What an incredible Mufti Self Defence Seminar!

What a fantastic turnout for our FREE Mufti Self Defence Seminar! It was amazing to welcome so many new faces into the dojo for their very first class.

A huge thank you to our Tora Kai Karate-Do members who made everyone feel so welcome. Your encouragement and support are what make our dojo such a great place to train.

We kicked off the morning by exploring Itosu’s "The Ten Precepts of Karate" and The Ten Principles of Motobu Chōki before putting those concepts into action through practical self-defence.

The morning included:

• Building a strong base and protective frame.

• Weight transition and generating power.

• Escaping danger and recognising exits—the ultimate goal is always to get home safely.

• Pad work and practical striking.

• Adapting techniques while wearing everyday clothing.

• Zanshin and situational awareness drills.

• Fun self-defence scenarios, including weapon defence and ground work!

There were plenty of laughs, lots of learning, new friendships formed, and confidence built.

It was also the perfect way to celebrate Tora Kai Karate-Do’s 2nd Anniversary! Sharing cake, snacks and stories together after training made the day even more special. Thank you to everyone who has supported our club over the past two years—we couldn’t have done it without our incredible dojo family.