Author Archive: Derek Ridgway

Well done everyone it was a great weekend. See our Facebook page for the full report.

The annual autumn course is nearly upon us. it is our 43rd year of holding our course at Pontesbury. If anyone has still not booked in and want to come along for a great weekend of Karate and socialising. please…
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Email head office information and poster. derek@kazokukai.com

On Saturday 30th of November Kazoku Kai held its 40th Anniversary since it was founded by Derek ridgway in 1984. The training was held at Montgomery Town hall and the party and awards giving at the Dragon hotel. More pics…
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Kazoku Kai 40th  Anniversary training course At Montgomery Town Hall On Saturday 30th November 2024 With Sensei Derek Ridgway 8th Dan Times 12-3.00pm Cost £30.00 Adult £20.00 Junior. Payment for the course is in cash on the day.

Kazoku Kai Presents Our 40th Anniversary Xmas Basho On Saturday 30th November 2024 At The Dragon Hotel Montgomery Wales SY 15 6PA Tickets £30.00 per person Starts 7.30pm Till Late Please make your way to the main bar towards the…
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On the weekend of 21-22 September Kazokukai held its 42nd residential training course at Pontesbury near Shrewsbury UK. To read report and more photos please click on the link below. this will take you to our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/share/jqV3hDKophJZdjaC/?mibextid=K35XfP many…
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KAZOKU KAI PRESENTS A WEEKEND RESIDENTIAL COURSE AT PONTESBURY PUBLIC HALL NEAR SHREWSBURY SY5 0QD ON 21ST & 22ND SEPT 2024 WITH SENSEI DEREK RIDGWAY 8TH DAN COST £90.00 PER PERSON  FULL WEEKEND TRAINING.  SATURDAY TRAINING ONLY £60.00 (4 SESSIONS)…
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Our recent trip to India from 21st January until 3rd February was an outstanding success. The team from UK consisted of 7 members. Namely Chief instructor Derek Ridgway, assisted by Brian Carr, Harry Binks, Craig Mienis, Joe Fenwick, Keith Williams…
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