Richard Amos Sensei

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 […]

Dan Grading November 2020

After taking part in 2 hours of Kyu gradings 2 Samurai students then undertook their Dan Grading November 2020. They covered Beginners syllabus to 1st Kyu Syllabus during this time. However now was the time to perform.

November 2020 Grading

With the next lockdown upon us the planned November 2020 Grading  was bought forward 3 days. It took place at Marshland Hall Dojo and  with 29 students achieving new grades. It was great to see  6 new students achieve their first grades. In the Junior section Ava Brooks 12th Kyu and Freddie Tuffey 12th Kyu […]

Grading Feb 2020

The first graduation programme of 2020 took place at Marshland Hall Dojo. A total of 30 students achived new grades at Grading Feb 2020. It was pleasing that 11 new students achieved their first grades. Lola Hart put in an excellent performance to achieve a Distinction pass at 9th Kyu. Also in the Junior section […]

Sensei Ady Gray Course

Sunday 24th November 2019 we welcomed Sensei Ady Gray to our Dojo for another course. Sensei Ady is the EKF England Kata Coach and bought some great developments for us to work on. In session 1 of Sensei Ady Gray Course ,we worked on Kihon drills and then applied them to Heian Nidan Kata. During […]

Samurai OSKA Uk Dan Grading 2019

During a tough technical examination 5 Samurai students achieved passes at in OSKA Uk Dan Grading 2019. All 5 came through a challenging test of their syllabus. Firstly demonstrating their technical ability, in other words ,how to do it. Secondly they had to clearly show the why and understanding in what they are able to […]

Samurai Student Awards 2019

Samurai 20th Birthday

The Samurai Student Awards 2019  held Saturday 09/11/19. During the evening at Marshland Hall Students were recognised for the efforts this year. In addition we celebrated Samurai Karate Schools 20th Birthday. Over 120 people attended the Party resulting in a fantastic atmosphere. Further more several former students joined the celebrations. Firstly Dan Gradings certificates were […]

Safeguarding In Martial Arts

Samurai Karate School & OSKA Uk are delighted  having been awarded the Safeguarding In Martial Arts mark. This being new standard set by Sport England to recognise professional and safe practice. Firstly the School was assessed for a robust and complete welfare plan. Furthermore, Insurance and DBS are verified. Further checks are made ensuring that […]

Class Structure

samurai spring garding 2019

CLASS CHANGE REMINDER Detailed in this blog is information regarding Samurai Class Structure and some changes to the May Schedule.

Benefits of structured training

Here we look at the benefits of a structured training programme. Why it is important in terms of learning and understanding

Samurai Spring Grading 2019

Samurai Spring Grading 2019 Samurai Spring Grading 2019 were completed at Marshalnd Hall on 17th March 2019. SESSION ONE Samurai Spring Grading 2019 Session one was for Junior grades 11th Kyu and 10th Kyu . This produce an amzing energy with some very focused and determined work. As a result we achieved a 100% pass […]

Sensei Ady Gray

Sensei Ady Gray 6th Dan BSKA Sunday 24th Feb 2019 we welcomed Sensei Ady Gray to the Samurai Dojo. This was Sensei Ady first visit to Samurai. Following a very enjoyable and educational course I am sure he will be back again. The sessions covered both Competition Kata and Kumite. Looking at the difference in […]

Paul Herbert Sensei

Paul Herbert presenting Steve King Godan

Paul Herbert Sensei Paul Herbert Sensei visited Samurai Karate School on Saturday 17th November. The day started with a fantastic course . Which in short  was a truly amazing day.  This was  most certainly the best and most successful event of our 19 year history.

BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN CHILDREN

We see so many children and young people these days who lack confidence and self belief. Confidence in themselves, in their ability to achieve, to try something new, simply to believe that they can.