Wales and West SKIGB

Wales and West SKIGB

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Regional group for Wales & West of England Karate clubs within the SKI-GB

04/08/2026

🥋 30 Years. One Special Weekend. 🥋

We’re incredibly proud to announce our 30th Anniversary Seminar, celebrating three decades of Kyōtō Shotokan Karate Dōjō.

Joining us for this special occasion are two exceptional instructors:

🥋 Sensei Dave Kershaw – 8th Dan
🥋 Sensei Dorian Fretwell – 8th Dan

For me personally, this is particularly special. Dave Sensei was the instructor who introduced me to karate back in 1984, beginning a journey that ultimately led to the founding of Kyōtō in 1996. To welcome him back to teach at our 30th Anniversary is something I never imagined all those years ago.

Whether you’re one of our own students, a member of another dojo, or simply looking for an outstanding weekend of traditional Shotokan Karate, we’d love you to join us as we celebrate this milestone together.

📖 Read the full announcement and event details here:

👉 https://www.kyotokaratebristol.co.uk/news/30th-anniversary-seminar-dave-kershaw-dorian-fretwell-2026

We look forward to seeing old friends, welcoming new faces, and celebrating 30 years of karate in Bristol together.

Photos from Wales and West SKIGB's post 27/07/2026
05/05/2026

WALES & SOUTHWEST KARATE SQUAD

Train together. Improve together. Represent together.

Our next SKIF-GB Wales & Southwest Regional Squad Development Session takes place this May in Newport.
Open to squad members and those looking to develop competition-level performance.

📅 Sunday 10th May 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Beaufort Centre, Newport (NP19 7UB)
💷 £15

Focused training. Tactical development. Regional standard.

This is where we sharpen the details—timing, distance, control, and mindset.

📲 Follow updates: .wales.southwest

24/09/2025

Happy Birthday Sensei Nick! Have a great day! OSS 🎂🎉🥳🍻👊🏼

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