Summer Hours start June 21st
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 Summer hours start this year on June 21st and go until September 8th. All levels: Monday & Wednesday: 6 – 7:30pm Saturday: 11am – 12:30pm Posted by: KATE O’ROURKE
Month: January 2016
Interview of Sensei Hanratty by Robert Hargreaves
Can you tell us when and how you started training in karate? I started training in 1969 or 70 with Frank Vernon in Prescott which is just outside of Liverpool. Frank was one of the founder members of the KUGB. In fact Charlie Naylor who was also one of the founders told me that Frank…
Clinic: Sensei Otis Returns!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2010 I am pleased to invite you all to a seminar by Sensei Edmond Otis 8th Dan Edmond Otis – 8th DAN International Chairman AJKA-I Chief Instructor – North America Edmond Otis has practiced Shotokan karate since 1967, and is internationally known as a competitor, instructor, coach, and judge. He is acclaimed…
2010 tournament results online
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2010 Results from the 2010 CSKA tournament are now posted, including both Kumite and Kata. Our apologies to anyone whose name we misspelled. A big thank you to all the competitors, especially our out of town visitors – this year’s tournament was fantastic! Check out our YouTube channel for video highlights. Posted by: KATE…
Help the Team get to Chicago in 2011!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010 Fundraiser! First prize: MacBook Pro Second prize: 16GB iPad Third prize: Telus cell phone Plus many extra prizes and giveaways. All proceeds to aid Canadian Shotokan National Team travel for Worlds Championships in 2011 Draw to be held at our annual Christmas awards dinner December 4, 2010 Tickets $10.00 each or 3…
2011 CSKA Invitational Tournament
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2010 Mark your calendars now for the 2011 CSKA Invitational Tournament. As always, the CSKA is hosting a day of kata, kumite and team kata competitions for both juniors and adults. It’s an action-packed day with great competitors and we always get kudos for the efficiency of the tournament – Sensei Hanratty…
AJKA Camp Wrap-up
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010 The AJKA’s Camp Shotokan finished on August 15th, 2010. Karateka from around the world participated, including Germany, Hungary, Australia, USA and Canada. Sensei Hanratty instructed again this year; Julie Hanratty (1st Dan) and Gary O’Connor (2nd Dan) from the CSKA Honbu club attended the camp. Four days of training with world-class…
Carlsbad Camp Starts in a Month!
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010 This summer’s Camp Shotokan starts August 11th, 2010. CSKA’s chief instructor, Sensei John Hanratty, is attending and instructing again. This is a fantastic camp with something for everyone: instructor training, training for Dan Ranks and Kyu Ranks & Dan Grading, “Karate Kids” camp, and for those accompanying the participants – a…
Instructor Course
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 Sensei Hanratty will be beginning an instructor’s course on Saturday, June 19th. Modules 1 – 4 Adults only 10 am – 4 pm CSKA Honbu dojo. Email Sensei Hanratty for more information. Due to the instructor’s course, there will be no classes for junior students on Saturday June 19th. Posted by:…
Sensei Otis Clinic Postponed
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 Unfortunately, we will be postponing the clinic with Sensei Otis. Due to a family emergency, he is unable to join us this week. We wish him well, and look forward to seeing him at the AJKA camp in August. We will reschedule the clinic – stay tuned for details! Posted by: KATE…