MARTIAL ARTS CLUB of THE YEAR 2026 to 2027 AWARD
Some Absolutely Brilliant News I have recently been notified that our fantastic club has won the PRESTIGE AWARD for MARTIAL ARTS CLUB OF THE YEAR 2026 to 2027. Rewarding our…
The FIVE Guiding Rules of TRADITIONAL Shotokan Karate
This is what sets TRADITIONAL SHOTOKAN KARATE apart from all other martial arts THE 5 DOJO KUN (rules)Here at Kokoro Karate Dojo we live by these rules daily in search…
KKD – Catalogue – September 2024 UPDATE
PRODUCT CATALOGUE UPDATE The catalogue has now been updated with all the latest KKD designs;🥋 Embroidered Badge - Circular🥋 Embroidered Badge - Rectangular🥋 Gym Bag (bring your travel mug, sparring…
Gradings – August 2026
“GRADING WEEK” at EIGHT of our highly prestigious group of Dojos has now completed with tremendous progress from our dedicated and always improving students. CONGRATULATIONS to all who graded during AUGUST…
Happy 11th birthday to Kokoro Karate Dojo
7th June 2015 saw our first session at our Smeeton Westerby Dojo eleven years agoWe have grown from our humble beginning to our humble now and we have lessons 7…
Gradings – MAY 2026
CONGRATULATIONS to all who graded during May 2026. You are all showing good and continued progress in your karate skills. We continue embracing the learning of our new techniques whilst we…
Seminar with Masahiko Tanaka Sensei
BY STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS I (and you) CAN SEE FURTHER Another fantastic seminar in Guildford on Sunday 22nd March 2026 with the world renowned Masahiko Tanaka sensei…
KKD Seminar for “HW U3A DIAG”
We had an absolute blast on Tuesday 17th March 2026 delivering our Seminar to the Market Harborough & Welland - University of the 3rd Age - Do It Again Group. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, including…
PATIENCE and the journey from 1st Kyu (Brown and White Belt) to 1st dan (Black Belt)
We currently have a good number of students who have reached 1st kyu (brown and white belt) so here are a few words about the patience and dedication you will…
Gradings – FEBRUARY 2026
CONGRATULATIONS to all who graded during February 2026. You are all showing good and continued progress in your karate skills. We continue embracing the learning of our new techniques whilst we…
Yoko Geri Kekomi
Testing the strength of Yoko Geri Kekomi on a countryside walk in the bitter cold yesterday afternoon (04/01/2026)🥋🤣🥋