CFTS KARATE

As part of our series of 'CFTS: Off The Mat', Sensei Matt Eagles talks about his recent trip to Japan... Sensei Matt Eagles returned...

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The CFTS Competition Day on Saturday 18th April 2015 was a great success. The day started with the under 10's kata category and the...

A few words from Shihan McClagish on the recent sad passing of Francesca Richardson: Francesca was a fabulous little girl and karate...

I had only two weeks notice of my Shodan grading. Even though my Mum and Dad told me to learn all the history and theory, I had to learn...

Read 'My Shodan Experience'! I started my Karate journey in February 2009 when I was seven at the Riseley Club learning from Sensei...

Newton Longville had a club record of 24 students grading and all were successful, congratulations go to you all from your Sensei's and...

Congratulations to CFTS's newest Dan grades, who after a gruelling, hard fought grading on Saturday 21st March, were awarded Shodan. The...

What is grading and what is required? To grade is to take an examination for the next level, to be awarded the next coloured belt. The belts in CFTS begin at beginner’s level which is white. The first awarded coloured belt is blue and is usually taken after only a few short weeks of training. Subsequent grading examinations take place in March, July and November, if the student is ready. To grade for any colour is a reward for diligent practice and not a right. We train to ge

Read 'My Shodan Experience!' I believe that it was about 18 or 19 years ago when I first stepped into a karate dojo which was run by now...

Another round of gradings took place as we changed from February to March. It was a very successful one too. Many congratulations must go...

We are all aware of how many martial arts organisations, federations, associations and clubs there are around today. In fact every...

Having been a first Kyu in first Wado and then Shotokan, I had dreamed of achieving my Shodan for years, but I felt that some big change...

Read 'My Shodan Experience'! I have had an interest in Martial arts for many years, and began training in Wado-Ryu Karate in 1985 at the...

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This book is definitely not a riveting bedtime read! None-the-less it is a very easily read reference book. It has over 500 Shotokan...

A gracious invite from Harada Sensei for Sunday 18th January 2015 training in Southampton allowed fortunate CFTS Sensei's McMahon,...

The Newton Longville Tiny Tigerz, pictured here before Christmas, are looking for more Tigerz to join in the fun. If you know anyone with...

Upcoming courses for this year: Please be aware of the following regarding ALL courses; Tickets must be purchased in advance from your...