Tairyoku Shotokan Karate Club Bicester

17/09/2025

Long ago, when Master Funakoshi introduced karate to Japan, his friend Hoan Kosugi designed a symbol that would carry the spirit of Shotokan forever the tiger in the circle.
The tiger is coiled, ready to spring at any moment, yet its face is calm. It shows that a true martial artist is always prepared, but never reckless. Its claws appear, but they do not slash wildly they remind us that strength must be guided by discipline. The circle around it holds the tiger in balance, teaching that even the fiercest power belongs within harmony and respect.
This is Shotokan. Not just fighting, but mastering the self.

25/08/2025

Join us this September for free to try authentic Japanese Karate
Thursdays 7pm till 8pm

See our website at www.tskc.co.uk

Or jka-england.org

Facebook airyoku hotokanarate lub Who are we? We were founded and established on 18th September 1999 by Sensei Lester Wellington and started out at our Bierton Dojo. Since then he has trained many students to attain their Black Belt and has had great success with a number of students being part of t...

06/05/2025

Just a quick reminder regarding the TSKC Black & Brown Belt course at Winslow, this Sunday, 11th May 2025.

The Course begins at 2.30pm. Cost is £8.

All Black & Brown Belt students are welcome to attend.

01/05/2025

"THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPETITION IN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION"

Competitions are not only about winning or losing, they are about learning how to live.

When a child enters a ring, tatami, Dojo - they are not fighting only with somebody. It's confrontation with themselves.

The child is afraid, anxious, brave, frustrated...
And all in a safe environment, surrounded by those who encourage it.

Every championship is a real opportunity to mature.

There the child learns to control their emotions, to concentrate under pressure, to rise after a fall and to understand that effort is not a guarantee of victory but a way to progress.

This is a preparation for maturity - where challenges are everyday, the "opponents" are internal, and the greatest result is not to give up.

Healthy racing teaches empathy, discipline and self-awareness.
The one who competes today is strengthening themself for the world of tomorrow.

Because awards will one day rust.
But what they went through...... will stay in the mind forever.

26/04/2025

Some students at the latest International course at K2 Crawley - with Sensei's Ohta, Ogura, Sawada and Naka
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08/04/2025

BRING A BUDDY !!

Bring a friend to Karate Class for free and they can collect a card from Sensei so they can try Karate for up to 5 weeks FREE

Available at all TSKC clubs through April and May !!
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29/03/2025

Also at Bicester Dojo !!
Start JKA Shotokan Karate at Bicester Dojo in April or May and receive 4 free lessons - Thursdays 7pm - 8pm
For all details see www.tskc.co.uk or Call on 07770 886232
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Sensei Graham Johnson

Start JKA Shotokan Karate at Waddesdon Dojo in April or May and receive 4 free lessons - Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm
For all details see www.tskc.co.uk or Call on 07770 886232
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Sensei Graham Johnson

05/03/2025

Want to improve focus, keep fit, better co-ordination and learn a martial art - then try a free class at Bicester Dojo - St Marys Catholic Primary School
Thursday 7pm - 8pm

Want your child to improve focus in school, have more respect, keep fit, get better awareness and learn a martial art - then try a free class at Bicester Dojo !!

Contact us to book your place NOW !!

Thursday 7pm - 8pm
See You There !!

Facebook airyoku hotokanarate lub Who are we? We were founded and established on 18th September 1999 by Sensei Lester Wellington and started out at our Bierton Dojo. Since then he has trained many students to attain their Black Belt and has had great success with a number of students being part of t...