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JKS England Special Course with Arimoto Sensei

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Published Monday, March 9, 2026

On Saturday the 7th March, JKS England’s first visiting instructor of the year was Koji Arimoto Sensei, 5th Dan, from the headquarters in Tokyo. Please find the link to a super report on the day:

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September Black and Brown Belt TrainingThursday, September 13, 2018
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Superb Summer CampTuesday, July 3, 2018
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Great training at September's Black and Brown belt courseWednesday, September 13, 2017
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Another great Black and Brown Belt course with Open squad trainingMonday, August 14, 2017
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Inspiring JKS Summer CourseWednesday, June 28, 2017
A hot week in June with Toyama SenseiWednesday, June 28, 2017
Fantastic Day at the Kyu Grade ChampionshipsFriday, June 23, 2017
7 Gold, 7 Silver and 12 Bronze medals at the Cumbrian OpenFriday, June 16, 2017
A tough day of karate at the June Black and Brown belt courseMonday, June 12, 2017
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Massive Medal Haul at the Central England OpenMonday, June 13, 2016
A great day at the latest Black and Brown belt trainingSunday, June 12, 2016
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Big Medal Haul at the EKF NationalsTuesday, April 12, 2016
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Yet another fabulous black and brown belt training session in NottinghamMonday, September 29, 2014
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England records its best ever results at the JKS European ChampionshipsTuesday, August 26, 2014
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Kanayama Sensei teaches his first course in York for 20 yearsWednesday, July 9, 2014
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Inspiring Course with Paolo Bolaffio in NottinghamTuesday, June 10, 2014
JKS England Squad Fund Raising Event - The Knaresborough Bed Race 2014Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Strong turnout for Black and Brown Belt TrainingWednesday, May 21, 2014
Two Golds for JKS England at the BKF 4 NationsWednesday, May 14, 2014
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Success at the Second Free Referee, Judge and Table Recorder Course of the yearTuesday, April 22, 2014
English Team Selected for the JKS European ChampionshipsWednesday, April 2, 2014
JKS England squad record best results to date at the EKF NationalsTuesday, April 1, 2014
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Black and Brown Belt Training a big successWednesday, March 26, 2014
JKS England Squad Success at the Swedish OpenThursday, March 13, 2014
Kagawa Sensei takes memorable course in WalsallWednesday, February 26, 2014
Huge Turnout for Two-Day York CourseWednesday, February 19, 2014
JKS Youngsters Shine in NottinghamMonday, February 10, 2014
JKS Squad Competition resultsWednesday, February 5, 2014
The first Free JKS England Referee, Judge and Table Recorder Course is a great successThursday, January 30, 2014
LKA Raise funds for the JKS England SquadMonday, January 13, 2014
2014 JKS England Squad SelectedWednesday, December 18, 2013
A big thank you to Crystal Peaks Shotokan Karate ClubWednesday, December 18, 2013
JKS England end 2013 with a successful Christmas Course in NottinghamWednesday, December 4, 2013
Congratulations to Emelye O'Brien on making the EKF National TeamWednesday, December 4, 2013
Matt Price Sensei recognised at the UK Coaching AwardsTuesday, December 3, 2013
JKS England Team selected to compete in the Swedish WKF International Open Thursday, November 28, 2013
Geoff Dixon and the Grantham Shotokan Karate Club join JKS EnglandSunday, November 24, 2013
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Special Evening Course with Takuya MakitaMonday, November 11, 2013
Sold-Out Black & Brown Belt Course on Remembrance SundayWednesday, October 16, 2013
Enlightening & Rewarding Technical Seminar with Steve Ubl Sensei, 7th DanMonday, September 30, 2013
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JKS England Members from Leeds Karate Academy Enjoy Dan Grade Success in TokyoSunday, July 28, 2013
JKS England Team Success at 2013 World Championships in Tokyo, JapanMonday, July 1, 2013
Ben Richardson and the Can Do Martial Arts Academy join JKS EnglandWednesday, June 26, 2013
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