🥋 Kyoto Hosts First Aid Training to Enhance Student Safety

Sunday 21st February 2026

Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo recently funded and hosted a full-day First Aid training course, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to providing a safe and professional training environment for all of our students.

The course was delivered by Really Good First Aid and led by experienced trainer Mat. The training took place at The Greenway Centre in Southmead from 9:00am to 4:00pm, with participants completing the ITC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work.

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🏥 Supporting Safety Across Our Dojo and Region

Kyoto organised and hosted the course, ensuring it was attended by a mix of Kyoto members and representatives from regional clubs, including SKIF Devon and Westridge Shotokan Karate Club.

Participants included:

• Steve Ashby (Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo)
• Nick Bruce-Jones (Kyoto / SKIF Devon)
• Aldo Carbonari (SKIF Devon)
• Neil Bishop (Kyoto / Westridge Shotokan)
• Annabel Bishop (Kyoto / Westridge Shotokan)
• Susan Hula (Kyoto)
• Sharon Joseph (Kyoto)
• Becky Rogers (Kyoto)
• Lottie Rogers (Kyoto)
• Nick Dunbar (Kyoto)
• Steven Nelthorpe (Kyoto)
• Joanna Karazej (Kyoto)

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🥋 A Commitment to Student Welfare

By ensuring that multiple instructors and senior members are First Aid qualified, Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo continues to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all students.

Having team members trained to this level means:

• Immediate response capability during training sessions
• Increased safety awareness within the dojo
• Reassurance for parents and adult students

This is an important part of maintaining a structured, responsible, and professional training environment.

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🌍 Working Together Across the SKIF Community

This course also reflects the strong links between Kyoto and the wider SKIF community in the South West. Bringing together members from different clubs helps maintain consistent standards and shared responsibility for student care across the region.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Training You Can Trust

At Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo, we believe that high-quality karate training goes hand-in-hand with a safe and supportive environment.

Whether you are a parent looking for classes for your child, or an adult starting your own training journey, you can be confident that student welfare is always a priority.

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