10/06/2026
It is with profound sadness that SKC England announces the death of its Chairman and Chief Instructor, Shihan Eric Pich. Eric has been a pillar of the Shotokan karate movement in England since the early 1970s, firstly as a competor at international events and as the founder and instructor of many successful clubs around north and west London. He was for many years the chief instructor of the Cambridge University Karate Club, guiding them to an unprecedented number of successive victories in the Varsity games. He co-founded SKC England in 2010 and continued to support karate tournaments at national and international level as a coach, referee and tatami chief. Respected by all who gravitated within his ample sphere, Eric continued to teach in spite of the debilitating illness which would finally claim him. He leaves behind a wife, three children, nine grandchildren and a karate world full of people who are all the richer for having known him.
30/11/2025
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All the best to those taking part in today's black belt grading.
Try your best and keep on training, no matter what the result.
We are proud of you all!
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28/09/2025
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Congratulations to all that passed the SKC England karate colured belt grading today!
2x yellow belts
2x green belts
1x purple belt
2 x purple white belts
2 x brown belts
1 x brown white belt
2x brown double white
100% pass rate!
We are very proud of all our students!
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09/04/2025
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Quick reminder that Karate classes at Hendon Leisure Centre are open during half term and Easter.
Thursdays: 6pm to 7pm
Saturdays: 9.30am to 10.30am (9am to 10.30am for Brown and Black Belts).
Open:
Thursday 10, 17 April
Saturday 12, 19 April
And every lesson thereafter.
Do come along if you are not away.
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22/03/2025
Pictures and videos of Dari and Aleks at the Legends Open competition today.
Very well done!
01/03/2025
Sensei Eric, SKCEs chief instructor visited Hendon Shotokan Karate Club today. It was lovely to see Sensei and we found his feedback useful. Thanks Sensei!
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14/12/2024
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There will be NO karate class at Hendon Leisure Centre on Thursday 19 December.
We will have a karate class on Saturday 21 December from 9am to 1030am at Hendon Leisure Centre.
Class fee will £12 for the 90 minute class.
Just in case you wanted a Xmas break karate class!
01/03/2025