by admin | Sep 3, 2025 | News
Brown Belt Stepping Up to the Next Level By Sensei Ady Gray At The Karate Dojo, reaching 3rd Kyu Brown Belt is an incredible milestone. It takes years of dedication, perseverance, and resilience. Not just from the student, but often from supportive parents who help...
by admin | Aug 7, 2025 | News
Building Stronger Youth Through Purposeful Practice Not all martial arts programs are created equal. The true measure of a program’s value is not in the number of techniques taught, but in the depth of understanding, respect, and discipline cultivated within each...
by admin | Jul 4, 2025 | News
We were thrilled to welcome Year 6 students from Holy Trinity Primary School in Ripon to The Karate Dojo over the past few weeks as part of our Karate for Schools initiative. Across three consecutive Fridays, nearly 60 pupils took part in dynamic and engaging PE...
by admin | Jul 2, 2025 | News
After recently writing about empowering girls through karate, I realised it’s just as important to shine a light on the boys in our club. It can sometimes feel like boys are expected to just get on with things – to be strong, tough, and not need the same kind of...
by admin | Jun 26, 2025 | News
On Sunday, we gathered for a fantastic event to honour the achievements of our karate dojo over the past year and to mark a significant milestone – the 30th anniversary of our dojo in Ripon. The celebration took place at the beautiful Ripon Golf Club, which...
by admin | May 23, 2025 | News
Karate is more than just a martial art; it’s a powerful tool for personal development and empowerment. At The Karate Dojo, we are proud to have around 40% of our members as girls, and their participation is transforming the landscape of martial arts. This blog...
