Shinko shura karate club

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

We had a fantastic day at the FSK Open Competition in Richmond on 14th June. Well done to everyone who took part and congratulations on those of you who brought home a medal!

17/06/2026

Join us for our All grades course at Ponteland Leisure centre, hosted by Sensei John Parnell (7th Dan) and Sensei Ian Harman (6th Dan)

Sensei John Parnell has trained in Shotokan karate since the 1980s, studying throughout the UK and internationally under many of the art’s most respected instructors. Renowned for his technical expertise and analytical teaching style, he combines traditional principles with precision and clarity, particularly in his highly regarded kata instruction. He continues to inspire students at Red Lion Shotokan in Eastbourne through his dedication to authentic karate and lifelong learning.

Sensei Ian Harman is the Chief Instructor of Kyoshin Karate in South Wales. Drawing on his background as a teacher, he is known for delivering detailed and insightful explanations of karate techniques. A former member of both the English and Great Britain karate squads, Ian brings a wealth of competitive and instructional experience to his teaching.
The training will be followed by a senior dan grading. Best of luck to everyone currently preparing to grade

Register here: https://s.scka.co.uk/HC4xf6

17/06/2026

Well done to everyone from Red Lion SKC ( ) and Senshi Karate Shotokan Connect clubs that attended the FSK UK Cup competition ( ) at the weekend. We came away with some very impressive results and formed some good relationships along the way.

See our blog post for details:

https://www.redlionskc.co.uk/news-1/red-lion-skc-attends-fsk-uk-cup-competition-14th-june-2026/

07/11/2025

Shotokan Connect brings home more medals from the 2025 JKA England Open Championship.
Read full details here: https://bit.ly/jkaeo2025

07/11/2025

Announcement: Booking now open for All Grades Course & 1st – 4th Dan Grading
Join Sensei Ian Willis (7th Dan) and guest Instructor Sensei Tony Chin (5th Dan) for an inspirational course focusing on Kihon Kumite and Kata Meikyo & Meikyo Nidan.
Book here: https://shotokanconnect.wildapricot.org/event-6045896

14/11/2024

14/11/2024

14/11/2024

10/09/2024

Congratulations to our fantastic new 5th Dans who passed on Saturday!
Chris Mulville (Shiseikan SKC)
Su Howard (Ichiban)
Frank Veselovsky (Red Lion)

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