new grades. This was an excellent way to bring a very successful year to a close. There was some excellent performances through the grades. The hard work and focus to detail over the past months has paid off. […]
November Kyu grading 2022 took place at Marshland Hall Dojo. A total of 22 students successfully passed new grades. Their results are a reflection of the hard work and commitment during the previous 6 months. There was some excellent performances resulting in 10 Credit passes, 3 Merit passes. Everyone should be very proud of their […]
October 2022 Kyu grading took place at Marshland Hall Dojo. New grade levels were successfully achieved by 28 students. Their results are a reflection of the hard work and commitment during lessons. The 28 passes included 6 Credit passes, 5 Merit passes. Everyone should be very proud of their achievements. In the Junior section Seth […]
July 2022 Kyu grading took place at Marshland Hall Dojo. New grade levels were successfully achieved by 17 students. Morgan Garrod produced an excellent merit pass in his first grading. It was great to see the progress in our students developing their foundations. Their results reflect the great work from our coaches in todays performances. […]
Grading May 2022 took place at Thomas Clarkson Academy Dojo on 21st May. A total of 27 students achieved new grades. We saw a very good overall standard far a lower grade exam. Foundations of basics are now well established as students are showing great progress from their previous gradings. This resulted in 10 Credit […]
Grading March 26th 2022 took place at Marshland Hall Dojo and with 30 students achieving new grades. We had 8 students taking their first grading with the overall standard very good. It was so good to see the foundations forming in our students and the work from our coaches evident in performances. This resulted in […]
Samurai Karate School held its first Awards Party for two years at Leverington Sports & Social Club. The event was a huge success with tickets selling out. It was an amazing night with a fantastic atmosphere. Full of fun and enjoyment as well as celebrating the success of Samurai Karate School and its students. The […]
Grading November 6th 2021 was a very significant event as was almost a year to the day from Lockdown grading. It took place at Marshland Hall Dojo and with 35 students achieving new grades. Including 14 students who took part in the Lockdown Grading 12 months ago. It was great to see 11 new students […]
Richard Amos Sensei 8th Dan WTKO We were honoured to host Richard Amos Sensei for the first time at Samurai Dojo. As Chief Instructor of the WTKO he brings a wealth of Karate knowledge and integrity. Over 3 classes there was something for all grades and ages. Firstly younger students plus lower grades went through […]
Its end of week 7 and now only 4 weeks until the 1 year anniversary of the first lockdown. The last 2 weeks have been as challenging as any. That is for all of us, even the ones with tough exteriors. Maintaining the focus on engagement and motivation is still the key objective. The importance […]