Here is a fantastic shotokan karate video, showing Sensei Enoeda, when he first arrived in the UK and the senior KUGB Sensei. This is an amazing video, a bit lacking in film quality, but making up with the sheer quality of content. An absolute gem, grab a coffee, sit back and watch shotokan karate at… Continue Reading
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Classic Shotokan Karate Video Sensei Enoeda And The KUGB Senior Sensei
Here is a fantastic shotokan karate video, showing Sensei Enoeda, when he first arrived in the UK and the senior KUGB Sensei. This is an amazing video, a bit lacking in film quality, but making up with the sheer quality of content. An absolute gem, grab a coffee, sit back and watch shotokan karate at…… Continue Reading
Heian Godan Final Combination Video
I produced this quick video at biggleswade karate club, mainly for the purple belts at our dojo. This is the way we practice the final manji gamae uke combinations in shotokan karate kata, Heian Godan. This combination does vary between shotokan dojo and associations. A common mistake in this combination is when karateka rush through…… Continue Reading
Shotokan kata Bassai Dai Tutorial
At Zanshin, we use Bassai dai as one of the 5 testing kata from brown belt (3rd Kyu) to 1st Degree black belt (shodan). Bassai Dai translates as “To storm a fortress” and is practiced in many styles of karate. There are many variations of the original Passai, which was the original name for Bassai….… Continue Reading
Michael and Stuart Selected For The England Squad 2013!
I am very proud and pleased to inform everyone that Michael Stevenson and Stuart Amos recently tried out for the KUGB England squad at the Red Triangle Dojo and were both successful! Due to a broken hand, Michael could only enter the Kata selections. When he called me to let me know he was successful,…… Continue Reading
Training Start Dates & Happy New Year 2013
Happy New year! Our first class back is at St Ives karate club, 6-7pm. Then onto Biggleswade karate club for the adult class at 7.45pm. From Tuesday onwards, all classes are back to normal. I hope everyone has had a great christmas and once again, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!…… Continue Reading
Zanshin Club Competition 2012
Saturday 24th November 2012 This years inter-club karate competition took place at Biggleswade karate club and was a huge success. There was kumite (sparring), kata (forms) and team kata (3 people moving in unison), for all ages and grades. All the kids showed tremendous spirit and even the smallest and most nervous karateka, showed everyone…… Continue Reading
Finish Dates 2012 and Start Dates 2013
The last class of 2012 is the adult class at Biggleswade, Wednesday 19th December 2012, 7pm – 8pm. The first class back will be St Ives, Tuesday 8th January 2013, 6pm – 7pm. Please keep your eye on our Facebook page and newsletter, as we will probably be adding a few classes before our official…… Continue Reading
Biggleswade Karate Club New Adult Class
A new adult karate class has now started at Biggleswade karate club. The class runs from 7.45pm till 9.00pm every Tuesday evening and caters for adults of any age and any fitness level. Please feel free to call for more information 07730666796 or email info@zanshinmkd.com… Continue Reading
September 2012 Karate Examinations
The Summer is over and at Zanshin karate club, that means one thing, SEPTEMBER exams! September exams are usually quiet, due to the fact that during the summer months, many people have holidays and time away from the dojo. Because of this,there seems to be a little more tension in the air than usual, maybe this…… Continue Reading