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Opening of the New Forest Karate Club 2019.
The date of the opening of New Forest Karate Club is Monday January 7th, full details to follow. 
Final training session of 2016 December 18th 2016.
Tomorrow is Eastleigh & Southampton Karate Club final training session of 2016 (start 20.00 & finish 21.00)

We maintained our established link with the community throughout 2016 and look forward to continuing to develop in 2017 and welcoming new students to our traditional family Karate club.
Sensei Merv O'Donnell 8th Dad visit 13th December 2016.
Many thanks for your support, we don't have an 8th Dan visit Eastleigh & Southampton Karate Club every Monday!
Karate Demonstration at Naomi House 12th November 2016.
Final preparations for the Karate demonstration and our annual visit to Naomi House on Saturday 12th November and although a poignant event, we're now looking forward to seeing the children and working alongside friends www.naomihouse.org.uk/

Kata Study Course - Saturday 4th June 2016.
Kata Study Course with Sensei Janna Sersnova (JKA England) twice world championships finalist in Japan. 

JKA Dylan Award 2015.
I am delighted that i have been nominated to receive the prestigious JKA Dylan award from Sensei Yoshinobu Ohta (7th Dan JKA). The JKA committee (England) unanimously decided to present me with this award in recognition for my charity fund raising work and particularly on the behalf of Naomi House Children's Hospice. However, without the kind support of loyal friends and students, nothing would have been possible.
I have dedicated the JKA Dylan Award to my late son Luke Daniel, my inspiration yesterday, today and forever.   
Karate demonstration at Naomi House Children's Hospice - Sunday 6th September 2015.
A special Karate demonstration was presented to the children at Naomi House Children's Hospice (Winchester).
Students from Eastleigh & Southampton and Bognor Regis Karate Club supported the event. Sensei Nigel Hosking (3rd Dan Shotokan Karate) and Glen Frame (4th Dan Shotokan Karate & 2nd Dan Kobujutsu)

All students were involved in delivering elements of martial arts to the special audience and a commissioned painting depicting Naomi House was presented to Naomi House. Personal and individual certificates of attendance were presented to every child resident at Naomi House Children's Hospice. The day was enjoyed by everyone and we look forward to returning in the spring of 2016. Many thanks to everyone for all your support and to all the children and staff at Naomi House for making us most welcome.     
Sensei Yoshinobu Ohta 7th Dan & Chief Instructor to JKA England - Sunday 23rd August 2015.

Sensei Ohta (7th Dan) delivered a training course for Black & Brown belt Karate students and the session was followed by a training session for students of all grades. Sensei focused on Kata for the senior grades and advised everyone as they presented their appropriate Kata. A Kyu grade examination took place after formal training and all students from Eastleigh & Southampton Karate Club successfully passed their examination.  
Karate 4 Naomi House Course - Sunday 28th June 2015.
The event was a great success and well supported by Karate students of various grades. The class was divided into two groups and Sensei Glen Frame (4th Dan Shotokan & 2nd Dan Kobujutsu) and myself presented various aspects of Shotokan Karate and the practice of the ancient art of weapon handling was delivered specifically by Sensei Glen. The Deputy Mayoress of Winchester (Mrs Jane Rutter) was kind enough to present the opening ceremony and decided to stay and watch the whole course unfold. Funds raised at the course have been donated to Naomi House Children's Hospice and the amount raised will be mentioned in due course. Many thanks to everyone who supported the event.   
Special Shotokan Karate Course Sunday - 28th June 2015.
Karate 4 Naomi House - A special Shotokan Karate course will be held from 10-12pm on Sunday 28th June 2015 and taking place at River Park Leisure Center, Winchester. SO23 7DD. Shotokan Karate Instructors will deliver various aspects of Shotokan Karate to students of various grades and abilities, beginners are welcome and all funds raised will be donated to Naomi House Children's Hospice https://www.naomihouse.org.uk/events/showevent/karate-for-naomi-house any kind donations can be made directly at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=NigelHosking 
Sensei Glyn Morgan 5th Dan JKA - Monday 30th March 2015.
Sensei Glyn Morgan 5th Dan JKA will be visiting and delivering a Karate class to all students and members of Eastleigh/Southampton Dojo (Karate club) on Monday 30th March 2015 and training times will be as normal. 
JKA Instructors class and AGM - Saturday 10th January 2015 K2 Sports Centre.
I am delighted to have been invited to the JKA Instructors class on Saturday 10th January 2015 held at the K2 Sports Arena. Many thanks to Sensei Ohta (7th Dan) and the JKA for their support. 
Memorial class dedicated to Sensei Dave Hinks 5th Dan SEKU - Monday 5th January 2015.
A special Karate class took place at Eastleigh Dojo on Monday 5th January 2015, many thanks to everyone who supported our Dojo. The class was dedicated to the fond memory of Sensei Dave Hinks, our teacher and our great friend, students from past days and present, paid their respects.
Sensei Dewey 8th Dan - visit Monday 4th August 2014.
 Sensei Dewey (8th Dan) visited Eastleigh Dojo and delivered a comprehensive training session which was geared for all grades and most challenging for all those training. The training session was followed by a Kyu grade examination, congratulations to all the students who passed the examination.
Special Karate Demonstration - Naomi House on Saturday 19th April 2014.
Students from Eastleigh, Porchester, Basingstoke and Bognor Regis Dojo met at Naomi House on Saturday April 19th and presented a Karate demonstration to the children and young residents. The demonstration included a weapon display by Sensei Glen Frame (4th Dan) and this was a particular favorite enjoyed by the children, staff and students. It was a great privilage to have been invited to Naomi House and although we have been guests previously, every visit is quite special and we look forward to our next visit in 2015.   
Sensei Faye Chappleman (4th Dan) - visit on 14th April 2014.
Sensei Faye delivered an excellent training session to all grades on Monday 14th April. The lesson was focused on various areas of student development, including basic skills training, Kata required by all grades and advanced Kumite practice for Senior students. Another successful visit to Eastleigh Dojo and we look forward to the next visit by Sensei Faye Chappleman. 

Sensei Faye Chappleman 4th Dan - visit on 14th April 2014.
Sensei Faye Chappleman (4th Dan) will be visiting Eastleigh Dojo on Monday April 14th 2014 and delivering a class suitable for all student grades, training times will be as normal and everyone's support will be appreciated.
Sensei O'Donnell 7th Dan - visit on Monday 10th March 2014.
Sensei O'Donnell (7th Dan) will be visiting Eastleigh Dojo on Monday March 10th 2014 and delivering a class which will be followed by a Kyu grade examination (invitation only). Training times will be as normal.
Sensei Glene Frame 4th Dan - visit on Monday 3rd February 2014.
Sensei Glene made his first and most welcome visit to Eastleigh Dojo on Monday 3rd February 2014 and delivered an excellent and informative class which was enjoyed by all grades present. Sensei Glen covered various aspects of movement (ido) and turning of the body (tenshin) or rotation (kaiten) the movements included side evasion (tai sabaki) and various hand techniques (te waza). Sensei incorporated some applications (bunkai) relating to Kata Niju Shi Ho (twenty four steps). 
Sensei Glen Frame 4th Dan - 3rd February 2014.
Sensei Glen Frame is an accomplished Karate Instructor and weapons practitioner. Eastleigh Dojo is proud to announce the first visit by Sensei Glen to our Dojo and i am sure that everyone will benefit from the training delivered by Sensei Glen. 
SEKU Instructors Class - 19th January 2014.

The SEKU Instructors class will be led by Sensei Dewey 8th Dan on Sunday 19th January. Training commences at 10.30 and will be completed by 14.30. This prestigious class is by invitation only.
Kata Focus class - 12th January 2014. 
Kata Focus class with Sensei Merv O'Donnell 7th Dan - 09.00 - 11.00 on Sunday 12th January 2014.
This is an invitation class and taking place near Porchester SEKU Dojo.

Sensei Dewey 8th Dan - visit on 9th December 2013.
Sensei Dewey 8th Dan (Chief Instructor of SEKU) will be visiting Eastleigh SEKU Dojo on Monday 9th December 2013. Sensei will be teaching a class and conducting a Kyu Grade examination during the evening. 
Kyu Grading Focus Class - 1st December 2013.
The next Kyu Grading Focus Class will be taking place on Sunday 1st December 2013 and all students are invited to attend the training session. The nature of the training will be focused on the SEKU Kyu Grading examination syllabus. Details will be sent to all students.
Visiting Instructor - Sensei Faye Cappleman 4th Dan - 23rd September 2013.
Sensei Faye (4th Dan) Senior Instructor and exceptional Karateka and i would encourage everyone to support the training session and each other.
Kyu Grade Examination - Sensei Merv O'Donnell 7th Dan - 5th August 2013.
Eastleigh Dojo is proud to announce the results of the SEKU Kyu Grade examination that took place on Monday 5th August 2013.
All the students who took part in the Kyu Grade examination worked hard and as a result, there were 11 successful promotions within the Dojo and well done to everyone who passed the examination. 

 Kyu Grading Focus Class - 28th July 2013.
The next Kyu Grading Focus Class will be taking place on Sunday 28th July 2013 and all students are invited to attend the training session. The nature of the training will be focused on the SEKU Kyu Grading examination syllabus. Details will be sent to all students.   
Visiting Instructor - Sensei Terry Oliver 5th Dan - 3rd June 2013.
An enjoyable training session was shared by everyone and although the class was not split into grade formation, learning definitely took place. Sensei Terry has recently returned from Karate training in Japan and he introduced everyone to some of the training methods that he experienced in Tokyo. The standard of Karate that everyone displayed was appreciated by Sensei Terry and we look forward to his next visit and our visit to Sensei's Dojo in Chichester. 
Kata Focus class - Sensei O'Donnell 7th Dan - 2nd June 2013 (Sho Dan & above).
The Kata focus course is intended as a Kata refresher lesson and is for invited Karate students of Sho Dan and above, if you are invited, please make an effort to attend this lesson with Sensei O'Donnell 7th Dan.
Visiting Instructor - Sensei Terry Oliver 5th Dan - 3rd June 2013.
Please could everyone make a concerted effort to attend this special training session with Sensei Terry Oliver 5th Dan.
Sensei Terry has recently returned from training in Japan and i would like to welcome this Sensei to Eastleigh Dojo and i would really appreciate all your support. 

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On the 9th of 9th 2012 - Karate remembered.
Special Shotokan Karate Course.
The course is being held at Fleming Park Leisure Centre and the training will take place in the main hall and commence at 10am and finish at approximately 12pm.
Sensei Merv O' Donnell 7th Dan, Sensei Faye Cappleman 4th Dan and Nigel Hosking 3rd Dan will be delivering various aspects of Shotokan Karate and we look forward to seeing everyone on the day.
The inspiration to host this course actually came from an event that Nigel organised and completed on Amnesty Day in 2011 and that event was known as 'Winchester 2 Romsey 4 Riflemen' and the proceeds that were previously raised from the 11th of November will also be donated to the Rifleman's cause.
This course is open to Shotokan Karate students of all grades and regardless of organisations, we ask that you please support this special fund raising event.

The course will take place in the main hall at Fleming Park Leisure Centre and the cost for training is £10 adults/families and £5 juniors. Donations are also welcome and can either be made on the day or by clicking on to the poster (below) Winchester 2 Romsey 4 Riflemen.




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11th, 11th, 11th, 2011 Winchester Mayor & Nigel.



The following articles from Eastleigh Dojo were featured in the November 2011 edition
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​Winchester 2 Romsey 4 Riflemen:
You just cannot keep a good man down. Once again Nigel Hosking is out there doing his bit for those that need help and support. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month Nigel did an 11 mile route march in Army kit from Winchester to Romsey to help raise cash for injured soldiers and families of the fallen. The march (or should I say run) was aptly coined 'Winchester 2 Romsey 4 Riflemen'. He raised cash for The Rifles Care for Casualties Appeal, set up in February 2010. The Mayor of Winchester saw him off on the journey and 11 miles later he was welcomed by the Deputy Mayor of Romsey and then finally Hampshire Fire Service at Romsey Fire Station. Sensei Nigel is a former Royal Green Jacket Rifleman and has done tours of duty with the Winchester-based Royal Green Jackets in Northern Ireland, Cyprus and Gibraltar in the mid-1970s. His fundraiser has caused quite a stir locally and was well documented in the Hampshire Chronicle, Romsey Advertiser and Southern Daily Echo. Nigel is always ready to raise money for the less fortunate summed it up by saying " I am just a torch and I have tried to light the way, I do this because I can and for those who can't". He is a fine example to us all and you can donate directly to The Rifles Care for Casualties Appeal at
- http://www.careforcasualties.org.uk/

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Karate demonstration & handover of cheque to JSSU.
















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APANESE TSUNAMI APPEAL DONATION:

You may remember that in our April edition of SEKU Update that Nigel Hosking (Instructor of the Eastleigh Dojo) was organising the Tsunami Appeal at Fleming Park Leisure Centre on 15th May to raise money to help the Survivors of the Japanese Tsunami that took place on Friday 11th March 2011. Nigel and Sensei O'Donnell delivered a 2 hour Shotokan Karate course. As a result of the course and other donations towards the appeal, a total of £544 was raised. On Friday the 28th October Nigel was assisted by black belt Ronald Noades, Pete Houldsworth and Andy Commerly and gave a Shotokan Karate demonstration to the Japanese Society at Southampton University after which they presented a cheque of £544 towards the Japanese Tsunami Appeal. Nigel gives praise to Sensei Merv O'Donnell, DC Leisure and the staff at Fleming Park for their support and everyone who made a donation towards the appeal but I suspect the real hero of the day was Nigel himself.
These funds were raised through a special karate course held on 15th May 2011, to help victims of the Japanese tsunami. The course was organised by Nigel Hosking, where he and Sensei O'Donnell taught a large number of students, keen to learn karate whilst helping a good cause.



Sensei Dewey 8th Dan SEKU
Sensei Dewey was awarded the rank of 8th Dan SEKU on September 11th 2011.
At the closure of the prestigious SEKU Instructors class, Sensei O'Donnell (7th Dan) presented Sensei Dewey with the award of 8th Dan SEKU. A very proud day for Sensei Dewey 8th Dan and all those present, we look forward to congratulating Sensei on his next visit to Eastleigh SEKU Dojo.  


Upcoming demonstration at Naomi House 
Following the successful demonstration held at Naomi House in July, we have been invited to visit Naomi House again to entertain the children and staff with a karate demonstration and t
his will be held in the near future with a date to be confirmed.









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