The club is happy to announce that it has returned to the real dojo.

With our return, beginners are welcome once more (subject to requirements of Covid 19 restrictions).
Age 12+ only please.
We are respecting government guidelines on social distancing so we ask you to realise and respect that this will impact on student numbers allowed in our dojo at any one time.
The safety of our students is paramount.

We have put together all the information regarding how we are safely running our club in the new normal on a dedicated page Karate and Covid 19

Osu,

Kato Shihan 22 July 1943 ~ 16 April 2020

Kato Shihan did not want anyone to mourn his passing but insisted we sing his favourite song whilst raising a glass:-

If I fall or if I perish
Don’t you dare to grieve for me
Drink that red wine to the bottom
Break them glasses to the ground
Heeey, loyal true my friends
All you sing this song
And remember me
If I fall or if I perish
Don’t you dare to call a priest
You shall come to where I’m lying
Dance a heavy dance for me.
Heeey, loyal true my friends
All you sing this song
And remember me
If I fall or if I perish
Memories shall be alive
Of my vivid life and wild heart
Of the track that’s left by me

One year on, raise a glass to the Absolute Genius and his legacy that will live on forever.
Kampai….OSS

The latest Shotokan Karate Magazine features a Tribute to a Karate Master ~ Sadashige Kato 10th Dan IJKA.

Issue 147 March 2021 is now available to purchase from SKM. This is a magazine published quarterly in England.
Please visit the SKM Website for details of how to purchase.

A very apt quote from the Dalai Lama…
“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality”.

Osu,

Gichin Funakoshi the founder of Shotokan, penned 20 precepts as guiding principles for future karate generations to follow and #9 Karate is a life long pursuit drives us on to find ways to continue the journey in difficult circumstances.

Just like the Okinawans who trained in secret in the early formation days of karate, Worcester Shotokan Karate Club refuses to be beaten by the latest English lockdown.

The club reopened it’s virtual dojo on Monday 4th January.

When lockdown lifts the club will enjoy a seamless transition back to our real dojos.

The club regrets that we cannot accept new members at this time.

Ossu,