SKM Issue 167 (March 2026) is here! Featuring a profound interview with Richard Amos sensei (8th Dan WTKO). From his austere JKA Kenshusei training in Japan under Mikio Yahara to his global influence today, don't miss this deep dive into his traditional roots.

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Shotokan Karate Magazine Issue 166 – December 2025

nterview with Nikos Afentoulis sensei 6th Dan JKA-WF, based on the island of Rhodes. A dedicated, humble instructor with decades of traditional Shotokan experience.

Also featuring Albert Cheah’s inspiring article on how senior karateka adapt training with age while maintaining the spirit of karate-do.

Editor’s reflection on the timeless movement principles of traditional karate as taught by Hidetaka Nishiyama sensei.

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Shotokan Karate Magazine Issue 165 – SEPT 2025

🔶 Interview with Sensei Masamichi Otsuka 6th Dan (KWF), protégé of Mikio Yahara Shihan. Serious, focused, and committed to karate at every level.

🔶 Interview with Sensei Errol Mahoney 5th Dan JSKA (USA), trained in Japan while at Yokota AFB.

🔹 Articles by Graham Noble, John Cheetham, David Stainko, Martin J Smith, and Paul Dowell.

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Shotokan Karate Magazine
Issue 164 – JUNE 2025

FEATURE: JULIE NICHOLSON 7th Dan HDKI
From Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, to international competition and now teaching with decades of experience—Julie Nicholson’s karate journey spans 50 years.

Tim Hanlon (USA) explores whether instructors are truly “Showing or Showing Off”.

🥋 A rich issue for karateka at all stages.

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