CFTS KARATE

English Translation: Eighteen Hands Original Okinawan Name: none Information: A Goju-Ryu kata also using shiko-dachi stance.

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

Welcome to 2014! The new CFTS year has a great deal in store with plenty to look forward to. Please ensure you check the calendar and...

Jodan attack Attacker: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Defender: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Attacker: Step forward jodan oi-zuki (head punch) in...

Jodan attack Attacker: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Defender: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Attacker: Step forward jodan oi-zuki (head punch)...

Jodan attack Attacker: In jiyu dachi Defender: In jiyu dachi Attacker: Step in migi jodan-zuki Defender: Age-uke/migi chudan Defender:...

Jodan attack Attacker: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Defender: Jiyu-dachi (Ready stance) Attacker: Step in right jodan oi-zuki Defender:...

Please be aware that for Jiyu Ippon Set 5, the counter that is applied after the sweep or takedown is completely free and is the...

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

Congratulations to all students who passed their kyu gradings! For those going for 3rd kyu, you should know the Dojo Kun in both Japanese...

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Recently in the Bunyan Centre, Bedford CFTS students and guests met up for a seminar by guest instructor Master of Ju-Jitsu Jeff Sawyer....

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On October 12th, CFTS Dan grades met up for the Annual General Meeting and training day. However with a new twist the day started with...

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Congratulations to all students who passed their kyu gradings. As it usually happens at this time of the year, the numbers were down but...

I began my karate training in January 2006, at the age of 34, after a discussion at work with Sensei Saunders. He persuaded me to give...

An absolutely compulsive read essential for all karate-ka, compulsory for any potential CFTS Dan grade. This is a book I first read in...