CFTS KARATE

Compulsory for all new CFTS beginners to complete prior to training. Note: If a student trains at multiple clubs, they must fill in one...

For any graded person renewing their licence, this must be completed by January 31st of each calendar year and submitted, along with your...

Once again this was a great event and a spectacular day, with amazing spirit being shown by all who competed. The day went without a...

Congratulations to all students who passed their kyu gradings! The weeks following the grading should not be viewed as rest periods -...

Sensei Perry was born in Hertfordshire in 1950 and grew up on a farm. He was not the keenest at school preferring physical and sporting...

My interest in martial arts began like many other people after watching the 1970’s TV series Kung Fu which along with the Bruce Lee films...

Renshi Kidby opened the afternoon’s training thanking everyone for such a good turnout and gave everyone a warm welcome especially Sensei...

Please be aware of the following changes in the way we address our most senior instructors. Prior to this, we have always referred to...

The first course of 2014 promises to be a real eye-opener to the differences between our sister styles. We have seen kata performed by...

English Translation: First Cause Original Okinawan Name: none Information: There are six Taikyoku katas, created by Gichin Funakoshi as...

English Translation: Peaceful Mind Level One Original Okinawan Name: Pinan Nidan Information: Derived from Kanku-Dai by Anko Itosu in the...

English Translation: Peaceful Mind Level Two Original Okinawan Name: Pinan Shodan Information: Derived from Kanku-Dai by Anko Itosu in...

English Translation: Peaceful Mind Level Three Original Okinawan Name: Pinan Sandan Information: Derived from Kanku-Dai by Anko Itosu in...

English Translation: Peaceful Mind Level Four Original Okinawan Name: Pinan Yondan Information: Derived from Kanku-Dai by Anko Itosu in...

English Translation: Peaceful Mind Level Five Original Okinawan Name: Pinan Godan Information: Derived from Kanku-Dai by Anko Itosu in...

English Translation: First Level Horse Riding Original Okinawan Name: Naihanchi Jo Information: Derived from Naihanchi, the kata makes...

English Translation: Second Level Horse Riding Original Okinawan Name: Naihanchi Chu Information: Created by Anko Itosu from Tekki Shodan...

English Translation: Second Level Horse Riding Original Okinawan Name: Naihanchi Ge Information: Created by Anko Itosu from Tekki Shodan...

English Translation: To Storm A Fortress Original Okinawan Name: Passai-dai Information: Bassai-Dai is a very old kata, and there are...