The logo of the British Traditional Karate Association depicts a fist at the centre of a flower with seven petals. These two symbols represent the soft (ju) and hard (go) sides of karate.The seven petals depict the seven constituents of good physical karate, and the seven aspects of a karate-ka's character.
Some of the earliest origins of karate have been traced to the island of Okinawa n the Ryukyu Island chain. It is thought that a native style of self-defence developed...
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The Founder, Ohtsuka Born in the Shimodate, Ibaragi Prefecture, Japan on the 1st June 1892, Hironori Ohtsuka was the second of four children who would listen to his mother's uncle, a...
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The logo of the British Traditional Karate Association depicts a fist at the centre of a flower with seven petals. These two symbols represent the soft (ju) and hard (go)...
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The English Karate Federation (EKF) is set-up as a democratically elected body for English Karate to cover the whole spectrum of our martial art and to further develop an understanding...
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The BTKA has had an established Child Protection Team for many years. Born out of the belief that prevention is better than cure, the BTKA have implemented procedures to ensure...
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Before letting your child join any club or group, or sending them on any other kind of organised activity these points should be kept in mind.
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For over 40 years Sensei Chris Thompson has been at the forefront of Karate in England. Chris Thompson began studying karate in 1969 and remembers the date well as during...
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Thank you for visiting the website of the British Traditional Karate Association. We would like to draw your attention to the following documents. Continued use of this website is acceptance of...
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A simple checklist to help you stay safe. Recently revised to include more questions you should be asking! Is It Safe For Me And My Children? All BTKA Instructors are qualified to...
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The Founder, MiyagiBorn on April 25 1888, Chojun Miyagi began his Karate training in Shuri-te and at the age of 14 was introduced to Kanryo Higaonna with whom he began...
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The Founder, MabuniBorn in Shuri during 1889, Kenwa Mabuni was a descendant of one of the bravest warriors of Okinawan nobility.Mabuni wanted to be so very much like his great...
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The mission of the BTKA is to promote a partnership between students and instructors so as to provide students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the study...
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The Executive Officers who have been selected to fulfill the vital posts as laid down by the BTKA Constitution. The Executive Committee, (which includes the Officers) is made up of BTKA...
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The Founder, Funakoshi Born in 1868, Gichen Funakoshi is regarded as the father of modern karate. It was at the age of 11 when Funakoshi was introduced to Azato and Itosu, two...
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Many Parents worry that their children may suffer abuse when they are out of their sight - playing sport or participating in activities away from home. Guidelines contained on this website...
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