Dojo's Friend

After a very tough grading, it was a delight for Sensei Mike to award Dojo to.....Jack.

Jack started at the club in June 2012.

He has always shown the determination and diligence that we expect from all our students, but maybe not so much from our very young Karate kids!

Jack was awarded his certificate for always trying his hardest, no matter how tired or stressed he was from a hard day at school.

I always notice that Jack is quick to line up without being told, and always listens closely to instructions given.  He puts effort into everything that is asked of him and that shows in the quality of his techniques and the spirit he displays.

I'm sure that Dojo will have a great time with Jack and that he will come back having matured (hopefully!) into a more sensible and responsible young bear!

Haxby Karate Kids 6.30pm to 7.30pm Monday and Thursday ONLY £10 a month. Haxby Karate Kids is part of Haxby Shotokan Karate Club, Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL www.haxbykarate.co.uk

The adventures of Dojo - Chapter 5

What a fantastic time Dojo had with his friend Dylan.
He dragged poor Dylan around the Scarecrow festival, over the very hot ,May Bank Holiday weekend, stopping at the local for a quick drink of .......water? (I hope)








Of course the day would not be complete without visiting our club scarecrow.  Dojo seems to think that one of the karate kids is making a ' Do-crow ' next year.  Whoever gave him that idea has alot to answer for.....Dylan methinks !












Aha! This looks like Roundhay Park.
Uh oh.... not a good idea to turn your back on Dojo near water. He has a terrible sense of humour and thinks water sports is anything to do with making the biggest splash possible.  Ever since the time I washed him in the Washing machine hes had an aversion to water, I wonder why.........?






What a lovely tranquil picture. Well it probably was until these two turned up!
Errr Dojo, are you holding a fishing rod? I'm pretty sure that you're not allowed to do that there.  And here I was thinking that with Dylan's help you might have been turning over a new leaf!
Actually I think I better check with the parents just to make sure that your little mischievous habits are not rubbing off on the children.  At least  I hope their wonderful manners and behaviour will change you! Only time will tell.




Haxby Karate Kids 6.30pm to 7.30pm Monday and Thursday ONLY £10 a month. Haxby Karate Kids is part of Haxby Shotokan Karate Club, Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL www.haxbykarate.co.uk

Change of Venue

Monday's training session will be held at Ralph Butterfield Primary School, Station Road, Haxby, YO32 3LS. Click here for a map.

Training times are 6pm - 7pm for Haxby Karate Kids and 7pm- 9pm for the main class.

Training will be back to normal on Thursday.


Haxby Karate Kids 6.30pm to 7.30pm Monday and Thursday ONLY £10 a month. Haxby Karate Kids is part of Haxby Shotokan Karate Club, Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL www.haxbykarate.co.uk