Student Reports

First of all, we all would like to say a big thank you to Tohyama Sensei for your precious time that was spent on the outdoor training session.

On the weather forecast of this day, it was shown that the weather will be likable compared to the last few years. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a great weather like what we were expecting but it was better than what we have been having for the last 3 years.

Like what we always do, we began the session with clearing up. Although it is not our usual dojo, it is still important to look after and thank of what we are able to get.

Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy

Two weeks after a successful national tournament everyone was eager to see what the step up was compared to the English tournament in which we had participated and the day began with three time consecutive champion of kumite Aoi Fukushima trying to speak French at border control in Kings Cross St Pancras! As well as the Fukushima family, The O’flynn, Shirai, Onoe, Hanyu, and the Mochizuki family went to Paris on the 23rd of March and stayed to the 24th to experience two incredible events.

The first event which we were able to enjoy was the much anticpated

It was a fine February day when we had our annual kata tournament. The day started off with our regular training sessions which is a good last minute check up of our katas. Sensei Tohyama always trains us to the last minute by giving us hints and tips which are all essential to perfecting our kata. A lot of students began to gather around 30 minutes before the start of our tournament, a good turnout was present with everyone preparing for the big event.

Preparation and cleaning up is an essential part of martial arts training and it is good to see how these basics have transformed into a