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Kyōtō Chief Instructor Steven Ashby travelled to Exeter on Monday 18th May 2026 to teach two sessions at SKIF Devon, hosted by Nick Bruce-Jones-sensei at the Met Office headquarters. Training covered kihon, kumite, tai sabaki, mawashi-geri mechanics and Bassai-Dai bunkai, with students ranging from complete beginners through to returning brown belts. The visit highlighted the continued growth and positive atmosphere developing within the newly established SKIF Devon dojo.

Last week at Kyōtō, we presented Sharon with a small token of appreciation for her 19th birthday — a Kyōtō mug ☕🎉

Temporary change to Friday karate classes in Bristol BS11. Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo sessions move to The Rock Centre, Lawrence Weston during exam period.

42 years ago today, I was just a white belt — only a few weeks away from my very first grading.

🏆 Competition Success – SKIF-GB Karate Championships

There are no karate classes today (Good Friday) as Sensei is away teaching the Easter Bunnies their annual Egg Protection Course. We wish all our students and families a Happy Easter and look forward to seeing everyone back in the dōjō next week. 🐰🥋🥚

On Saturday 21st March 2026, Steve Sensei and Phoenix took the opportunity, whilst visiting family in Grimsby, to train with Kaizen No-Michi dojo during one of their grading sessions.

Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Regional Seminar in Bristol, BS11

Several members of the Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo are now First Aid accredited

Kyoto and SKIF Devon instructor Nick Bruce-Jones attained SKIEF Grade B Kata Referee qualification during the SKI-Italy Friendship Cup 2026 in Italy after intensive referee training, examination and officiating duties.