The public page of Richard Amos, full-time Shotokan karate teacher and Chief Instructor of the World Traditional Karate Organization.
06/15/2026
Zooming from the barn this week & next in between weekend seminars. Wednesday the 17th and Monday the 22nd 5pm UK time. Normal schedule returns from the 1st July. Richard Amos Karate Ikigai Academy Int’l WTKO Yanti Amos
Taki senpai will be 90 in a couple of months. Yes, he might mention he feels a little creaky, but I aspire to have his enthusiasm, commitment and energy in 10 years time, let alone 30!!!
04/30/2026
I guess this means the King is in town! Looking South to the JPMorgan building at this surprise splash of colour!
04/05/2026
I chose a random hotel this time, convenient to Tokyo station. How was I to know the best espresso in Tokyo was round the corner with the sweetest staff imaginable! Highly recommended