Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do (England) News Articles

Okinawa Trip - October 2018

Steve Woolston — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:49:43 +0000

Members of the dojo recently returned from an amazing two-week trip to Okinawa, Japan where they were lucky enough to train many times under our teacher Arakaki Toshimitsu Sensei (10th dan, Hanshi).

In addition to the training opportunities we had, we also enjoyed taking part int he global "100 Kata" challenge and met with many karate friends from around the globe.

Please feel free to take a moment and look at some of our pictures from the trip: CLICK HERE

* FREE CLASSES: January 2019 *

Steve Woolston — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:15:11 +0000

All kids and adult classes are free for new students throughout the month of January if you sign-up before the end of 2018, so why not come down and give karate a try - you've literally nothing to lose!

New Karate Class - Beginners Only (adults)

Steve Woolston — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 10:30:22 +0000

Starting on Wednesday 11th January 2017, this will be a new class aimed specifically at adults who are complete beginners to the fascinating art of Okinawan karate.

This opportunity will be available to a limited number of people only, due to the traditional way of teaching karate in a small group environment and will consist of a maximum of 8 students only.

Beginners and novices only, so you will be confident that everyone is starting from the same point and all will be struck with a sudden lack of coordination, nerves and trepidation but these classes will be guaranteed to change you if given the chance to flourish!

Our teachers are DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checked, and each have over 22 years experience in learning & teaching the art of karate.

Christmas & New Year Class Schedule 2016/17

Steve Woolston — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 16:52:29 +0000

Class Dates and Times for Christmas & New Year 2016/17:

2016
Friday 23rd December - kids (6pm - 7pm) / adults (7:30pm - 9pm)
Monday 26th December - NO CLASSES (Bank Holiday)
Wednesday 28th December - adults (7:45pm - 9:15pm)
Friday 30th December - kids (6pm - 7pm) / adults (7:30pm - 9pm)

2017
Monday 2nd January - NO CLASSES (Bank Holiday)
Wednesday 4th January - adults (7:45pm - 9:15pm)
Friday 6th January - kids (6pm - 7pm) / adults (7:30pm - 9pm)
Sunday 8th January - black belt only class

Okinawa 2016 Trip

Tanya Hooper — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:10:39 +0000

On Saturday 22nd October, seven members of the Dojo travelled to Okinawa, Japan. The weather was a scourching 29 degrees when we arrived. We rushed to the main street in Naha to witness the World Record Breaking attempt of the most people performing a kata at the same time. There were over 3000 adults and children lined up in the street and the performance was spectacular. We were also asked to perform in a karate demonstration, which was part of the 6th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival, which was a great honour.

We had lots of fantastic training with our Okinawan teacher Arakaki Sensei, and met with many karate friends from around the globe. Please take a minute to look at some of our pictures.

Father's Day Class

Tanya Hooper — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:17:22 +0100

On Friday 17th June, we had a special Father's Day children's class, where all the children invited their Dads or Grandads to join them at training. The Dads (and one Mum) threw themselves 100% into the training and joining in with the games and exercises. The children became teachers and taught their parent the start of fukyugata- ichi kata. A fantastic fun class, well done Dads!

Relay for Life Event

Tanya Hooper — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 22:41:27 +0100

This year the Dojo members have formed a team and entered the Relay for Life Event which is being held at the Sports Park, next to the College. It is a 24 hour relay, where at least one member of the team must be walking around the track. We sadly lost a member to cancer this year, after a very brave and proud battle. If you would like to donate to our team please copy and paste the link below all monies goes to Cancer research. There will also be lots going on over the 24 hours, live music, demonstrations and stalls, which are run by each team, so why not pop along and support us from the side lines. Thank You.

http://relay.cancerresearchuk.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/General?team_id=8781&pg=team&fr_id=1595

Norway Trip 2016

Tanya Hooper — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:42:57 +0100

We had the enormous pleasure of being invited to the Oystre Slidre Karate Club's 20th Anniversary at the weekend. Matsubayashi members from across Germany, Ireland, England and Norway met for a series of seminars taken by the various Sensei present. During the day we also had a lesson of Norweigian Dance. To celebrate the end of the weekend a magnificent dinner was held at the local hotel.

100 Kobudo Kata Challenge

Tanya Hooper — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 22:31:31 +0100

10 members of the club successfully completed the 100 Kobudo Kata Challenge, by performing Shiromatsu no kon in less than 2hrs. Fantastic Achievement.

Children's Karate Classes

Tanya Hooper — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 16:36:24 +0000

Children's Classes are held twice a week at the Christ Church Dojo. Children from the age of 5 are welcome to come along and join in. The children start working on their first gradings soon after joining, but as the classes are run in the form of games and exercise they hardly realise. Sensei Sally takes the classes and she has over 25 years of Karate Training. Karate helps with concentration, behaviour, learning and social skills. Classes are from 6pm to 7pm and you can pay as you train. If you would like anymore information or would like to come along, please email the club via the CONTACT US link. We look forward to seeing you soon.