TKFGB members are on the path of specialized training to achieve the 2017 European Championships goals. Therefore, on Apr 9^th, 2017 we met in Enfield, North London, for common practice.

What was our plan?
We worked together with juniors and seniors on crafting kumite skills, the concept of swipes in particular, in different applications of timing.

Was it accomplished?
Yes, through the swipes basic practice and application of the above in kumite sparring. In addition, the juniors were practicing their kumite forms. So, we are on the right track to bring ourselves to a higher level as specified for competition day performance.

TKFGB extends thanks you to all participants for their great effort. We hope to see you all again on 6-7th May 2017, at the seminar with Sensei Wlodzimierz Kwiecinski in Boston.

TKFGB will be running an International Gasshuku (training camp) from Thursday 3^rd  August to Monday 7^th  August 2017 at the Dojo Stara Wies, Poland (please check out www.dojostarawies.com).

The Gasshuku is open to all TSKUK and TKFGB members regardless of grade and age. Karate participants can be accompanied by family members or friends .

Accommodation
The Gasshuku will be held at the Dojo Stara Wies, (full details available on www.dojostarawies.com). The accommodation costs of £45 per person per day include:
– full board (breakfast, lunch and evening meal, tea, coffee and soft drinks)
– a bed in a beautiful Japanese-style cottage (based on four nights stay)
– 16 training sessions over the whole stay
Please note – as this is our first ever event abroad, we have negotiated a very discounted price.

Travel Arrangements
If you wish to attend the Gasshuku, you need to make your own travel arrangements to the Dojo Stara Wies.

The closest airports are:
Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport,
Katowice International Airport,
Krakow Balice International Airport,
Warsaw Chopin Airport.

Should you choose to travel to Katowice Airport, we might be able to arrange a transfer from the airport to the Dojo Stara Wies and would ask you to provide us with your flight details in order to facilitate this.

Booking
All bookings must be confirmed with your association and secured with a 50% deposit (£90 per person) by 17^th Apr 2017. Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
The deposit must be paid by BACS, in cash or cheque, made payable to the “TKFGB”. The deposit is not refundable.

Please complete the attached booking form and return it to your club instructor or email to office@tkfgb.co.uk.

Proposed Schedule (subject to change)

Thursday 3^rd  August
Arrivals from 12 noon
Lunch 12.30pm
Evening Meal 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Training session 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Friday 4^th, Saturday 5^th & Sunday 6^th August
Training session 7.30am – 8.30am
Breakfast 8.30am – 10.00am
Training session 10.30am – 11.30am
Training session 11.45am – 12.45pm
Lunch 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Training session 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Training session 4.45pm – 5.45pm
Evening Meal 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Sun 6^th August
‘Sayonara Party’ – disco 8.00pm

Monday 7^th August
Breakfast 8.30am – 10.00am
Departures before 12.00pm

Please note that Sauna and Jacuzzi available at the Dojo Stara Wies can be used at no extra cost.

Last Sunday the TKFGB Squad met again, this time in Bourton-on-the-Water (Gloucestershire). Led by Sensei Lukasz Radwanski, solid 3 hours of training were focused on kata (first part) and elements of kumite tactics (second part). We thoroughly enjoyed Sasoi and Kuzushi Waza (invitation and sweeping techniques) in practice!