Congratulations from SKIF-GB on your Dan Grading

A recent Sunday Post feature has highlighted research showing how martial arts such as karate can help women rebuild confidence, resilience, and self-belief after difficult life experiences. The article reinforces what many karateka already know: the benefits of training extend far beyond physical techniques, helping students develop character, emotional strength, and a renewed sense of personal empowerment.

Steve Ashby of Kyoto Shotokan Karate returned to Grimsby to train with Kaizen no-Michi during their final grading session of the year, featuring technical partner drills, kata study and a Christmas dojo social.

Kyoto Instructor Achieves NSPCC Child Protection Certification

Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho (8th Dan) teaches on the SKIF-GB Autumn Karate course on 8th November 2025.

National Squad Weekend: Perth, 24-26th October 2025

Under the glow of the Kyōtō full moon, rumours persist of scarecrows leaving their posts to practise karate in the fields around Bristol. A light-hearted Halloween greeting from Kyōtō Shotokan Karate Dōjō.

51st SKIF-GB National Karate Championships - 2025

SKIF-GB Karate seminars/courses; competitions and more - calendar for 2026

Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo was honoured to be represented at the BBC Radio Bristol Make a Difference Awards 2025, where Chief Instructor, Sensei Steve Ashby, attended as a finalist in the Active Award category.

Please find attached the Entry Form for the upcoming National Championships.

Following the announcement that Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo’s Chief Instructor, Sensei Steve Ashby, has been named a finalist in the Active Award category, BBC Radio Bristol will be sharing finalist stories on air in the lead-up to the Make a Difference Awards 2025.