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Please note that all classes at Avonmouth Rugby Club on Tuesday 9th June and Thursday 11th June 2026 are cancelled due to venue unavailability. Wednesday and Friday classes that week will run as normal.

As temperatures rise, Kyōtō Shotokan Karate Dōjō shares practical advice on staying safe, hydrated and training effectively during summer and heatwave conditions. Learn how smart preparation and consistency help keep your karate journey moving forward.

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