Dojo's Friend

Dojo decided that his friend for the month of January is Harry.

Harry hasn't been with us for long, but this shows that with commitment, and the correct attitude to learning, anything is possible.  Harry is quiet, thoughtful and keen to learn new techniques.  He never has to be asked to listen or pay attention, and is always ready in line for training to begin.  It is time for Dojo to have a responsible and reliable role model, and with Harry, I think he has just that.

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

Monday 3rd February - Change of Venue

Monday's training session will be held at Ralph Butterfield Primary School, Station Road, Haxby, YO32 3LS.  Training times are 6pm - 7pm for Haxby Karate Kids and 7pm - 9pm for the main class.

Click here for a location map of the school.


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

Dojo's Friend

As promised in my last blog, here is Dojo's friend, the same week he was announced...
well done Cameron.

Cameron was awarded Dojo for listening carefully and trying his hardest. It is very easy to get distracted when your younger brother is always dodging your footsteps, but Cameron has shown real maturity lately by focusing on his own training. We love to have families training together(which we have quite a few), as sometimes it is hard to remember everything, and it's great to have someone to remind you. It's also great that when things go right, you have someone else to share that moment with. In fact I don't who was the happiest when Dojo was awarded...Cameron, with the biggest smile or Liam (who definitely gave the loudest cheer!)


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

Dojo's Friend

I have had a stern talking to myself about getting these posts up on time! One of my New Years resolutions is just that, posting within the week of the student receiving the award. You can help me by checking the blog and seeing if it's there, if not, I give you my permission to nag me.

Novembers Dojo's friend was Liam.

He looked slightly shell shocked when it was announced, but he has worked so hard, that really it shouldn't of been that much of a surprise.

Liam is so full of fun and high spirits, he sometimes has to reminded to calm down and not to gravitate towards his brother. It has been our mission to channel this exuberance into following instructions and learning basic techniques. He has worked so hard towards this, that I feel that he will be able to grade in the summer months.
Well done Liam for all your hard work and for that wonderful laugh which makes me smile whenever I hear it.



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

New Video

2013 has been a very busy year for Haxby Shotokan Karate Club. Our new video on YouTube shows just some of the highlights.

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

Christmas Break

Our last training session for 2013 is Thursday 19th December. We will be back training on Monday 6th January 2014.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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

Dojo's Friend

As usual I need a time machine to help me fit everything into my busy life!

So it is with sincere apologies to both Sam and Dexter that I have only just got around to naming them both Dojo's friend for October. ( note to self.....catch up, or Dojo may sack me as his roving reporter)

Dexter is no stranger to this blog, but it is his continued progress and his attention to basics that had him awarded Dojo again this time around.

However it is Sam's first time with Dojo.  Sam was awarded his for his real improvement in keeping still, listening carefully and following instructions. Sam also makes sure that any new child is shown to the correct place and how they are expected to stand.  It is always difficult when you join a new club when you may know no-one there, and it's students like Sam who make them feel welcome and part of the club.

Now I must just rush away and sort out the new Dojo friend for November, it is ....................
( soon to be disclosed ...honest!)

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