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22 Sep 2025
Senjokai Karate Athletes Celebrate European Success in Copenhagen

Senjokai Karate Athletes Celebrate European Success in Copenhagen Karate students from Ayrshire’s Senjokai Karate Academy returned last week with 23 medals from the 6th JKS Continental Cup in Copenhagen, Denmark — helping Scotland top the European medal table. With more than 1,200 entries from 17 countries, the championship was one of the toughest events on the European karate calendar. Representing JKS Scotland, a strong Senjokai squad delivered outstanding results across kata, kumite, and team events. European Karate Success for Ayrshire Athletes Senjokai students brought home medals across multiple categories, proving once again why the academy is recognised as one of ....
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Senjokai Shines at BKF 4 Nations Championship 2025

🥋 Senjokai Shines at BKF 4 Nations Championship 2025 🎉 What a weekend! Our Senjokai athletes, representing JKS Scotland, made a huge impact at the BKF 4 Nations Championship 2025, held at the incredible Oriam Sports Performance Centre at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. Facing top competition from across the UK, our athletes delivered standout performances in kata, kumite, team events, and para categories. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them — not just for the medals, but for the spirit, focus, and effort they showed on and off the tatami. 🥇🥈🥉 Our Medal Tally The club proudly brought home: 🥇 8 Gold 🥈 5 Silver 🥉 18 Bronze That’s ....
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Complete Karate Character Building Guide for Parents and Educators

Complete Karate Character Building Guide for Parents and Educators A comprehensive resource explaining how traditional Shotokan karate systematically develops essential life skills including discipline, respect, and confidence in children through both traditional training methods and competitive sporting excellence. Contents • The foundational principles of character development in traditional Shotokan karate • How structured training environments create discipline and self-control • Building genuine confidence through progressive skill mastery, belt advancement, and sporting achievement • The dual pathway: traditional development and competitive excellence ....
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Once a Week vs Twice a Week: What Parents Need to Know About Training Frequency

Essential guidance from the Senjokai coaching team to help you make the best decision for your child's karate journey One of the most important decisions you'll make as a karate parent is how often your child should train. At Senjokai, we welcome students regardless of their training frequency, but after years of coaching hundreds of children, we've observed clear patterns that we believe parents should understand before making this choice. This isn't about pressuring families into more sessions - it's about giving you honest, supportive guidance so you can make the best decision for your child's success and enjoyment. The Reality We've Observed From our coaching team's ....
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From Red Belt to Black Belt: Understanding Your Child's Karate Progression

From Red Belt to Black Belt: Understanding Your Child's Karate Progression A comprehensive guide from the Senjokai coaching team to help you navigate your child's martial arts journey As parents, one of the most common questions we hear is: "How long will it take my child to get their black belt?" Whilst we understand the curiosity, this question misses the beautiful complexity of the karate journey. Each belt your child earns represents far more than just technical achievement - it's a milestone in their personal development, character growth, and life skills. After years of guiding hundreds of children through the traditional JKS Scotland syllabus, our coaching team wants to share ....
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Why Your Child's Karate Journey is About So Much More Than Martial Arts

A message from the Senjokai coaching team about the life-changing benefits we see every day When parents first walk into our dojo at Senjokai, they often have a simple goal in mind: they want their child to learn self-defence, get some exercise, or perhaps develop a bit more discipline. What they don't expect is the profound transformation that's about to unfold - not just in their child, but in their entire family. After years of coaching hundreds of children through their karate journey, we've witnessed something remarkable: karate becomes the foundation for life skills that extend far beyond the dojo walls. The Transformation We See Every Day Yesterday, a parent ....
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Senjokai newset Black belts!

🎉 BIG CONGRATS to our NEW BLACK BELTS! 🥋👏 We’re absolutely delighted to announce the successful promotion of the following students to 1st Dan JKS: ⭐ Holly Farquhar ⭐ Daisy Farquhar ⭐ Kade Hearns ⭐ Callum Duncan ⭐ Hazel Patterson ⭐ Kyle McIntyre ⭐ Ellis Chalmers ⭐ Mariia Kyrychok What an amazing achievement—each of you showed true spirit, determination, and skill. We’re so proud of you all! 💪🔥 To every candidate who stepped onto the floor, pass or fail—you gave it your all and did yourselves proud. That’s what truly matters. 👊 🙏 A huge thank you to the JKS National Grading Panel for their time, expertise, and commitment to upholding the ....
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Helping Children Stay Healthy

Balancing Sports Like Karate: Helping Children Stay Healthy In today's world, children are spending more time on screens and less time being active. Studies show that low activity levels can lead to serious health risks, including a shorter life expectancy. Encouraging children to take part in activities like karate can make a big difference, helping them stay fit, confident, and focused. Why Keeping Active Matters Research tells us that children who are active from a young age have a much lower risk of health problems later in life. One study found that boys who stayed active at ages 11 and 16 had a 23% and 40% lower risk of dying early. Girls who were active at 16 had a 32% lower risk. ....
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Tradition, Respect, and Community

🥋 The Heart of a Dojo: Tradition, Respect, and Community A dojo is more than just a place to learn karate it is a family, a place of discipline, and a foundation for personal growth. It is where respect is earned, skills are sharpened, and lifelong values are instilled. The culture of a dojo is built on tradition, mutual respect, and support, shaping not only a martial artist but also a strong, disciplined individual. 💪 🏯 The Dojo Family: Sensei, Senpai, and Kohai A dojo is not run like a typical sports clubit follows a structured hierarchy that teaches responsibility, respect, and leadership. Every role is vital in passing down knowledge and upholding the spirit of karate. 🏆 ....
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Why Encouraging Your Child to Face Their Karate Grading is So Important!

As parents, we all want what’s best for our kids. When they express fear, frustration, or reluctance about an upcoming karate grading, it’s natural to consider letting them take a step back. But there are some key reasons why it can be beneficial to support them through this experience. Here’s a closer look: 1. Facing Stress and Building Resilience Karate grading can feel overwhelming to kids, and it’s normal to want to protect them from stress. But tackling challenges is one of the best ways for children to build resilience and confidence. By encouraging them to push through this experience, they learn that they’re capable of handling ....
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Senjokai Karate Athletes Celebrate European Success in Copenhagen

Senjokai Shines at BKF 4 Nations Championship 2025

Complete Karate Character Building Guide for Parents and Educators

Once a Week vs Twice a Week: What Parents Need to Know About Training Frequency

From Red Belt to Black Belt: Understanding Your Child's Karate Progression

Why Your Child's Karate Journey is About So Much More Than Martial Arts

Senjokai newset Black belts!

Helping Children Stay Healthy

Tradition, Respect, and Community

Why Encouraging Your Child to Face Their Karate Grading is So Important!

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