Author: Jeff Jones

  • Coronavirus training update

    Coronavirus training update   In order to keep our members safe we have decided to suspend training this week. We will review the suspension on a weekly basis, but we expect this suspension to last several months until the summer.   If you pay by standing order please suspend payment for April onwards. We will…

  • Special sunday training

    Sunday 23th February 10am till 12pm will be a special Osae Wasa (joint lock) class with sensei Warburton instead of the normal training session.  The course will cover: demonstrate six unique locks Standing and ground work variations Kata application Understanding anatomy and pressure points Health and safety briefing   We welcome all grades and ages,…

  • Grading Feb 2020

    Next grading is on FRIDAY 21st February at Haslingden Primary School. Training is in the normal gym. Doors are open at 6pm, please get there by 6:15pm. Training with sensei Andy Sherry starts at 6:30pm. Grading to follow on after training at 8:00pm. Pre-grade classes Can all those planning to grade bring their license to…

  • Christmas holiday

    We will take our Christmas break until the new year after training on Thursday 19th December. Tuesday 17th December will be a special fun training session of one hour followed by the Christmas draw and some party food. 1st session back in the new year will be Sunday 5th January 2020. Happy Christmas to all…

  • St Annes special session

    We have been invited to attend a special session on Saturday 14th Sept at the St Anne’s on Sea Dojo with sensei Ian Garside 5th dan. If you can make it it should be a good one.  Ian will also be leading the special Bo classes on Sunday 15th Sept at our Haslingden dojo.

  • ICC 2019 Sunday 13th October

    ICC 2019 Sunday 13th October

    Rossendale Shotokan Karate Club’s 8th Interclub Competition is taking place on Sunday the 13th October at the Adrenaline Centre Haslingden, Lancashire and we are confident that this years event will be both our biggest and best one yet! The event has grown year on year which is a reflection of the support it has received…

  • Special Bo classes

    On Sunday 15th Sept 2019 at Haslingden Primary school we will be hosting special Bo classes with sensei Ian Garside 5th Dan. First session 10am to 11:30am will be basic Bo handling and Kata Shuji No Kon.  YouTube video Second session 11:30am to 1pm will be advanced Bo and Kata Sakagawa No Kon.  YouTube video…

  • Sundays are back

    Sunday training is back from 1st September.  Brown and black belt extended sessions on Sunday and Tuesday are also back in operation. Please attend the extended sessions to show your support and get your self prepared for black belt grading. We will also welcome lower grades to attend, but the focus will be on brown…

  • August training

    We have suspended training on Sundays at Haslingden during August. Normal Sunday training will resume in September. All other training sessions are still on as normal. Haslingden Tuesdays 6:30pm to 8pm Shawforth Wednesdays 6:30pm to 8pm Bacup  Thursdays 6:15pm to 7:45pm    

  • Club competition

    Club competition

    Our internal club competition is being held on Sunday 7th July at the Haslingden Dojo, Haslingden Primary school. Only our club members will be taking part. Competition starts at 10am. We estimate we should be finished by about 2pm. All grades and dojo members are welcome, there will be category suitable for all abilities, age…