Shotokan Karate in Caversham and Emmer Green

01/07/2026

Karate can be practiced anywhere. Spirit and connection are more important than form. Enjoy.

17/06/2026

Karate is a martial art that doubles as a full-body exercise discipline. It mixes explosive movement, controlled power, and sustained conditioning, so you get strength, cardio, and mobility work in one session. View link for more information.

Karate techniques, Legs and glutes, Core, Chest, Back, Grip and forearms. Aerobic exercise. Anaerobic and power work. Isometric exercise. Dynamic flexibility and mobility. Strength from bodyweight resistance. Cardio from continuous movement. Isometric stability form stances and tension control.

13/05/2026

I have been asked the question about DAN grades many times. You may remember the answer. Here on this Facebook post is a graphic aide memoir providing a well presented answer. 😊.

🗨️Did you know that there are 10 black belts ⁉️😎 and not anyone can reach the 10th dan easily 🫣🥋..if you are a dan belted(black belted)mention your rank 👇🏻
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Stay... Learning KARATE

09/05/2026

Heian Nidan kata presentation. Kata learned at an early stage of karate practice. Tricky for most to learn quickly. Some good applications out there these days. Look for realistic fast and simple ones.

04/05/2026

Great story for Star Wars geeks on May the 4th. The picture shows a Polish declination for Obi-Wan Kenobi Street ("ul. Obi-Wana Kenobiego"). The village is a tourist attraction now for Star Wars geeks. Enjoy having the 4th with you.

The street has attracted Star Wars buffs for over two decades.

16/04/2026

Looking for Karate Classes in Emmer Green and Caversham? Special offer for new joiners. For those returning or for those new to karate. Offer expires on 1st June 2026. Register for your discount here: bingekarate.com/contact-6

31/01/2026

Shotokan Karate
Want to get fitter? Start something new? Get back into karate training?

Contact us (https://www.bingekarate.com) to reserve a place in a class. Beginners and experienced Karateka are all welcome to join our friendly and supportive group of dedicated students.
• Classes for adults and children to empower growth
• Training adapted for varying fitness levels and age
• Advanced kata training for higher grades
• Training for black belt grades

20/01/2026

Asano is no longer with us.

29.10.1939 – 19.01.2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our father, Hanshi Shiro Asano.

He dedicated his life to spreading the art and discipline of Karate; shaping skilled Karate-ka, instilling spirit, values, and confidence, and leading and building the family of SKIF-GB.

To so many of you, he was more than an instructor; he was a role model, a mentor, a guide, a friend, and someone who stood tall. He brought energy, a sense of humour, humility, and a big heart into every room he entered.

He was larger than life, brave, honest, and always the life and soul of the party; someone who lived fully, laughed loudly, and gave generously. His legacy lives on in the countless personal memories each of you will carry: lessons from the dojo that stayed with you long after training ended, trips away, and conversations shared over a b**r and a social after “hard training”.

This is very recent and as such there are no arrangements yet. Our family kindly ask that you respect our privacy at this sad time.

Thank you for being part of his Karate family, which he loved with all his heart. His spirit lives on in every student he taught and every life he has touched over the last 86 years.

We will forever love and miss him. In his own words:

“One life, must enjoy, Oss!”