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Friday 19th December 2025 marks our final training session of the year at Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo.

Not quite the final session of 2025 — but certainly a way to finish the year in style.

Congratulations from SKIF-GB on your Dan Grading

A recent Sunday Post feature has highlighted research showing how martial arts such as karate can help women rebuild confidence, resilience, and self-belief after difficult life experiences. The article reinforces what many karateka already know: the benefits of training extend far beyond physical techniques, helping students develop character, emotional strength, and a renewed sense of personal empowerment.

Steve Ashby of Kyoto Shotokan Karate returned to Grimsby to train with Kaizen no-Michi during their final grading session of the year, featuring technical partner drills, kata study and a Christmas dojo social.

Kyoto Instructor Achieves NSPCC Child Protection Certification

Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho (8th Dan) teaches on the SKIF-GB Autumn Karate course on 8th November 2025.

National Squad Weekend: Perth, 24-26th October 2025

Under the glow of the Kyōtō full moon, rumours persist of scarecrows leaving their posts to practise karate in the fields around Bristol. A light-hearted Halloween greeting from Kyōtō Shotokan Karate Dōjō.

51st SKIF-GB National Karate Championships - 2025