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Congratulations to Ian Davey on completing the SHOTO Instructor Programme

I’m delighted to formally record that Ian Davey, 1st Dan of Harpenden Club has attained the attained the status of SHOTO Qualified Instructor having completed the SHOTO Instructor Programme. The purpose of the Programme, which has recently been introduced, is for SHOTO to ensure that its upcoming 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan Instructors are persons […]

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Congratulations to Laurence Wilson on completing the SHOTO Instructor Programme

It is my great pleasure to formally announce that Laurence Wilson, 2nd Dan, of Sawbridgeworth club has attained the status of SHOTO Qualified Instructor having completed the SHOTO Instructor Programme. The purpose of the Programme, which has recently been introduced, is for SHOTO to ensure that its upcoming 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan Instructors are persons

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Robin Welch Rokudan

It gives me great pleasure to announce that Robin Welch has been awarded his Rokudan (6th Dan) by John Blain Sensei for services to SHOTO. On a personal note, I am absolutely delighted that Sawbridgeworth has such a supportive senior grade who trains regularly and contributes to the development of others. Oss and kind regards,Paul

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Regular Publications

SHOTO now publish regular updates on various fascinating aspects of Karate, covering topics such as Karate History And Genealogy, Karate Champions, and Dojo Kun. You can find these under the dropdown Information menu above. We will be making fortnightly updates, encompassing a wealth of knowledge, so check back frequently for latest information.

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Congratulations to Sensei Eche Ginikanwa and Sensei Konomi Yajima who have been awarded 4th Dan

It is with pleasure that we announce the promotion of two yudansha from the North London Club. Sensei Eche Ginikanwa and Sensei Konomi Yajima have both been awarded Yondan. We thank them for their contribution to and support of SHOTO and we congratulate them on their achievement.

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