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80th D-Day Anniversary Celebrations

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On a recent trip to France in June to witness the 80th D-Day Anniversary celebrations in Normandy, our Chief Instructor Steve Cameron took the opportunity to visit Ouistreham Shotokan Karate Club within walking distance of his accommodation.
 
After introducing himself to Abdou, the 5th Dan Club Chief Instructor, Steve was invited and given the privilege of taking the class to teach Junro Shodan, spreading the word about IJKA and the other kata.
 
Solid proof that quality karate is a universal language as Steve’s French is extremely limited.
Steve extends posthumous thanks to his late Sensei, Kato Shihan, for teaching him well.
 
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IJKA UK Winter seminar

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The IJKA UK Winter Seminar took place at Worcester on 11th February 2023.

Keith Crighton Sensei 7th Dan IJKA took the seminar and his 50 years with Kato Shihan were evident in the quality of instruction given throughout the day.
Mind games with Kihon and Kumite routines were excellent, as was the focus on the ‘Shodan’ katas, Bassai Dai and Junro Shodan.

Congratulations to James Spry and Chris Adams of the Worcester Dojo for successfully reaching the first step, Shodan, on the day.

Kato Shihan’s spirit was with us in the dojo.

IJKA UK look forward to more seminars this year.

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Some of the attendees at the seminar