All the CFTS clubs had condidates representing them in the recent dan gradings held in Kempston, Bedford, on Saturday 28th March 2026. The standard was incredibly high and all the Instructors Committee panel felt that all the candidates demonstrated great skill and determination. All nine shodan and nidan candidates were successful in the morning session, photo shown below. The graders were; Brett Keith - Shodan - Newport Pagnell Liam Beilby - Shodan - Newton Longville Eesha Chudasama -...

Another great grading day for Milton Keynes area students with some great spirit and determination being shown by everyone. It was also great to see the parents of the school club students giving their support and watching their children grade, as they don't get the opportunity to view the school clubs in lessons. We had two students that double graded; one went straight to green belt and another straight to purple belt, so well done to you. Double grading only occurs when the student has...

The MK area gradings were held on Sunday November 16th with students from all MK area clubs participating.