Welcome to CSKA
Chikara Shotokan Karate Academy is an association of karate clubs in the Deeside area of North Wales. We are full members of the Welsh Karate Governing Body (WKGB) - the only Sports Council recognised governing body for karate in Wales.
We are also affiliated with Japan Karate-Do International (JKI - formerly known as Japan Karate Association United Kingdom), who have honoured us by designating two of our instructors as JKI National Instructors.
We have been teaching the traditional Shotokan style of karate to youngsters and adults in the Chester/Flintshire area for many years. Our emphasis is on practical self-defense, though the techniques and exercises used also promote a high level of fitness and self-confidence.
We operate a Child Protection Policy regarding children in sport, and have recently appointed two Child Protection Officers to our association's governing General Council.
I hope we can welcome you as a new member or visitor at one of our sessions. If you have any questions, please contact our secretary. Here is an application form (in PDF format) in case you wish to obtain (or renew) a licence with us.
Sensei Ian Smith
CSKA Founder & Chief Instructor
6th Dan KWF (Yahara)
Latest website additions
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- Link to blog with blow by blow account of daily training with Yahara (Sep10)
- More honours for Tav & Phil at the WKGB North Wales Open (Sep10)
- Peter Thomas 2nd in JSKA World Championships (Sep4)
- Another honour for Tav (Jun7)
- Various photos updated, including Stuart with his restocked medal shop! (May8)
- Ian promoted to Rokudan (6th Dan!), plus we have three new Shodans (May3)
- More honours for Stu & Phil at the KWF European Championships (after 10 years of trying, Stu is finally European Kumite Champion!) (May3)
- Details of 2008 Isaka Course, including downloadable flyer and booking form (Mar31)
- Details of 2008 Sidoli Course, including downloadable flyer and booking form (Jan19)
- Numerous layout changes throughout, plus interactive location map (3Jan08)
- Scroller lists all latest additions to website (Dec4)
- Photo count and sample thumbnail for each photo album (Oct16)
- Yet more honours for Stu, Phil, Charles and Ged at the KWF Scottish Open (Oct9)
- Stuart appointed Coach Assessor (Sep17)
- Phil promoted to Nidan (Sep17)
- Stuart promoted to Yondan (Sep14)
- More honours for Stu, Phil and Charles at the JSKA British Championships (Jun15)
- Details of 2007 Isaka Course, including downloadable flyer and booking form (May22)
- More honours for Stu & Phil at the KWF World Championships (Apr1)
- Photos of 2007 Sidoli Course (Feb25)
- Details of 2007 Sidoli Course, including downloadable flyer and booking form (Jan25)
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