On 16th September Shoto held its annual awards ceremony and dinner. It was a fabulous night shared between not only those who train in karate but also friends and family. It was great to see each other for a social event, as well as to award an impressive 13 dan grade certificates, including: Marie Fortune […]
16th September 2023 – Shoto Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner Read More »
Congratulations to Sam Kouzarides from Kingsbridge dojo on successfully passing his third Dan grading on 4th February 2023. Sam travelled from South Devon to Hertfordshire in order to try for his grading, and SHOTO are delighted to award this very challenging and technical grade to such a worthy student.
4th February 2023 – Sam Kouzarides promoted to 3rd Dan Read More »
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
Robin Welch Rokudan Read More »
Ian Davey and Marie Fortune both passed their Shodan grading on 24th September 2022. We congratulate them on their excellent preparation, hard work and fighting spirit.
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.
SHOTO has the great honour of posthumously awarding Hanshi Randall MBE his 10th Dan in Shotokan Karate-do. Having dedicated his life to practicing and teaching karate, and having received an MBE in 2003 from Her Majesty the Queen in recognition, he was widely acknowledged as Kanazawa Hanshi’s top student. An inspiration to thousands of students,
Hanshi Mick Randall MBE – 10th Dan Read More »
It is with pleasure that we announce the promotion of Sensei Jil Rickards, Senior Instructor of the North London Club, to the grade of Shichidan, making her one of the highest ranked EKF-registered females in Britain. We thank her for her contribution to and support of SHOTO.
Congratulations to Sensei Jil Rickards who has been awarded 7th Dan Read More »
It is with pleasure that we announce the promotion of Sensei Mike Trogal, Senior Instructor of the Winchmore Hill Club, to the grade of Godan. We thank him for his contribution to and support of SHOTO.
Congratulations to Sensei Mike Trogal who has been awarded 5th Dan Read More »
It is with pleasure that we announce the promotion of Sensei Chris Martin, Senior Instructor of the Kingsbridge Club, Devon to the grade of Shichidan. We thank him for his contribution to and support of SHOTO.
Congratulations to Sensei Chris Martin who has been awarded 7th Dan Read More »
Congratulations to Roy Gerondaes in attaining 7th Dan, pictured with at a celebratory meal. Roy started training with Hanshi Randall 39 years ago at the Islington School of Karate (also known as Sobell Club) and continues to train regularly and teach at the North London Club.
Congratulations to Roy Gerondaes on achieving 7th Dan Read More »
