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Sport England’s latest Active Lives survey highlights the value of volunteering in sport and physical activity. During Volunteers’ Week 2026, Kyōtō recognises the volunteers whose dedication helps make our club possible.
The SKIF-GB Wales & Southwest Regional Squad returns to Newport on 21 June 2026 for another development session, bringing together karateka from across the region to train, develop and represent.
Why do karateka bow, line up, and follow dōjō etiquette? Far more than tradition, these practices help create respect, trust, discipline and the right mindset for learning. This article explores the deeper purpose behind etiquette in traditional karate training and how its lessons extend far beyond the dōjō.
The SKIF-GB National Squad heads to Flitwick for its latest training weekend. Phoenix Shelper will represent Kyōtō on the tatami, while Sharon Joseph and Matthew Sun focus on their examinations. Steve Ashby will attend as photographer to capture the event.
Karate training is about far more than physical technique. This article explores how traditional Shotokan karate helps students manage the natural fight or flight response through repetition, breathing, composure and controlled exposure to pressure — both inside and outside the dōjō.
Failure is not the opposite of progress in karate — it is part of the process itself. From tai sabaki and timing to makiwara training and body mechanics, this article explores how mistakes, correction, and perseverance help shape genuine karate development.
In traditional karate, black belt is not the end of the journey. Discover the meaning of Dō–Mugen (道・無限) — the way without end, and why karate continues throughout life.
Kyōtō Shotokan Karate Dōjō will hold its next Kyu & Mon Grading on Sunday 12th July 2026 at St Bedes Catholic College, Lawrence Weston. Students will be assessed in kihon, kumite, and kata as they progress through the next stage of their karate journey.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Murakami Shuseki and all the students who attended the Annual Spring Course on Saturday, 16th May.
Black belt is often seen as the destination in karate. At Kyōtō, we see it differently — not as an ending, but as the crossing point where deeper learning truly begins.
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