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Shiai and Budo- No Contradiction
After 50 years since the establishment of karate in the UK, and the best part of a century since its formal adoption as a branch of Japanese budo, I thought […]
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In Memoriam
Matthew Rathmill, Sandan DOB 28.09.70.When and where did you start karate? Early 80s at Temple St Church Hall, Middleton Bushido Karate Club.First instructor: Sensei Phil MoultonFirst started teaching: 88-89 started to help at […]
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Ian Marsden, Sandan
DOB 10/09/65When and where did you start karate? 1999.Why did you start? I started for fitness and ended up loving itFirst instructor? First time was with GKR in Leyland, then moved to Shotokan in […]
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Competition Honours Board
Date Event Venue Category Name Result 31/05/26 AMA National Champs Castle Leisure Ctr, Bury Vets 46+ Kumite Richard Swann SILVER 01/02/26 EKA Open Leigh Sports Village Vets team kumite Richard […]
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Legal and Compliance
Tower Shukokai is affiliated to the Amateur Martial Association (AMA) and, through them, English Karate and the World Union of Karatedo Federations (WUKF). We are bound by their policies and practices, and […]
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Motivation
Discussing my history with a fellow martial artist, I was asked; “what keeps you motivated after so many decades in karate?” I reflected that motivation changes with the passing of […]
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Katie Keppie, Shodan. Lead Welfare & Safeguarding Officer
DOB 05/04/68When and where did you start karate? 2005, Darwen Leisure CentreWhy did you start karate? Ellie wanted to do Karate and I had to train with herFirst instructor? Andy AllwoodFirst started teaching? 2010 at […]
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Dr Richard Swann, Nidan
Name: Richard Swann When and where did you start karate? Started in my teens at a non-traditional club. Enjoyed the exercise but found it lacked something. Stayed for a couple of […]
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Philip Wan, Sandan
DOB 20/03/1978Started karate in 1989Started karate for self defence and fitness1st instructor Andy Allwood Date of Shodan 30/5/2009, Andy Allwood, Martyn Skipper, Matt Rathmill Date of Nidan 19/1/2013 Andy Allwood, Martyn Skipper, Ian Marsden Date of […]