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Black Belt Gasshuku | Immersion of Strength, Spirit, and Sanseiru
In karate, Gasshuku (合宿) — plural Gasshukus — means a training camp or intensive group training session. The word literally breaks down as: “Ga” (合) – together, combined “Shuku” (宿) – lodging or staying So, in essence, gasshuku means “training together under one roof”...
7 Reasons Why Randori Makes the Perfect Warm-up
In Kimura Shukokai karate, power isn't rigid - it's fluid, elastic, and flowing. Randori (free sparring) lets you warm up in constant motion: sweeps turn into strikes, strikes blend into blocks, and footwork ebbs and flows. Here are 7 key benefits: Gets your whole...
And the winners are…
Congratulations to all our winning students on your outstanding achievements! Thank you for another year of continued growth and training. OSAAA! L to R below: Student of the Year 4-5s | Maahir Hendricks Student of the Year 6-7s | Yusra Parker Student of the Year...
Lessons, Legacy and Leadership with Team Finland
Almost two weeks have passed since Team Finland visited for a weekend gasshuku, giving me a lot to reflect on. And what a weekend it was. Claremont dojo had Kimura Shukokai hosting Shihan George and his team of 12 karateka for a weekend of training, learning and Budo...
Starting Karate | And my one regret
I walked into the dojo for the first time at the start of this year, not really sure what to expect as an adult beginner. Just recently I went through my first grading, and to be completely honest, it was one of the most intense but rewarding experiences I’ve ever...
Finding my edge | From rust to the ring
When I came back to training with Bruce after so many years away, I wasn’t chasing competition or big goals, I just wanted to get fit again. Life had gotten busy, and I’d lost touch with that part of myself that thrived on movement and discipline. Walking back into...