CFTS KARATE

Karate can be translated as the way of karate which does not only mean the method of training but also how we conduct ourselves and our...

A History of Karate (part two) is the continuing article from Sensei Dan Young and gives some good background information on the history...

As you may or may not be aware, Sensei Andy Gillies, one among us who has truly found karate-do, spends much time researching our chosen...

A History of Karate (part one) is an interesting article from Sensei Dan Young and gives some good background information on the history...

In the Beginning... There are many different reasons why people choose to start karate – some do it for fitness, some to learn to defend...

This article was compiled by Simon McMahon from an article by Geoff Thompson, author of “The 3 Second Fighter” and many other books....

Sensei McClagish demonstrating Juji-Gatami Grappling is an essential part of a karate-ka's armoury. Any fight out on the street could...

Here are some various quotes that may amuse you, may make you think about yourself and the way you train or may be a source of...

One evening after our usual training session in Bletchley Leisure Centre I was sitting in the changing room gathering my thoughts and...

When I first heard the phrase 'grading' I thought of all the exams, assessments, interviews and other formal events I've had to attend...