Shotorama

30/08/2026

LAST DAY FOR EARLY BIRDS!
if you didn't alreafy get your ticket for SHOTORAMA 2026, you only have 1 day left at the discounted early bird price! head on over to our main website (which isn't facebook, we are OLD SKOOL) using this link. you couldn't treat yourself better!

www.shotorama.com

25/08/2026

EARLY BIRD TICKETS!!
Only one week left to get your early bird discounted price for shotorama 2026! avoid the booking fee by securing your place before 1st September! it's a deal, it's a steal, it's sale of the karate century!

www.shotorama.com

25/08/2026

SHOTORAMA 2026 INSTRUCTORS:
John Parnell Sensei
7th Dan, Shotokan Connect

“Karate has always been a positive influence on my life, and it keeps me balanced and stable. I believe it brings out the best in people. For me, the drills which spontaneously jump to my mind and evolve naturally during training/teaching sessions are usually the best.”

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23/08/2026

SHOTORAMA 2026 INSTRUCTORS:
Adam Purkiss Sensei

“Karate has been a massive part of my life for over 30 years and the joy I get out of it now more than ever, is the face of my students when they achieve their goals, being from winning trophies or gaining the next grade. More so from the students who are not naturally gifted the ones who have to work that bit harder to make their dreams a reality. That’s the real joy of karate to me, that’s what keeps me inspired to be able to pass on the knowledge that I have learnt to them and watch them grow; oh, and getting to hit people – that’s also good fun.”

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22/08/2026

SHOTORAMA 226 INSTRUCTORS:
Rangan Ravindran Sensei

Rangan has been training martial arts for over 30 years and started training Shotokan Karate with Rick Jackson in 1996 at the University of Leicester. He has trained in a variety of martial arts including Judo, Muay thai, Goju-ryu karate however his core training is fudochi shotokan and has undertaken all his gradings under Sensei Jackson.

Rangan has over 10 years of karate teaching experience at the University of Leicester and has also 14 years of experience in Muto-Ryu Iaido (Japanese Sword).

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20/08/2026

SHOTORAMA 2026 INSTRUCTORS:
Amelia Senft Sensei
3rd Dan, HDKI

“I started karate at age 5 as a freckle-faced kid dreaming of landing a 360 backflip kick into a handstand (still working on that!). Since then, karate has taught me so much—not just about martial arts, but about confidence, discipline, and growth. I’ve been very lucky to have had some amazing karate adventures and continue to look forward to the next. Now, running my own dojo, I love sharing what I’ve learned with the next generation and having fun while we grow together.”

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18/08/2026

SHOTORAMA 2026 INSTRUCTORS:
Hayden Meredith Sensei
3rd Dan, Shotokan Ryu Kase Ha

“I’m just a karate enthusiast who loves learning, developing and meeting new people. I’ll be hitting nearly 14 years in my journey of karate and have enjoyed every second. I’m not worried about how good a fighter someone is, how sharp their kata is. If they are better then me or not. I just want everyone to enjoy karate, train hard, have fun and leave with a smile. I can’t wait to meet everyone on this journey!”

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16/08/2026

time to start the heavy promoting of SHOTORAMA 2026! tickets and full details on the pinned link. but here's a few of my favourite photos from last year...
looking forward to raising the bar this year!
n.

14/08/2026

well folks, the summer is coming to a close, and as we look forward to going back to work (boo) or school (boooooo), or maybe some cooler weather (?!), don't forget the grooviest, smoothiest, mona-lisa-in-the-louvriest karate event of the year, SHOTORAMA!
all fresh and not at all sweaty for 2026, we have a new line-up and an ever increasing family of fine and fun-loving folk that favour friendly fighting festivals.
tickets on sale now (see the pinned post for the site and get your EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!), and more info to follow soon!

n.

07/07/2026

TICKETS ARE LIVE!

yes, SHOTORAMA 2026 is happening, and ticket sales are now open at the special EARLY BIRD price. book your place now and save yourself the booking fee :)

all details will be on the official website, www.shotorama.com, bear with us while we fill in full details of the instructor lineup and programme. but if you've been before, you already know it's worth it.

more to come! peace & popsicles,

n.

The One-of-a-Kind Festival of Shotokan Karate