Rising Sun Karate Association

A truly special day—a day to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our sensei, Mike Fraser. It is with immense pride and deep respect that we gather here to recognize his dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to the art of karate.

Sensei Fraser, you have dedicated your life to the practice and teaching of karate. Through decades of training, you have not only mastered the techniques but also embodied the spirit of martial arts—discipline, humility, and respect. Your journey to Hachidan, the 8th Dan, is a testament to your extraordinary skill, leadership, and passion for this art.

To achieve Hachidan is no small feat. It requires not just physical mastery but also a profound understanding of the philosophy of karate—its history, its values, and its ability to transform lives. You have inspired countless students, to strive for excellence, both on and off the dojo floor. Your teachings have shaped us not only as martial artists but as individuals, instilling in us the values of perseverance, respect, and integrity.

As we present you with this well-deserved rank, we honor not just your technical expertise but also your role as a mentor, a guide, and a source of inspiration. You have given so much to this dojo and to the karate community, and we are deeply grateful for your tireless efforts.

Sensei Fraser, on behalf of all your students, past and present, we thank you for your dedication, your wisdom, and your unwavering belief in us. This Hachidan is a symbol of your incredible journey, and we are honored to witness this milestone in your life.

Congratulations, sensei. You have earned this rank through years of hard work, and we are proud to call you our teacher. May you continue to inspire and lead us for many years to come.

Thank you.

Our next senior grade course is this Sunday 12 May 1pm - 3pm. The course is open to all brown and black belts. Please book in advance. This is the final course covering our syllabus before the first of this years black belt grading. If you require this course to meet the prerequisite requirements for your black belt you MUST attend.

The next senior grade course focuses on Katas and Basic combinations will take place this Sunday 28 April. 1pm - 3pm.
The course is open to all senior grades

Congratulations to a couple of our senior instructors who have been awarded their 6th Dan (Rokudan) by Rising Sun Karate Association. Well done to Sensei Nigel and Sensei Mohammed 👏🏼🥋 *toryu *toryushukokai

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our karate mums 💐🥋 Have a wonderful day

Shoutout to all our female karate students past and present for you are strong 💪🏼 you are fierce 👊🏼 you can achieve anything 🏅

If you are attending the senior grade course for padwork on Sunday please arrive early to be ready for a 1pm start 🥋
The course will finish at 3pm

For those students who attended today’s class here is good YouTube video which talks about some of the aspects of sparring and using sparring as fun practice for fighting. Learning from sparring is vital and should be done in a controlled manner to work on techniques, gain confidence and learn from mistakes that you and your sparring partner make.

https://youtu.be/twE-zdUkB_U?si=Utr1Rj5ej-c9tIKQ

Leave some comments below and let us know your thoughts and bring the discussion to the dojo for your training 👍🏼 *toryu *toryushukokai

Why Sparring Is DEAD Something weird is happening in martial arts... The world's greatest fighters have stopped sparring. In this video I explain why, what they're doing instead,...

Senior grade pad work course on Sunday 28 February 1-3pm. The course is open to all brown and black belts and will concentrate on pad work punching, striking and kicking techniques for your grading. It is vital that senior grades attend these course as often as possible and 1st kyu grades are required to attend all four of the senior grade courses before taking their black belt grading. Please book in advance. Cost is £10 the course is being run by Sensei Windsor *toryu *toryushukokai

Well done to all the Black belts that attended today’s special kata course on Unshu 🥋 A special thanks to Sensei Fraser for hosting the course teaching the kata and the bunkai *toryu *toryushukokai

Kata course for Black belts tomorrow at 1pm. Please send us a message to book in 👍🏼🥋 shukokaikata