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Sensei James Saunders
- Dec 28, 2011
- 2 min
James Saunders
I began my karate training in 1992 under Sensei Eddie McClagish at Sharnbrook club, affiliated to the Traditional Association of Shotokan...
Sensei Frances Livesey
- Dec 10, 2011
- 2 min
Master Jeff Sawyer - Course 2011
Master Sawyer is a retired police officer who was previously in the armed forces. He has trained in many martial arts for over 30 years....
Sensei Simon McMahon
- Dec 10, 2011
- 1 min
Bedford and Bletchley Area Gradings - December 2011
The Bedford and Bletchley area kyu gradings were held recently. It was a good turnout at both venues and the standards were high....
Sensei Simon McMahon
- Nov 26, 2011
- 1 min
Ashley Banghar
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Renshi Kidby
- Oct 14, 2011
- 1 min
Dan Gradings - October 2011
Dan gradings take months of mental and physical preparation. You need to be physically fit, have good understanding of karate theory, and...
Sensei Simon McMahon
- Sep 23, 2011
- 1 min
David Bidmead
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Sensei Simon McMahon
- Sep 9, 2011
- 2 min
Bedford and Bletchley Area Gradings - September 2011
The Bedford and Bletchley area kyu gradings were held recently. It was a good turnout at both venues and the standards were as high as...
Sensei Simon McMahon
- Aug 26, 2011
- 1 min
Urquhart Crosbie
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Graham Wakley
- Jul 25, 2011
- 2 min
My First Grading
When I first heard the phrase 'grading' I thought of all the exams, assessments, interviews and other formal events I've had to attend...
Sensei Louise Thomas
- Jul 14, 2011
- 2 min
Louise Thomas
Like many adult karate students my karate began when I promised my children that if they kept it up for six weeks I would join them. That...
Sensei Simon McMahon
- Jul 14, 2011
- 2 min
Alexandra Thomas
I started Karate in July 2004, aged nine after being approached by two enthusiastic students from Newton Longville dojo at a village...
Sensei James Saunders
- Jul 5, 2011
- 1 min
Crosby Family Relocate to USA
Sadly, due to work, the Crosby family have had to re-locate to the USA. The whole family have been great supporters of CFTS. For numerous...
Sensei James Saunders
- Jul 1, 2011
- 1 min
Sensei Kidby Awarded 7th Dan
During the recent Sensei Slue course, Sensei Kidby was given a surprise. He was presented with his 7th Dan Black belt in recognition of...
Sensei Simon McMahon
- Jun 24, 2011
- 1 min
Chris Winter
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Sensei Simon McMahon
- Jun 10, 2011
- 1 min
Bedford and Bletchley Area Gradings - June 2011
The Bedford and Bletchley area kyu gradings were held recently. Congratulations to all that passed! The area trophy winners were as...
Renshi Kidby
- May 8, 2011
- 2 min
Competition Day 2011
Congratulations and thanks to everyone who took part. It was a great day that was fun, and ran to time. This event cannot be held without...
Sensei James Saunders
- May 7, 2011
- 2 min
Shihan McClagish Course - May 2011
The 8th of May 2011 saw a very important event in the CFTS calendar and in the karate career of Sensei Eddie McClagish; it was the...
Renshi Kidby
- Mar 12, 2011
- 3 min
Bedford and Bletchley Area Gradings - March 2011
Once again CFTS students from across our area met at Bedford Athletic Stadium, Bletchley Leisure Centre and Margaret Beaufort School in...
Renshi Kidby
- Mar 5, 2011
- 5 min
Christmas Charity Appeal Update
When we first launched our Christmas charity appeal in September 2009 Sensei Kidby was confident of raising a thousand pounds but had...
Renshi Kidby
- Feb 23, 2011
- 12 min
Michael Randall - An Interview
With close on forty years' karate training Sensei Randall is one of the first Karate practitioners in this country. He is a shy, quiet...