Perth Shotokan Karate Academy

Great session in Dunstable ahead of National Squad Training. Big thanks to Ivan Sensei and all of Dunstable Bushido

Great to have SKI Perth join us at the DB Dojo ahead of the National squad training this weekend 👊🏻🙇🏼‍♂️

Well done everyone

Another excellent result for the club at today's 47th Shiro Asano National Championships in Nottingham

Master Male Kata - 1st Mark Lewis
Male Kumite 14-15 over 3rd Kyu - 1st Diarmuid
Male Kumite 18-39 - 1st Keiran Lamb , 2nd Kyle Lamb
Master Male Kumite 50+ - 1st Mark Lewis
Male Team Kumite - 1st Keiran Lamb , Mark Lewis, Kyle Lamb

Combined with Budokwai, the Northern and Scotland Region did Regional Coach Kevin Clark proud.

Keep up the hard work.

Oss

Great squad session with Sensei Kevin Clark in Blackburn.

Another great squad session.
Well done everyone.

It is with great sadness to share the news of the passing of Hanshi Asano.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

29.10.1939 – 19.01.2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our father, Hanshi Shiro Asano.

He dedicated his life to spreading the art and discipline of Karate; shaping skilled Karate-ka, instilling spirit, values, and confidence, and leading and building the family of SKIF-GB.

To so many of you, he was more than an instructor; he was a role model, a mentor, a guide, a friend, and someone who stood tall. He brought energy, a sense of humour, humility, and a big heart into every room he entered.

He was larger than life, brave, honest, and always the life and soul of the party; someone who lived fully, laughed loudly, and gave generously. His legacy lives on in the countless personal memories each of you will carry: lessons from the dojo that stayed with you long after training ended, trips away, and conversations shared over a beer and a social after “hard training”.

This is very recent and as such there are no arrangements yet. Our family kindly ask that you respect our privacy at this sad time.

Thank you for being part of his Karate family, which he loved with all his heart. His spirit lives on in every student he taught and every life he has touched over the last 86 years.

We will forever love and miss him. In his own words:

“One life, must enjoy, Oss!”

🗓️ Save the Date: National Squad Training Weekend

National Squad Weekend for Selected students in preparation for the 15th SKIF World Championships in Turkey.

These sessions are closed events - exclusive to current or potential National Team Members.

🗓️ 8th - 10th May 2026
🕰️ To Be Confirmed
📍Dunstable, Beds 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
📆 Training Schedule will be circulated in due course to students

We will be contacting selected students individually over the coming days with further details and arrangements.

In the meantime, please save the date and more information will follow shortly.