Mar 19, 2023
The relationship between student and Sensei is a sacred one within Karate. This relationship cannot happen overnight. It is a relationship built on trust and loyalty; a relationship based on mutual respect. Respect can only be earned, and true respect can only...
Jul 17, 2022
The Ishinryu grading schedule is very predictable, with General Gradings in March, June, and December. Club gradings are more flexible, but with similar timings. With a few months to go until the next General Grading, now is a good time to think about them. The...
Jul 10, 2022
The heat and the stench and the tense atmosphere hit me like a wall as I bowed at the entrance to the Dojo.  Outside, it was a cold December afternoon; but inside it was warm and muggy, with condensation running down mirrored walls and dripping into the threadbare...
Dec 8, 2021
In December 2021, Ishinryu initiated the HENRY RICE – ALL OF ONE HEART award. This annual award is one that anyone in Ishinryu can win, irrespective or club, grade, or age or anything else. Every year a new name is added, and the trophy passed to the new...
Dec 1, 2021
Covid-19 disrupted Karate training all round during 2020 and 2021. Disproportionally impacted were our younger students, for whom a 6 month lay-off from training can seem like an eternity. One victim was the Dragons club at Collier row. Students of all ages have...
Dec 29, 2018
In March 2018 Woodlane ran an ‘Adult new Starter’ class to attract new students into the club. Ten students attended on that first night. A year later and most of that class are still here, having progressed through a year of quite intense training and...
