SHOTO Shoto
About SHOTO
SHOTO's Unique Heritage & Qualifications
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Founded in 1996 by Hanshi Mick Randall MBE 10th Dan, a pioneer of British Karate.
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Direct and short lineage: Hanshi Gichin Funakoshi 10th Dan to Hanshi Hirokazu Kanazawa 10th Dan to Hanshi Mick Randall MBE 10th Dan.
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Chief Instructor & Head of Association: Hanshi John Blain 8th Dan.
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20+ highly ranked Instructors 3rd to 8th level Black Belts.
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More than 420 years’ combined karate experience.
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In pursuit of traditional Shotokan karate, structured progression with the 3 Ks: Kihon (the basic techniques), Kata (pre-arranged forms), and Kumite (sparring).
Professional Organisation
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Not-for-profit karate classes and tuition.
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Affiliation to the English Karate Federation (EKF).
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Child Protection Policy & Association Child Protection Officer.
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DBS-checked and insured instructors.
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EKF-compliant COVID policy in place.
Training
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Adults’ and Children's karate classes, beginner karate classes, self defence classes.
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Karate clubs located in and around North London, and Southern England.
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Friendly, welcoming and inclusive, with all training held in a positive atmosphere.
Benefits
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Learn self-defence.
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Increased fitness, muscle tone, balance, mobility, flexibility, co-ordination & reflexes.
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Improved health: higher vitality, cardiovascular performance by total body workout, reduced stress.
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Improved mental health: self esteem and confidence; perseverance, mental toughness, discipline, improved memory and concentration.
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Relating positively to others: showing respect and humility without being subservient.
North London Karate Club
- Greig City Academy, High Street, Hornsey, London, N8 7NU
- Senior Instructor: adults karate classes: Kyoshi Jil Rickards 7th Danl trained by Hanshi Mick Randall MBE 10th Dan
- Instructor, kids karate classes: Sensei Konomi Yajima 4th Dan; trained by Hanshi Mick Randall MBE 10th Dan
- Phone: +44-7801-799-640
Winchmore Hill School of Karate
- The Gymnasium, Winchmore Hill Secondary School, Highfield Road, Winchmore Hill, London N21 3HS
- Instructor: Hanshi Tony Kilcullen 8th Dan, Hombu Dojo; trained by Hanshi Mick Randall MBE 10th Dan
- Phone: +44-1707-653-462
Kingsbridge Devon School of Karate
- Dodbrooke Church Hall, Church Street, Kingsbrige, Devon, TQ7 1NW
- Senior Instructor: Kyoshi Chris Martin 7th Dan; trained by Hanshi Mick Randall MBE 10th Dan
- Phone: +44-1548-854-552.
Harpdenden School of Karate
- St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 4TD
- Senior Instructor: Hanshi John Blain; trained by Hanshi Mick Randall MBE 10th Dan
- Phone: +44-1582-834-167 or +44-7799-893-099.
Sawbridgeworth School of Shotokan Karate
- Leventhorpe Leisure Centre, Leventhorpe School, Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BY
- Instructor: Sensei Paul Wilson 5th Dan; trained by Hanshi Mick Randall MBE 10th Dan
- Tel: 01279 267762
- Email: paul@sssk.co.uk