Welcome - Yokoso!

You have chosen one of the finest Karate clubs in the area, dedicated to making your martial arts experience both enjoyable and educational.

Our experienced instructors have studied and trained for many years to qualify
as the Yushikai Karate Academy team. Now their primary task is to assist you
in being the best that you can be.

We will help you acquire effective self-defence skills and at the same time we provide a comprehensive program for personal development. It is our goal to raise the overall quality of our students' lives.

Although we honor centuries-old martial arts traditions, we are not static. We constantly seek new and innovative ways to enthuse and excite our students.

Your best interests are always uppermost in our minds. Our instructors are always ready to help you in any way during your training. We will be happy to discuss your progress at any time. Contact us to let us know how we can help you

BLACK BELT SUCCESS

Congratulations are in order for two of our members who passed their Dan Gradings at the recent JKA Spring Course in Guildford on the 4th May.

Stephen Crittell has been training with the club for almost ten years and has shown great dedication and perseverance during this time. We were all very pleased for Stephen (Danger) when it was announced that he had passed his Shodan (1st Dan).

Later in the afternoon, David Horne put in a strong performance of Kata Jion and Heian Sandan on his way to passing his Nidan (2nd Dan) . Well-Done to you both!!

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JKA Spring Karate Course

The JKA Spring '08 Karate Course was held in Guildford from Friday 2nd through to Monday 5th May. The special guest instructors this year were Osaka Sensei (8th Dan), Omura Sensei (7th Dan), Ohta Sensei (6th Dan) and multiple time world Kata champion and the first female instructor to attend our course, Nakata Sensei (4th Dan). The attendees were split into four groups and the instructors rotated each day so that all could benefit from their expertise. There were many academy members in attendance and an educational and enjoyable weekend was had by all.

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Kyu Grading Results

The first kyu grading of 2008 took place at Mayflower School on the 29th March. JKA England Chief Instructor, Sensei Ohta started the day with two pre-grading training sessions, the first was aimed at our more advanced members, with the second class catering for white to green belts.

After a short break, the kyu test began and we are delighted with the result. All of our members were succesful in gaining their promotions with only one member having to re-take the kata section next time.

Congratulations everyone and keep up the good work!

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Three New Black Belts
On the 16th March 2008, members of the Yushikai Karate Academy travelled to Wellingborough for their Black Belt grading. The two hour training course kicked off at 11am and the grading itself consisted of a range of kihon (basic techniques) combinations, Kata (forms) and Kumite. Congratulations to Serge Bagley, Connor Madle and Shania Seewoonerain who were all succesful in passing their 1st Dans under the watchful eyes of Sensei Ohta. The next Dan Grading is in May at Guildford!