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From 11th–17th May 2026, the UK marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 — an important opportunity to reflect on the positive impact that movement, community and healthy routine can have on our wellbeing.

Before freedom comes structure. Discover why traditional karate begins with Shu (守)—learning the form through repetition, discipline, and trust in the process.

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

The SKIF-GB Wales & Southwest Regional Squad returns this May for a focused Squad Development Session, bringing together karateka from across the region to train, refine, and raise standards together.

Progress in karate doesn’t happen all at once. Discover how Kaizen—the principle of continuous improvement—builds lasting skill through small, consistent steps.

Every journey in karate begins with foundations. At Kyōtō, we focus on building something that lasts—because what you build early is what carries you forward.

Supporting Young People Through Karate
Recent insights from the Youth Sport Trust highlight something many parents already feel:
Children today aren’t moving enough — and it matters.

Official SKIF-GB Announcement
Welcoming back Murakami Shuseki, 8th Dan – SKIF Chief Instructor to Nottingham in May.

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.



