Dojo's Friend

Dojo had a speedy exit out of the Dojo on Thursday evening.  Mainly because his friend for the month of February,  even though poorly,  managed to drag them self to training.  But, it was not to be,  they bowed out just before training began as ninja bugs got the upper hand.

So a big well done to Evie.

This is the third time that Evie has been awarded Dojo.  She has impressed Dojo greatly over the last couple of weeks.
First with her preparation for her grading and her performance on the day.
But also for her listening skills which have her remembering the correct Japanese names for movements and actions.

Evie has progressed so far over this last year and shortly will be moving up to the main class.
I could say I will be sad to see her go, but I will still see her continuing her Karate journey, however this time we will be finding our way together.


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 and Training Times

Monday's (3rd March) 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

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