Shotokan Karate Kanazawa-Ryu in Milton Keynes
We are the only dojo in Milton Keynes affiliated to SKKIF, established by and upholding the teachings and philosophy of the late world renowned Hirokazu Kanazawa Soke, 10th Dan.
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Classes resuming!
25 years on from Tokushinkai first opening its doors to karateka in Olney back in 1991, lessons are now resuming following the post-COVID hiatus that saw the dojo temporarily close. Lessons will be held on Mondays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm at Woolstone Community Centre. The first class is scheduled for Monday 5th October 2026. Lessons will…
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In Memory: Matthew “Matt” Eagles, 27 Apr 1978 – 20 Apr 2023
A month on, it is with great sadness that I convey the news of the sudden passing of my dear friend and most dedicated student Mr Matthew (Matt) Eagles. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him, both socially and in the dojo will I am sure hold his memory as dearly as I do.…
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COVID-19 Update
As the Government roadmap out of lockdown continues successfully, the next round of lockdown easing is due to commence on 17th May, with indoor adult group sports and exercise classes permitted. Unfortunately The Open University has deemed this still too high a risk for the timebeing. Training will therefore remain suspended until further notice. Oss.
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In Memory: Sensei James “Jim” Rafferty, 1947–2020
Everyone at Tokushinkai is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Sensei Dr. James “Jim” Rafferty last weekend. A dedicated 4th Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate, Sensei Rafferty founded the club alongside Sensei Chris Gillies as a co-instructor of the Olney dojo in 1991 and taught at the club for many years. Orginally…
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Honbu @ Home
SKIF HQ have announced the creation of new live streaming karate classes for students at home during lockdown in their respective countries. Lessons feature Kancho Nobuaki Kanazawa and Shihan Shuseki Murakami as well as other instructors from Honbu in Japan! For more information please visit www.patreon.com/SKIF
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COVID-19
Inline with government instructions, all classes at Tokushinkai have been suspended until further notice. Wishing you all stay safe and healthy during these troubling times. Don’t forget that the you only need a space no bigger than the width of your stance to practice, so continue your training at home whenever you can. It is…
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Looking Back: Tokushinkai in 2005!
A look back to 2005 when Tokushinkai featured in a full page spread in the local Olney Phonebox magazine, shortly after Soke’s historic visit to the club. In this month’s edition of the Phonebox we are taking a look at Olney Karate Club, the longest established Karate Club in the local area. Olney Karate Club,…
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SKKIF National Championships 2014
Another year of hard won medals at the SKKIF National Championships for Sensei Chris Gillies! Held on Saturday 7 June at Windsor, Tokushinkai’s Sensei Gillies lost only one bout during the entire competition to finish 1st in Men’s Team Kumite (with Oganna Iwunze and Peter Hawdio from Kobukan and Zanshin respectively) and 2nd in Men’s…
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SKKIF National Championships 2013
Sensei Chris Gillies took Silver last week in the SKKIF National Championships! Held on Saturday 8 June at Kodokai dojo, Sensei Gillies fought through a long day to the finals of the Men’s Dan Grade Kumite (20+ yr / –75kg). Later this month he will enter the SKIF Belgium 25th Anniversary competition with Kancho Kanazawa…
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Godan in Japan!
In April 2012 Sensei Chris Gillies returned to Japan for a period of 3 weeks to train at Honbu Dojo in Tokyo, and enjoyed many hours of training with Kancho Kanazawa and other honbu dojo instructors. At the end of his trip, Sensei Gillies was invited to take his Godan (5th Dan) examination by Kancho…