March 2026
Shihan James Saunders — 4th Dan
During the first three months of 2026, Sensei (now Shihan) James Saunders undertook numerous tasks, mostly unbeknownst to him, which he carried out with distinction on his way to 4th Dan.
October 2025
KSK Dan Gradings
On the morning of 4th October 2025, five nervous candidates stood before a table of their peers to undertake their Dan grading, two of them going for Nidan.
March 2025
Kazoku Mar 25 Kyu gradings
Our next grading day fell on 8th March. Everyone had been practising hard, both inside and outside of class, ahead of the day.
December 2024
KSK Dec 24 Kyu grading day
Well done to all those who were successful in passing their grading and moving up the karate ladder on 14th December. It was a great day.
December 2024
Kazoku Dec 24 Kyu gradings
On the morning of 14th December 2024 we held the next round of Kazoku Kyu gradings — hard to believe it had come around so quickly.
November 2024
Sensei Clive grades to 3rd Dan
On the evening of 20th November 2024, Sensei Clive Betts took a class on the senior grade kata Seipai — one element of his successful 3rd Dan grading.
September 2024
September 24 KSK Grading day
Congratulations to all who successfully passed their gradings on Saturday 21st September. The standard set continues to be very high.
September 2024
September 2024 Kyu Gradings
On the morning of 21st September 2024 we held our next round of Kyu gradings. Good luck to all taking part after diligent training.
August 2024
Kazoku has 2 new Dan Grades
Congratulations to Molly and Riya for passing their Shodan grading. The standard was very high, with great technical ability and extensive knowledge on display.
August 2024
Kazoku's first Shodan Grading
On the morning of 31st August 2024, Kazoku held its first Dan grading. Good luck to both candidates as they put their skills to the test.
June 2024
June 24 KSK Gradings
Congratulations to all who graded on Saturday 8th June. The standard was fabulous — you all keep pulling it out of the bag!
June 2024
KSK Grading Day
Good luck to all who are grading tomorrow, 8th June. All your hard work and practice will pay off.
March 2024
KSK Grading Day
On the morning of 9th March 2024, Kazoku Shotokan Karate held its inaugural combined gradings, with the Wellingborough area coming together with Clapham/Oakley.
March 2024
First combined gradings
Kazoku Shotokan Karate hosted its inaugural combined gradings for the Wellingborough and Clapham areas. Good luck to all involved.
January 2024
Welcome Clapham/Oakley
It gives us great pleasure to welcome our newest club into Kazoku Shotokan Karate — Clapham/Oakley — run by Sensei James Saunders.
