SKIF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
AFFILATED MEMBER OF SHOTOKAN KARATE DO INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION
HEADQUARTERS TOKYO JAPAN
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NEWS AND FEATURES
Sensei Celeste Nottingham retires from SKIF Trinidad and Tobago
Sensei Celeste Nottingham, one of our founding members, has officially retired as President and Chief Instructor of SKIF Trinidad and Tobago. Sensei Celeste practiced Karate for over 40 years and was a leading female competitor in her early years. She had a positive impact on the many students that past through her dojo doors.As the President and Chief Instructor, she lead the organization with strong karate ideals, in keeping with philosophy and vision of SKIF.
As of January 01st 2025, Sensei Ian Sammy was appointed as the President and Chief Instructor of SKIF Trinidad and Tobago. Sensei Ian is a founding member and was instrumental in the operations of SKIF Trinidad and Tobago. The organization looks forward to continued growth under Sensei Ian and the further the work Sensei Celeste built.
19th January 2025
SKIF Trinidad and Tobago BBQ Fundraiser
SKIF Trinidad and Tobago held its Fund Raiser BBQ on Saturday 22nd February. As part of their drive to help the Organization achieve some of its smaller goals. SKIF Trinidad and Tobago thanks its members who supported the BBQ. They also thank the parents for the positive feedback shared on the Organization's WhatsApp Group.
23rd January 2025
SKIF TRINIDAD AND TOAGO
1ST GRADING 2025
SKIF Trinidad and Tobago will be holding its first grading on April 11th 2025.
Students who are approved for grading will be informed 2nd April 2025.
30th March 2025
SKIF Trinidad and Tobago 1st Kata Course (2 day Camp). Takes place at the Mt Lambert Community Center.
This is the 1st Kata Camp to be held by SKIF Trinidad and Tobago. The goal of the camp is to help the members understand both the theory and practical applications of the kata. Basic instruction on the relationship between the stances, hips, coordination and hand positions will be explained.
Understanding Kime and what is speed and timing in kata performance with explained with the intention to introduce it to the higher ranking members
15th April 2025