Happy New Year to all Red Tigers and their families. We hope you all had a fantastic break, spent some quality time together and had a good rest. 

Fingers crossed we have seen the back of this awful weather and can now concentrate on getting back to normal. All dojos are back open and our Instructors are ready and waiting to put you all through your paces once again.

Apologies for any disruption caused by the update of the Dojo Login APP, if you are still locked out as a consequence, please email info@redtigerkarateclub.co.uk and we will reset your online account. Remember booking is essential to make sure you get a place at your usual class. January is a busy month where we welcome plenty of new beginners, so make sure if you are a regular attendee, that you are booked in ideally at least the day before the class. 

2025 marks the 20th year of Red Tiger Karate and we have some exciting events planned to celebrate. Remember to set some achievable goals for 2025, it will keep you motivated long after "New Year - New Me"  has worn off.

If you have been training with our Club for 10 years or more (on and off is fine) we want to hear from you. We plan to reward those who have spent a decade or longer training with us. Please email info@redtigerkarateclub.co.uk with your start date and we will add you to our list! No need to do this if you are a Sensei, we know when you started. 

Here is what we have coming up between now and March so make sure you save the dates and let the work begin towards those goals: 

Saturday 18th January 

New Squad Class for South Manchester

Fitness, Kata and Kumite Class will run once a month starting this Saturday from 11.00am-12.00pm. The class will be held at Handforth Scout Hut, Old Road, Handforth. SK9 3AZ. The class will be run by Paul Wolstencroft Sensei. You can book your place now via the APP.   

Sunday 19th January 

Outdoor Running Session with Chris Paxton

Venue: Nuttall Park, Nuttall Hall Rd, Ramsbottom, Bury. BL0 9LZ - Free of charge.

Meet: 10.30am on the carpark - no need to book, just turn up

Every month Chris will be organising an outdoor run for those who want to improve their speed and endurance. This is completely free of charge and is open to all, kids, parents, family members, friends. We just ask that all under 16's are accompanied by an adult. It will be a mixture of running and speed sessions and will last approximately 1 hour. Chris is an England Athletics qualified run leader so he has plenty of experience leading and organising mixed ability sessions. No karate involved, just wear something loose and comfortable that you don't mind getting a bit muddy! 

Sunday 26th January

Cadet Leader & Assistant Instructor Selections 

Venue: Thornleigh Salesian College, Sharples Park, Bolton. BL1 6PQ

Time: 11.00am-12.30pm 

Our Cadet Leaders and Assistants meet every other month to work together and improve their teaching skills. We try to make it a fun and friendly atmosphere. New Cadets and Assistants can collect their badges at this session and existing Cadets and Assistants will need to attend for re-selection. We have some vacancies for Cadet Leaders and Assistant Instructors so if you are interested in starting to help out and learning how to teach, speak to your Sensei and we will place you. 

Thursday 30th January

Altrincham Senior Class - open to all Black and Brown Belts in the South Manchester and Cheshire Classes. This runs just once a month and is an absolute beasting session with Paul Wolstencroft Sensei. If you don't like working hard, stay at home! 

Time: 8.00pm-9.00pm

Venue: Bollin Primary School, Apsley Grove, Bowdon. WA14 3AH

Sunday 2nd February

Brown and Black Belt Course  followed by North Manchester and Lancashire Kyu Grading

Venue: Kearsley Academy, Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton. BL4 8HY

Times: 10.00am-12.00pm for the B & B Course & 1.00pm-3.00pm for the Grading

Students wishing to retake Dan gradings may do so at the B & B Course with their Instructors permission. 

Sunday 9th February 

South Manchester & Cheshire Kyu Grading (for invited students only)

Time: 1.30-3.30pm

Venue: The Talbot Centre, Stretford Sports Village, Great Stone Road, Old Trafford. M32 0ZS

Our Next Club Championships 

RTK Club Championships will take place on Sunday 16th March at Kearsley Academy, Springfield Road, Kearsley, Bolton. BL4 8HY. Entry will open on 1st February and close on 9th March. There will be individual and pairs categories and a new category for 2025 - Kickmaster! 

We have another amazing training opportunity planned for March 2025, all will be revealed over the next few weeks! There are a few more details to finalise but a WKF World Kata and Kumite Champion will be visiting RTK and teaching some courses for our students and Sensei's. We cannot wait.