Shōten Kyōdo Martial Arts

08/08/2026

LESSON OF THE WEEK!

When removing your mitts and pads after sparring be sure to return them to your bag! Young Tyler was careless enough to leave his on the floor, in the dojo this week. The plus side is he has gained himself a lovely workout plan before his next lesson 😂

Additionally, he has provided us with a fun game - Spot the pads, can you spot them?! 😬 👊

06/07/2026

We do love Weekends, our weekly deep clean is so satisfying especially when we get the help of a little future black belt (Thank you Elise!)

Our weekly steam and clean down is just one part of keeping our pride and joy up to the highest quality for our students to learn and improve safely 🔥👊💪

20/06/2026

Mystery Day (Part5)

Our goal has always been to create a space in which our students can find safety and security in the people they train with. The relationships formed on days like these are second to none, bonds formed of fun, fear and accomplishment.

This group photo by our evening campfire, for us, shows every bit of pride and every ounce of happiness that was experienced throughout such an amazing day.

We, as your instructors couldn’t be more proud of the attributes and behaviours you showed throughout. Representing the club family perfectly, and showing why we hold ourselves as a club unit to such high standards every single day.

We can’t wait to do it all again next year!! 🙏👊

19/06/2026

Mystery Day (Part4)

After a well deserved lunch break and an old school game of rounders back at our base, it was time for our 2km cross country hike across farmlands and over rockies to get to Weirwood Reservoir and onto our last physical activity of the day.

Just when it seemed like everyone could keep their feet firmly on the ground, we switched the game up once again and sent the team out into deep water on rafted canoes!

This activity really tested the teamwork and communication of all involved, completing challenges as they went on a full tour across the water.

They finished in the best way possible with a leap of faith off the canoes and a swim back to shore!

18/06/2026

Mystery Day (Part3)

From one set of heights to another! Direct from the abseil tower we ventured into the forest to our next challenge, ZIPLINE!

Another high pressure, adrenaline filled leap of faith was needed once they had braved the wonky tree climb 20ft up to the start platform. More fear and nervous faces across the board, but once again there was no giving into it.

The activity instructors gave us inspiration for a fun gag with the kids, guaranteeing them that if they got enough speed they would be able to reach the Haribos that were hidden in the stop tire! Alas, 15 kids went up, and no Haribos came down . . .

Until the two biggest kids of the lot had their turn, up stepped Sensei Gary and Sensei Ross (Haribos safely stached in pockets) and sent the kids wild when they actually came back with sweets in hand 😂

Another activity filled with pride and accomplishment for the entire team!

17/06/2026

Mystery Day (Part2)

First activity of the day, we really wanted to push everyone with some high adrenaline! So we sent them 40ft up the abseil tower and dared them to run down backwards!

Simple right?!

What followed was a rollercoaster of emotions, some serious vertigo and an immense feeling of pride watching everyone face their fears and tackle the tower. The sounds of shouts and cheers of support was the highlight of this activity, seeing everyone group together and push each other to achieve the goal set out to them!

16/06/2026

Shoten Kyodo Mystery Day (Part1)

What can we say about this incredible group of youngsters?! On Saturday they arrived bright and early to Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre completely in the dark, not knowing the day they had ahead of them. We had a team talk first thing, and all pledged to push ourselves and support each other throughout - They did exactly that!! What followed was an action packed day that pushed them mentally, physically and emotionally. The family feel between them all was amazing to see, and the fun we had throughout built core memories they can hold on to forever.

Check back in every day this week where we will be sharing photos and a few stories from each part of our amazing annual Mystery Day!

30/12/2025

30/12/2025

Smash into 2026 with Shoten Kyodo Martial Arts and our New Year training offer!

New students can come and join us in our fully equipped dojo and enjoy the entire month of January training completely FREE!! Then sign up by 31st January and receive the additional benefit of 25% off joining fees!!

We are buzzing to get back into training at our first 2026 class on Saturday 3rd January, want to take advantage of our offer? Simply contact any of the instructors listed, message through any of our social media channels or email.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Sensei Ross Crow - 07852829130

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26/09/2025

The first of seven ‘Meet the Intructor’ videos!!

First up is Sensei Ross, will you learn anything new about the people you see every week?!