Shikkari Karate Kai

13/09/2026

10/09/2026

Brain 🧠 not brawn 💪🏻 was on display at the end of our kids class tonight after a lesson of grading prep!! 🎓

07/09/2026

RESILIENCE IS PART OF THE LESSON.

One thing I’ve become increasingly aware of this year is how difficult some children find it when something doesn’t come easily to them.

In karate, there will be techniques they struggle with.

There will be moments of frustration, disappointment, tears, mistakes and occasions when they simply don’t get something right.

And that is completely normal.

But these moments are also where some of the most important learning takes place.

Resilience isn’t about telling a child not to be upset. It’s about helping them understand that being upset, frustrated or disappointed doesn’t mean they should stop.

It means they take a moment, regroup and try again.

As parents, coaches and instructors, our natural instinct is often to protect children when they’re struggling. But sometimes the most valuable support we can give them is not to remove the challenge, but to encourage them through it.

“I know it’s hard. Keep going.”

“You don’t have to get it right straight away.”

“Mistakes are how we learn.”

“Try again.”

I’ve sadly seen an increasing trend this year where, when karate becomes difficult or a child becomes upset, quitting can quickly become the answer.

But learning to stay when something is difficult is one of the greatest lessons martial arts can teach.

Belts, kicks, punches and kata are only part of karate.

Learning perseverance, patience, confidence, discipline and the ability to cope when things don’t go your way are lessons that reach far beyond the dojo.

Sometimes the breakthrough comes just after the moment they wanted to give up.

Let’s teach our children that struggling at something isn’t a reason to quit. It’s often the very reason to keep going. 🥋

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06/09/2026

Don't listen to me... Listen to them! ♥️🙏🏻

06/09/2026

As one of my favourite sayings goes,

There are sessions and there are sessions and that... Was a session!!!🔥



Intensity, pressure, spirit, effort and stamina throughout!! 👌🏻

Kihon, kata and kumite combined with a nice following hand drill to finish.

Tremendous!! 👏🏻

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04/09/2026

🥋 Karate is about so much more than kicks and punches.

For children, training can play an important part in their overall wellbeing, helping them become fitter, stronger, more confident and more resilient.

Karate teaches discipline, respect, focus and perseverance. It helps children learn how to deal with challenges, cope with setbacks and build the character to keep trying when something isn’t easy.

Just as importantly, it gets them away from the iPads and screens, out of the house and mixing with other children. They socialise, work together, build friendships and become part of something.

In a world where children are spending more and more time online, giving them somewhere they can move, laugh, learn, make friends and grow in confidence is incredibly important.

We’re not just teaching children karate.

We’re helping them develop skills they can carry with them through life. 🥋

02/09/2026

Wishing Jaimee a fond farewell for now as she heads back to university for her second year. 🎓

She gave us the perfect send-off tonight by taking the session and doing a fantastic job!

It’s been brilliant having her back with us over the summer and seeing her back in the dojo.

31/08/2026

Can all our members, families and followers please share. 🙏🏻 Truly means a lot.

Thank you in advance 🙇🏻

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30/08/2026

If they bring it, deal with it and make sure you finish it!!