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2025 News


October Dan Grading, AGM, and Training
Saturday 4th October saw the second and final Dan grading of the year as well as AGM and Grading Scoring Feedback Training. Dan Grading: The candidates were from across both of the CFTS areas and had 4 shodan and 1 nidan candidate. Karl and Michelle of Kempston, Charlie of Brickhill, Tim of Newport Pagnell and Lewis of Bletchley arrived at the Kempston dojo for a test of their physical skills and understanding of karate. Whilst we can’t divulge too much of what they did, they
Sensei Steve Cook
Oct 12


Sensei Simon Oliver - Course Report
On Saturday 6th September, a large number of CFTS students made their way to St Thomas More School in Bedford for a seminar with Sensei...
Sensei Dan Young
Sep 10


Farewell Presentation - Sensei Jan and Viv Wilson
On 29th July 2025, The Newport Pagnell Club said thank you and farewell to our esteemed and treasured Sensei Jan and Sensei Viv Wilson, who were about to commence their retirement from Karate after over 40 years of training, teaching and examining. 
Sensei Mickila Travis
Aug 22


Shinken Taira Sensei
Shinken Taira, born in 1897 in Okinawa, Japan, was a renowned martial artist best known for his significant contributions to the study...
Sensei Dan Young
Aug 2


Milton Keynes Area Grading Report - July 2025
The MK area gradings were held on Sunday July 6th with students from all MK area clubs participating. The standards were high and...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jul 28
Bedford Area Grading Report July 2025
Saturday 5th July saw the second grading of the year for the Bedford area. Students gathered at our grading venue, St Thomas More. We...
Sensei Dan Young
Jul 27
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