On Sunday the 7th of March 2021 I will be teaching an open session in Wokingham! The theme of the seminar is Nijushiho / Neiseishi (24 steps). This kata comes to us via Seisho Arakaki (1840 – 1918) and very similar versions of the kata are found in Shotokan, Shito-Ryu, Wado-Ryu, etc. Seisho Arakaki taught Kanryo Higaonna, who in turn was the principle teacher of Chojun Miyagi (founder of Goju-Ryu). Nijushiho / Neiseishi is the one of the few kata taught by Seisho Arakaki that did not become part of Goju-Ryu. Therefore, this kata will also be of interest of Goju practitioners too.

On Sunday 9th May 2021 I will be teaching in High Wycombe! This seminar will cover the close-range application of karate in self-protection situations. We will look at how the methods of the Heian Series and Tekki Shodan can be realistically trained and applied. This will include escaping, close-range striking, trapping, takedowns, gripping, and more! The event will take place from 10:30 to 14:00 and be held at Holmer Green Senior School, Parish Piece, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, HP15 6SP.

On the 23rd of May 2021 (resheduled from 19th of April 2020) I will be teaching an open session in Waltham Cross! The seminar will run for 11am to 3pm and will take place at V & E Judo Club, Goff's Ln, Goff's Oak, Waltham Cross, EN7 5QN.

On Saturday the 10th of July 2021, I will be teaching an open seminar in Ilkley! The seminar will run from 12.30 to 4.30 in Ben Rhydding Methodist Church Hall, Ben Rhydding Drive, Ilkley, LS29 8PP. The cost will be £30. Please contact Mark Outtersidem via ilkleykarate@icloud.com or 07590 424980 for details of how to secure your place.