About Us
Traditional karate do requires deep understanding which can only be attained through tough regular training along with a degree of academic self study. The instructors are always there to give advice to a student when required
Statement of JKL Karate Do
We train using the traditional Japanese approach and we rigidly follow the system operated by our parent organisation in Japan, Karatenomichi World Federation (KWF)
We fiercely believe karate teaches good spirit, coordination, self reliance, character building and
offers the strong sense of upholding justice whilst fiercely renouncing injustice.
Our aim is to turn students into strong, effective fighters who can face challenges with strength,
confidence and wisdom.
We maintain that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind.
Club Information
Competitions
Squad at Bournemouth training on the beach prior to competing
Luton Dojo holds In-house Competitions each year, and this enables each student to understand the competition arena and helps them decide if they enjoy it or not. If they do, then with us, they can compete up to International level as have some of our students already. Together with Luton Dojo instructors, our students have competed around the world gaining medals and, more importantly, recognition.
Competition is seen as an essential part of Shotokan development
Squad members and Coaches returning with trophies 2008)
Gradings
These are held when students are ready and NOT EVERY THREE MONTHS!
We believe that the students need to understand each level and feel confident before moving up to
the next level.
JKL is a non profit making club and therefore the instructors only care about the student’s progress
and welfare rather than any other criteria for teaching Shotokan Karate.
Kyu grades are divided into two levels working on Kihon (basics), Kata (forms) and Kumite
(fighting).
Each level represents a challenge and every student will progress differently. The instructors and
senior students are always there to answer any questions. Japanese Mondo (questions and answers)
Kyu Grades (student grade)
All students are awarded a new belt and certificate on passing the grading along with the examiners
grading sheet that provides guidance for future reference.
Dan grades or black belt gradings are taken under qualified KWF (Yahara) examiners and are registered in Japan and UK
Quotation
'In sports there is the element of time, in martial arts, there is only the moment………
There is no waiting time………..
Victory or defeat,
Life or death?
It is determined in one moment.
One moment determines the ultimate -
Life or death'
Taisen Deshimwaru Roshi
Sensei Fred Daniels.
