Bethnal Green KDS would like to invite you to the first all grades UK course of the year. The course will be mentored by Marie Kellet (5th Dan, KDS Gwent). Times 12:30 – 13:30 2nd to 5th Dans 14:00 – 17.00 all grades Venue Valentines High School, Perth Road, Ilford, London, IG2 6DB Nearest tube: Gants Hill Cost Adults £20 Concessions £15 Social Saturday social for food and drinks is… Read More »19 Feb, Bethnal Green London, all grades
Oxford University KDS held the last course before the Pandemic lockdown and is proud to host the first course after the easing of the Pandemic. We regret that due to the Pandemic, both the Government and the University restrictions, we are unable to welcome overseas members to this course. We will however hope to be able to do so soon. For further information, contact Minh: [email protected] Covid update Please note the… Read More »10-11 July, Oxford, black and brown belt
It is with great sadness that we announce that on 26th February 2021 Mitsusuke Harada Sensei MBE, the Principal and Chief instructor of the Karate-Do Shotokai (KDS) passed away peacefully at home. Harada Sensei was a unique individual and a living legend in the Martial Arts world. His passing is a huge loss and impact to his students and friends alike. He was a direct student of Gichin Funakoshi O’Sensei,… Read More »Announcement – Mitsusuke Harada Sensei MBE
Dear KDS members UK and overseas, We hope you are all well and coping with this very unprecedented, difficult and challenging time. It’s important you look after yourselves, your family and friends. We hope this will pass and look forward to meeting again soon in a dojo where we can practice together again. Until then look after yourselves and take care, Sensei Harada and Marie Kellett KDS practices and courses… Read More »Covid-19 (coronavirus)
There are still more men training in martial arts than women. This needs to change. Equality is not a women’s issue, gender equality is essential for martial arts to thrive. A gender equal world can be healthier, wealthier and more harmonious – so what’s not great about that? So let’s make it happen. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day. We can… Read More »International Women’s Day
Harada Sensei and the KDS would like to congratulate the following members on achieving their next level of development in their karate practice. 1st Dan Etienne Kaiser, KeeleLaura Scott, KeeleStacey Harris, Bethnal GreenLaurence Newson, LondonLola Woodward, LondonRichard Plaskow, Herts 2nd Dan Nabil Douirari, CardiffSusan Stratton, Cardiff 3rd Dan David Adams, GwentJoseph Cooper, Norwich
Facebook Twitter Bethnal Green invite you to the first all grades course of the year. The course will be mentored by Marie Kellett (5th Dan, KDS Gwent) and led by Stacey Harris (1st Dan, KDS Bethnal Green) and Will Black (3rd Dan, KDS London). Practice times 12 – 13:00 2nd to 5th Dan 13:30 – 16:30All grades Location Mulberry Academy, Shoreditch, Gosset Street, London E2 6NW Cost Adults – £20Concessions… Read More »1 Feb, Bethnal Green, all grades
The first KDS course of the year, setting the technical direction for 2020. How to book Please confirm in advance to secure your place at the social event. Email: [email protected] Venue Cantell School,Violet Rd, Southampton SO16 3GJ Training times Saturday10:30 – 13:00Sports Hall 16:00 – 18:00Gym Sunday10:00 – 12:30Sports Hall Social Meal at La Regatta. La Regatta Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AR
Facebook Friday 29 November – Sunday 1 December As another year draws to a close, a warm welcome awaits you and your members to the KDS Winter School 2019, overseen by our Principal and Chief Instructor, Mitsusuke Harada Sensei MB Register now Venue Keele University,Sports Centre,Keele,StaffordshireST5 5BG,Great Britain How to get here Campus map Practice times Friday 29 November Walshaw Hall19:00 – 21:00 Saturday 30 November Walshaw Hall10.30 – 12.30… Read More »Winter School 2019
Essex KDS welcome you to our club course on 11-13 October 2019. Following the success of last year we will again be holding the course in the nearby Hertfordshire town of Ware. The 2nd Dan group will be leading, under the guidance of Ian McKenzie, 5th Dan. Location The Chauncy SchoolPark RdWareSG12 0DP Times Friday 11 October 19.30 – 21:00 Saturday 12 October11:00 – 13:00 Saturday 12 October15:00 – 17:00… Read More »11-13 October, Essex course