CFTS KARATE

Saturday 5th July saw the second grading of the year for the Bedford area. Students gathered at our grading venue, St Thomas More. We...

On Saturday 15th March, a large contingent of dan grades and all levels of brown belt from the Bedford Area made a short trip to Cranfield University to train under Sensei Brian Bates (Zanshin Karate) and Sensei Les Bubka (Les Bubka Karate Jutsu).

Congratulations go to Sensei Elliott Thomas who successfully graded to Nidan. It was a long, hard fought grading and Elliott emerged...

Saturday 8th March was the Milton Keynes area kyu grading, held at Knowles Primary School, Bletchley.

Saturday 8th March, saw us have our first grading of the year at a new venue, St. Thomas More Secondary School.

The Bedford Area March Kyu Gradings has had a change of venue and will now take place at St Thomas More Secondary School, Bedford.

My karate journey began in 2013 when I was a second year University student looking to do an extracurricular activity instead of having...

Updated - January 2025 Following the sudden and unexpected passing of Sensei Matt Eagles in 2023, former member of the CFTS, student of our club and a close personal friend both in and out of the dojo, we decided create an award to his memory. The Matt Eagles Memorial Shield is presented twice a year, in January and July, to the student who in our dojos has displayed the finest karate-do and shown dedication, determination, humility and kindness both inside and outside the d

As one year draws to a close, we are looking forward to 2025 and all the opportunities it brings. Many of you have already been sent this...

An article by Sensei Dan Young Sunday 8th December saw the culmination of a years worth of studying under Sensei John Titchen (7th dan)...

On Saturday 30th November, CFTS had its first Competition Day since 2018! It was a fantastic event, really well-supported, with karateka...

This was the last kyu grading of 2024 with a great turnout across all CFTS clubs. Bedford Area Report Saturday 9th November saw our final...

Saturday the 7th September 2024 saw the second Dan grading of the year and the Dan Grade Annual General Meeting. Incorporated into this...

Book review by Sensei Dan Young. This book series was written by 9th dan Shito-Ryu instructor Fumio Demura Sensei, who sadly passed away...

Milton Keynes The MK area gradings were held on Sunday July 7th with students from all MK area clubs participating. The standards were...

Venue: Lord Grey School, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Bucks The second open course given by the CFTS Instructors happened on Saturday...

Four nervous candidates attended the Dan gradings on Saturday 23rd March. The grading day was split into two halves, with a Shodan and...

Final update, Saturday 20th April In order for students to have enough time to prepare for their grading, the Instructors Committee have...

2024 has brought with it some updates to the vocabulary list we use in CFTS. There are several additions and edits, and with them some resources to help you learn. It's always good to know this vocabulary at any level, and we encourage you to try to learn as much as you can, but there are some specific milestones where you will be asked to show your learning: At Shodan level, you will be required to know the items in this list: Parts of the Body At Nidan level, you will be re

Milton Keynes Area A big turnout for this grading day with great spirit and determination being shown at all levels. We welcomed the new...