Sensei John Hanratty At 8th Dan, John Hanratty is one the highest ranked non-Japanese traditional Shotokan Karate instructors anywhere in the world today. Having studied Karate for nearly fifty years, he’s come up through the ranks with the Who’s Who of British Karate and learned under the Japanese elite. Originally with the KUGB, and from…
I started Karate at this club in my late teens early 20’s, and then left to start a family. When my son wanted to train I remembered the discipline and physical aspect of the training. We both joined when he reached the required age, and now I can’t imagine it not being part of our…
Our whole family trains at Canadian Shotokan Honbu Dojo and we strongly believe that participating in karate has provided benefits beyond fitness and self-defence. With both our sons, we have seen growth in confidence which has extended beyond the dojo into other aspects of their lives. They have benefitted from the discipline of martial arts…
I first enjoyed the benefits of karate in my teens, and I’m so glad I decided to return to it in my 40s. Karate gives me more energy for my office job and helps me get rid of physical and mental tension. Karate has so many benefits for people of all ages. This club…
With the idea of staying in shape and not a real fan of the gym atmosphere, and wanting more for the entire body, including the mind, I started to look at the martial arts. I went to a number of schools and although they were good in their own right, I felt that I was missing something….
I have always been fascinated with martial arts in general since I was a kid, and as I grew up I became more passionate about it. With obstacles and trials in life happening everyday I started to wonder if there is a way to better myself. And that is when I saw myself stepping in…
