Lewisham Shotokan Karate Club

27th March 2011

Lewisham Shotokan Karate Clubheld a special two-hour training session on Sunday 27 March to raise money for the ‘Dreams Come True’ Charity. At the session, attended by over 30 juniors and adults, club members were taught a range of katas from Heian Shodan to Tekki Shodan (and all the katas in between!) by Sensei Roy Tomlin, 5th Dan JKA, Sensei Tony Cronk, Sensei Christophe Denaro, Sensei Frank Offiong and Adotey Bing-Pappoe. All katas were broken down and particular emphasis as ever went on turning as well as the key points of each kata. Senior grades were also treated to an intensive kumite session by Sensei Roy, which included a series of attacks that focused on coordination, timing and distance.

Club members had been raising money over the whole month and raised a total of £514.00. According to Sensei Roy, ‘It was fantastic to see so many club members at the event particularly coming a day after the club grading. We’re delighted to contribute to the ‘Dreams Come True’ charity and participate in such a worthwhile cause.’