John's Dojo

26/04/2026

https://youtu.be/Av5vGIgcdMs?si=xEumh0HLxKEzacty

113 likes, 14 comments. "The Silent Killer of Karate – Andre Bertel"

26/02/2026

Some ChatGpt caricatures. 🙂

03/01/2026

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Kihon builds the body. Kata sharpens the mind. Kumite reveals the spirit.
Without kihon, technique has no power.
Without kata, technique has no meaning.
Without kumite, technique has no truth.
This is not sport karate.
This is the Way.

03/01/2026

https://youtu.be/HpFerZN19j8?si=vhNF7hXzL-wG3sWc

Hiyori Kanazawa https://www.instagram.com/hiyori_i03/Contact Email: [email protected]

31/12/2025

07/12/2025

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25/10/2025

I started my kata challenge a little later than I initially intended, but sadly was not able to go beyond 85 repetitions due to an injury. While doing my 2nd or 3rd Meikyo I experienced a stabbing pain in my left calf muscle and tendon. After the 5th Meikyo the pain had not abated. Although I considered continuing at a slower place, I decided to stop and thereby avoid any further injury which would affect my training in the next couple of weeks. Needless to say I am a little disappointed as this is the first time that I have not been able to complete 100 consecutive katas.

21/10/2025

I have just heard that the 100 Kata for Karate Day will take place on Saturday the 25th October 2025. I have signed up and plan to start my warm up for the challenge at 9am. I have chosen 5 of my favourite katas and plan to do 20 repetitions of each kata. I invite all my karate friends to join me in this challenge.
Here is the link to the sign up page:
https://challengeokinawa.com/100katachallenges/

29/08/2025

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Awesome! 🥋

I have the absolute pleasure in confirming that Barry Dugmore from Dulverton passed his 6th kyu (green belt) today in front of Alan Campbell Sensei (8th Dan, Chief Instructor of JKS England). Barry is a true inspiration and, at 84 years old, is the oldest member of JKS England! It is true to say that Barry left an indelible mark on all that witnessed his achievement today.