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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
SKIF-GB Karate seminars/courses; competitions and more - calendar for 2026
Kyoto Shotokan Karate Dojo was honoured to be represented at the BBC Radio Bristol Make a Difference Awards 2025, where Chief Instructor, Sensei Steve Ashby, attended as a finalist in the Active Award category.
Please find attached the Entry Form for the upcoming National Championships.
