Month: October 2025

A special training session was held this week at Sochin Karate Club when Sensei John Parnell, 7th Dan delivered a masterclass for members. The all-grades course included a session on adapted basics using cat stance, intermediate level kihon, as well as kata. Sensei Parnell is one of a number...

Sochin Karate Club has raised funds for Breast Cancer Now through the sale of pink karate belts. Karateka have agreed to set aside their normal belt for the month of October to help raise the profile of the cancer charity. A number of the club’s members have family members...

Sochin Karate Club had success at the 2025 Shotokan Connect Karate Championships, with Mae Rosen earning a bronze in the Jukuren and the club making the top 10 for the championships. Results Mae, age 12, said: “This was the last year I could take part in Jukuren. I was...

A rare opportunity to train with one of the UK’s top Karateka is available this month. Sensei John Parnell, 7th Dan, will be the Visiting Instructor at Sochin Karate Club on the afternoon of Saturday, 25 October. This all-grades course will start at 2pm and be held at Kendall...