KydoGrading day:
Congratulations for passing their grade:
Clarke, Ivy, Timi, jack, Rocco, Scarlett, Charlotte, Jake, Myles, Max, Chris, Harry & Nikola, Theadora & George and James ... See MoreSee Less
Karate continues through these difficult times with 19 zoom classes every week:
+ Taking on new members for Free Trials
12 classes by grade
4 Adult Only Classes
2 Expert Classes
1 Nunchaku Classes ... See MoreSee Less
Happy New Year from Team Kyudokan!
Classes now available to book for next week on Zoom & training in the park for Under 18's. ... See MoreSee Less
Kangeiko
The term Kangeiko means training of martial arts or geigoto (accomplishment) conducted in mid-winter season. By carrying out training while enduring coldness, it aims not only to improve skills but also to discipline one's mind........ ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you for your support throughout 2020 and we look forward to seeing you in the dojo and on Zoom in the new (and hopefully much better) year.
David, Dan, Paul, Simon and us all at team Kyudokan ... See MoreSee Less
Last Session till New Year
As always a full dojo, amazing standards and incredible commitment from Students and Sensei's.
Thankyou to everyone for your commitment this year, you have all been amazing. Team Kyudokan. ... See MoreSee Less
6pm Tuesdays at eastleigh Leisure Centre
Family Class, all grades and all ages
Socially Distanced with 1 instructor per 6 students ... See MoreSee Less
New Dojo at Fareham Leisure Centre
Sundays at 11:45am
We had an amazing first session and double grading for existing members.
Well done to the 23 who passed
For the 3 who didn't pass, this is probably your most important grading, It is a fact that mistakes and failures often carry important lessons. And these are the lessons, if learned, will help us and lead us to success. Good luck next time. ... See MoreSee Less
Our Brand new location for Saturdays 10am
Mountbatten School Sport Hall ... See MoreSee Less
Friday Night Training ... See MoreSee Less
Another excellent 3 training sessions on Thursday
1. Family session - all grades, all ages
2. Seniors Only
3. Advanced Juniors ... See MoreSee Less
Karate Training & Staying Safe
We may be training at a safe social distance, but the standard has never been so good. Well done to all our students. Your progress is amazing! Well done to everyone from Team Kyudokan. ... See MoreSee Less
New day and time for Bitterne
6:30pm Fridays Family Session
Great to see everyone back in the dojo
Everyone socially distanced, no interaction and staying safe! ... See MoreSee Less
Back in Training - Socially distanced - Safe
Wonderful to welcome everyone back in the dojo.
We can't get too close, but training continues, the standard improves and we are loving it! ... See MoreSee Less
Back in the Dojo from Thursday!!!!!!! ... See MoreSee Less
Together we have gotten through lockdown again.
Thankyou to all the Sensei's and Students for your support over the last 4 weeks.
(1,000 training spaces over 4 weeks, 25 sessions a week, 10 places per class) ... See MoreSee Less
PracticingGekifa during isolation🥋🥋🥋🥋 ... See MoreSee Less
The first of our Zoom classes started this evening.
7 classes this evening with 10 places on each one.
We have 1,000 training hours on Zoom over the next 4 weeks. ... See MoreSee Less
Over the next 4 weeks we have 1000 training hours for students using Zoom online training..
4 Sensei’s, 5 different class types, 25 sessions a week, limited to 10 students per class.
Because we will support each other, together we will come through lockdown in 4 weeks stronger than ever. ... See MoreSee Less
Last session for 4 weeks, but we will be with our members for the next 4 weeks with 100 remote classes. ... See MoreSee Less
Last session for 4 weeks, but on Zoom starting Thursday. ... See MoreSee Less
Kyudokan........giving families something to do together, helping you through Covid 19
The coronavirus has had terrible implications on everyone, financially, physically and socially. It has also attacked many of us emotionally and mentally. It’s attack has been far reaching and will leave some of us needing strength to overcome this pandemic and return to some normality
The government encourages us to exercise for obvious advantages. Gyms and yoga sessions, although restricted, will help but where can you go with all the family, parents and children training together, growing stronger both mentally and physically?
Kyudokan Karate.....................
Kyudokan isn’t just about fighting. It’s also about families. Even more so in these unprecedented times. Kyudokan classes encompass a fitness and well being program akin to any well known gyms and yoga schools have.
Following strict government guidelines on social distancing and risk assessments, Kyudokan Karate instructors will get you fit, give you confidence, give you inspiration to achieve your goals.
A great way to combat Covid 19, Kyudokan isn’t just about fighting, its about families too ... See MoreSee Less
Kyudokan Karate Family Session:
Socially distanced training. ... See MoreSee Less
Thursday Training:
🥋6pm Family Session, all juniors and seniors all levels
🥋🥋7pm seniors only, any level
🥋🥋🥋7pm advanced juniors
Next session, Saturday at Bitterne Leisure
🥋11am Family Session, all juniors and seniors all levels
🥋🥋12pm seniors only, any level
🥋🥋🥋12pm advanced juniors
🥋🥋🥋🥋1pm special sparring event in family & social bubbles ... See MoreSee Less
Family Karate class Tuesdays 6pm
23 students + 7 Sensei’s = high standards
Next sessions Thursday Chamberlayne Leisure Centre
6pm Family Class
7pm Senior Class
7pm Advanced Juniors ... See MoreSee Less
🥋Family Session 11:45am
🥋🥋Advanced Junior Session 12:45
🥋🥋🥋Senior only Session 12:45
🥋🥋🥋🥋Grading Session 13:00
What a great day at Kyudokan Karate
A special well done to Scarlett, Warren and Clarke. ... See MoreSee Less
🥋Kyudokan Introduction Nunchaku Session🥋
Socially distanced & Brand new Nunchuck's still in packaging that the students get to keep
Next Karate Sessions are Saturday at Bitterne Leisure Centre
11am Family Session
12pm Seniors Only
12pm Advanced Juniors ... See MoreSee Less
Family Session: 42 Students + 9 instructors = Great Lesson.
Next session tomorrow 6pm, special Nunchaku Class ... See MoreSee Less
The translation of Zanshin is a state of awareness, of relaxed alertness. The mind is completely focused on action and fixated on the task at hand. Zanshin is being constantly aware of your body, mind, and surroundings without stressing yourself. It is an effortless vigilance.
I endeavour to live my life intentionally and acting with purpose using Zanshin rather than living mindlessly without focus or direction. Living with a focused mind has enabled to not only progress in my karate but also my battle with Parkinsons Disease
The Japanese proverb “After winning the battle, tighten your helmet.” means the battle does not end when you win. The battle only ends when you lose your sense of commitment, intention and when you stop paying attention. Zanshin is being focused, alertness regardless of whether the goal has already been achieved. For me, Zanshin is the way I live my life. To have complete awareness and focus everywhere in life.
A state of mind
The Japanese art of archery, Kyudo, study Zanshin. My schools given name is Kyudokan. The name was given to me by Kiyoshi Yonemoto Sensei. He thought the name epitomises my karate. I didn’t realise the significance of the name at the time. 30 years later, I do now.
I have many goals in life but Its not the target that matters. It is not the finish line that matters. It is the way we approach the goal that matters. Everything is aiming. Zanshin ... See MoreSee Less
🥋11:45: Family Training
🥋🥋12:45: Advanced Juniors
🥋🥋🥋12:45 Seniors Only
Next Session, Places at Eastleigh Tuesday 6pm Family Session.
Training Covid-19 safe ... See MoreSee Less