Sensei's Val Dale and John Parnell host a two session 'Performance & Competition' standards for Kumite and Kata coaching course

Alongside these Performance coaching sessions, Sensei Frank Veselovsky will host the Referee & Judges Seminar for Referees, Judges, Trainee officials, Recorder/Timekeepers, Coaches and Shōtōkan Connect members who wish to take their Karate career into a new direction.

Preliminary Table of Events:

10:00 - 10:30: Registration
10:30 - 11:30: Kumite training & Referees/Judgestheory on Kumite  
11:30 - 12:00: Kumite practice on 2 areas with Referess & Judges
12:00 - 12:15: Break
12:15 - 13:15: Kata training & Referees/Judges theory on Kata
13:15 - 14:00: Kata practice on 2 areas with Referees & Judges
14:00 - 14:30: Discussion/End of Course

Please note that those attending the Referees & Judges Seminars should wear official uniform as set out inthe Shōtōkan Connect Tournament Rules.  This is comprised of:

• A navy-blue blazer (where possible)
• A Shōtōkan Connect badge (if available)
• A white shirt
• A Shōtōkan Connect tie (if available)
• Grey trousers
• Black socks covering 2/3rd of the shin
• Black, soft (thin, low tread) sole shoes

As part of our efforts to maintain the quality and cleanliness of our tatami, we kindly request that all Referees & Judges course attendees wear black, soft (think, low tread) sole shoes. Please note that these shoes are to be worn exclusively indoors and should never be worn outdoors. This is essential to prevent any potential damage to the tatami surface. Alternatively you may go barefoot whilst on the tatami. 

Please note that the Referees & Judges Seminar potion of this event does not count towards the three course requirment for Karateka that have joined form another association and are looking to ratify they 3rd DAN or above grading qualification.

Shotokan Connect are pleased to announce the details of this years Instructors Retreat. 

As before this years Instructors Retreat will be held in Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre, this is a beautiful location, just take a look at their website! https://www.lilleshallnsc.co.uk/ 

There will be a full timetable for saturday afternoon and sunday morning, covering topics such as kata standardisation, Dan grading examiners moderation, karate fitness drills, competition rules and more.... as well as time time to enjoy the grounds! 

This weekend is for shotokan connect club instructors only, the price includes overnight stay and all meals including lunch on both days and dinner.  This year dinnger will be a private table in their restaurant.

We look forward to welcoming you this year.

******* Registration closes on Monday 28th April 2025 *******

All Grades Kihon, Combinations and Kumite Course held by Ian Willis & Guest

Please note if you are grading then training is compulsory and free of charge.

All Grades Kihon, Combinations and Kumite Course held by Robin Dale & Ian Harman

Please note if you are grading then training is compulsory and free of charge.

Sensei's Phil Winterbourne & Sam Birch host a two session 'Performance & Competition' standards for Kumite and Kata coaching course

Alongside these Performance coaching sessions, Sensei Frank Veselovsky will host the Referee & Judges Seminar for Referees, Judges, Trainee officials, Recorder/Timekeepers, Coaches and Shōtōkan Connect members who wish to take their Karate career into a new direction.

Preliminary Table of Events:

11:00 - 11:30: Registration
11:30 - 12:30: Kumite training & Referees/Judges theory on Kumite  
12:30 - 13:00: Kumite practice on 2 areas with Referees & Judges
13:00 - 14:00: Break
14:00 - 15:00: Kata training & Referees/Judges theory on Kata
15:00 - 15:30: Kata practice on 2 areas with Referees & Judges
15:30 - 16:00: Discussion/End of Course

Please note that those attending the Referees & Judges Seminars should wear official uniform as set out inthe Shōtōkan Connect Tournament Rules.  This is comprised of:

• A navy-blue blazer (where possible)
• A Shōtōkan Connect badge (if available)
• A white shirt
• A Shōtōkan Connect tie (if available)
• Grey trousers
• Black socks covering 2/3rd of the shin
• Black, soft (thin, low tread) sole shoes

As part of our efforts to maintain the quality and cleanliness of our tatami, we kindly request that all Referees & Judges course attendees wear black, soft (think, low tread) sole shoes. Please note that these shoes are to be worn exclusively indoors and should never be worn outdoors. This is essential to prevent any potential damage to the tatami surface. Alternatively you may go barefoot whilst on the tatami. 

Please note that the Referees & Judges Seminar potion of this event does not count towards the three course requirment for Karateka that have joined form another association and are looking to ratify they 3rd DAN or above grading qualification.

All Grades Kata, Bunkai & Bo Course held by Ian Harman, Carl Howard & Sam Birch (Bo)

Please note if you are grading then training is compulsory and free of charge.

Schedule:
10:00 - 11:30: All Grades: Kata, Bunkai & Bo
11:30 - 13:00: Brown & Black Belts: Kata, Bunkai & Bo
13:00 - 17:00: Dan Gradings

All Grades Course held by John Parnell & Sam Birch.

Please note if you are grading then training is compulsory and free of charge.

Placeholder, details to follow.  Thank you.

All Grades Kihon, Combinations and Kumite Course held by Blyth Baker & Guest

Please note if you are grading then training is compulsory and free of charge.

10:00 - 11:30: All Grades: Kata, Bunkai & Bo
11:30 - 13:00: Brown & Black Belts: Kata, Bunkai & Bo
13:00 - 16:00: Dan Gradings

Placeholder, details to follow.  Thank you.

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