Winchester Sportswoman of the Year 2012

Winchester Sportswoman of the Year 2012

Karate Gold Medallist from Basingstoke, Lindsey Andrews was one of three shortlisted sportswomen for the Winchester and District Sports Awards 2012. The Winchester District Sport and Physical Activity Alliance (SPAA) held the fifth annual sports awards at Winchester...
Article in Basingstoke Gazette about Martial Arts Success

Article in Basingstoke Gazette about Martial Arts Success

Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy entered a team of competitors into the Seitou Ryu Essex Open Karate Championships in Tilbury Essex. The competition attracts participants from across London and the Home Counties. We had a successful event with 2 Gold medals, 7 Silver...

Kyoji Kai Competition success for Basingstoke Karate Coach

Congratulations to Mark Nevola who entered the Kyoki Kai National Championships in Dockland London on Sunday 11th November and won two silver and one bronze medal. Kyoji Kai is led by John Anderson 7th Dan, who has an excellent reputation for developing international...
Basingstoke’s National Karate Champion

Basingstoke’s National Karate Champion

Our Basingstoke based Martial Arts Academy entered a team of competitors into Karate England’s (Karate’s governing body) National Championships on 30th September in Loughborough. Despite some very experienced and strong opponents against internationals...

Sensei, can I ask a question?

“Any questions?” A sea of blank faces look back. “Did you understand the principles taught?” Did I almost see a nod from one person? The Martial Arts is a funny old game.  We are told that it is traditionally taught by blind acceptance/faith.  The Instructor stands...
Hampshire and IOW Sports Club of the Year 2011

Hampshire and IOW Sports Club of the Year 2011

At the Sport Hampshire and Isle of Wight awards on 23rd March, our Martial Arts Academy from Basingstoke won the prestigious award of ‘Hampshire Sports Club of the Year.’   Katherine Wight, Sarah Godley and Alison Lee from Biscoes, Oliver Andrews on their shoulders,...