Events

As progressive traditionalists, we like to invite guest instructors who share our vision of how great martial arts training is to come and teach us.  These seminars, and nearly all of the events that our Chief Instructor John Burke teaches, are usually open to all martial artists, regardless of experience or affiliation.  Here are a few of the events that we have lined up:- 

 

2026
As well as your regular classes, we already have:

January 2nd - first lessons of the New Year.  初稽古 hatsugeiko.

March 7th - Dan Grading and members' seminar with Anthony Blades 8th Dan.

March 15th - Mother's Day
April 3rd - Good Friday
April 5th - Easter Sunday,  No classes
April 6th - Easter Monday.  No classes
May 4th - Bank Holiday.  No classes.
May 14th - Keikokai 27th Anniversary
May 25th - Bank Holiday.  No classes
June 21st - Father's Day
August 1st & 2nd - Shetland Bunkai Weekend.
August 10th-14th - Summer School, training 10am-3pm daily
August 31st - Bank Holiday.  No classes
October 25th - World Karate Day
October 25th - the 100 Kata Challenge for World Karate Day
October 30th - Halloween
December 13th - Christmas Party
December 22nd - Last lessons before Christmas

January 2nd 2027 - Normal Timetable resumes





and much more.

 

Previously

Hanshi Tino Ceberano (Goju 9th Dan) has been to see us and teach and we have had the great pleasure of training with Patrick McCarthy 9th dan hanshi.  Terry O'Neill (KUGB 7th Dan) sensei also came to teach at our dojo.  

There have been a Kick-a-Thons in aid of Cancer Research, CLiC,  Cystic Fibrosis, Marie Curie, The Ricky Grant unit of Torbay Hospital, in 2015 we supported the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, raising over £4000!  In 2017 we raised £6000 for YoungMINDs.  We've also had fun evenings for Children in Need and Red Nose Day.  We also often hold Women's Self Defence Courses, Bully Buster, and Zanshin training.  A Sport Relief demo at Newton Abbot Sainsburys, and the road trip to The Martial Arts Show, as well as our usual training and gradings.

Our members are welcome at all the special events, never forgetting that it is the regular training that gives us the confidence and mindset as well as the skill set to succeed at these events.

Please enquire by ringing 01626 360999 or emailing here  if you would like more information on any of these events in particular.