02/09/2026
Working on Bunkai (application of Kata) this week. Classes are still peaceful as everyone settles into the new school year.
Yesterday was very much “figure it out yourselves”. We started with Gekasai then Saifa, Seunchin and finally Saizan. Students asked to select a piece of the kata, figure out (or remember) the Bunkai and then show us what you know. We then made improvements and developed understanding.
Was a very impressive effort all round.
We will continue this through Thursday with Bunkai and a flow drill for kata Saipai.
29/08/2026
If anyone is stuck for something to do today - come on down to The John Charles on Churwell hill for .
Live music all day, bouncy castles and inflatable slides for the kids, face painting and of course a few beers!
23/08/2026
please see below the class times for the remainder of August.
Monday 24nd - 6:00 to 7:30
Tuesday 25th - 6:00 to 7:30
Thursday 27th - 6:00 to 7:30
Saturday 29th - 10:00 to 11:30
*Monday 31st (bank holiday) - closed*
After bank holiday Monday we are back to normal!
Mondays and Tuesdays:
5:30 to 6:30 - Junior Class
6:30 to 8:00 - Open Class
Thursdays:
5:30 to 6:30 - Sports karate
6:30 to 8:00 - Advanced class
Saturdays:
9:00 to 10:00 - Adults Class
10:00 to 11:30 - Open Class
Any questions just let me know.
Thanks
Tony
17/08/2026
****Class time Reminder****
Quick reminder of our class times over the summer.
I’m currently on annual leave in Spain. Dave has kindly agreed to keep some classes open while we are away.
🥋Our summer classes are:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 to 7:30
And
Saturday 10:00 to 11:30
While we have been away, Dave has opted to keep Tuesday and Thursday classes open.
So;
🥋Tuesday and Thursday classes - 6:00 to 7:30 have run and will continue to run until we return.
❗️‼️Except: Thursday 20th as both Dave and I are away that same day! ‼️❗️
We will get back to normal classes at the start of September. I’ll send a reminder nearer the time.
12/08/2026
****ADULT ONLY CLASS****
That’s right folks - time to get into the detail!
Adults only classes will be running between 9:00 and 10:00 am every Saturday followed by our open class between 10:00 and 11:30.
These will kick off from September 5th.
If we have plenty of interest and it seems like the right thing to do, we may extend this class to 90mins - but we will cross that bridge when we get to it.
This is strictly 18+ and classes will be £5 each. This will help fund additional equipment, weapons and Dojo improvements (like new bathrooms😳).
This is open to both existing students and new adults who may wish to train with us.
Get the ⏰ set, get out of bed, and hit the mats!
21/07/2026
**Class time reminder**
Normal classes tonight - then we move to our summer timetable.
From Thursday 23rd July:
Monday 6:00 to 7:30
Tuesday 6:00 to 7:30
Thursdays 6:00 to 7:30
Saturday 10:00 to 11:30
While we are away (4th to 19th august
inclusive)
Only Tuesday and Thursday classes are running! We normally fully close but Dave has offered to keep the classes on.
WE ARE CLOSED THURSDAY 20th AUGUST AS BOTH DAVE AND I ARE AWAY.
We will get the Thursday sports class back on when I get back from annual leave.
Any questions just shout up!
Thanks
Tony
