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WBK Comp Parking

CAR PARKING
For those attending the WBK Tournament on Sunday please be advised that there is an Athletics event taking place on the day at the same venue.
Car parking may be restricted, please allow extra time to allow for this.

Uni Sports Award

Congratulations to Dave Jowett, 4th Dan Instructor at our Swansea Uni Club on receiving the Swansea University Sports Recognition Award.
Dave is a long serving, dedicated Karate-Ka who took over the running of the Uni Club in 2009 after the loss of Shihan Noblett.

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Results: W.K.U Spring Comp

Here are the results from yesterday’s competition held in Weston, and hosted by the Western Karate Union:

From our Swansea Uni Club:
Jacob Trevena   Novice Kumite GOLD
Senior Men Team SILVER
Ebony Bansair   Novice Kumite SILVER
Feri   Ladies Kata SILVER
India James / Phillip Nichol   Pairs Kata SILVER
Morgan Bennett   Novice Kumite BRONZE

From our Cwmafan / Gilfach Clubs:
Ruby Davies   13-15 Kumite GOLD
Harrison Williams   16-17 Kumite GOLD
Nic Hole   Senior -70KG GOLD
Mackensie Aithchison   10-12 Kumite SILVER
Megan Taylor   Senior Ladies Kumite BRONZE.

Great results from a high quality event.

 

WBK Championships

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2019 Dan Grade Courses

Course dates for those registered to attempt Dan Grading later this year:

KATA COURSE:
Wednesday 10th April 6pm – 7.30pm
Neath Karate Club

BLOCKS COURSE:
Saturday 15th June.  10am – Midday.
Cwmafan Karate Club

BASICS / RENRAKUWAZA COURSE:
Sunday 14th July. 10am – Midday ( Provisional date, awaiting confirmation)
Baglan Karate Club

Brown Belt Grading

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Brown Belt Grading:

Well done to everyone who passed their Brown Belt Grading last weekend.
Fantastic effort put in during the a tough morning session proved to be an excellent preparation for the grading itself.

One step closer to Black Belt !!

Gilfach Goch Club

Club Instructor Nic Hole invites you to join the WBK at our Gilfach Goch Club.

Classes to suit all ages and abilities. FIRST SESSION FREE

 

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Competition News

Recent Competition Success:

B.U.C.S Karate Championships:
Congratulations to Ebony Bansair from our Swansea University Club on winning Gold in the Female Novice Middleweight Kumite Category.
Well done to the Uni squad on some great performances throughout the weekend.

UK International Open, Dudley:
More success for WBK students, this time at the UK Open event held in Dudley.
We congratulate the following on their acheivements.
Morgan Phillips –  Gold
Cassie Davies – Gold
Megan Taylor – Silver
Mackenzie Aitchison – Silver

A.M.A Championships:
Another great result for Rebecca Hole from our Gilfach Goch club who recently won Gold as part of the Royal Navy Karate Team.

New Club – Margam

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Margam Bushi-Kai Karate Club will open it’s doors at Ysgol Cwm Brombil on Wednesday 23rd January.
Club Instructor is Jordan Hopkins 4th Dan.

FREE Taster Sessions:
Wednesday 23rd & 30th January.

Juniors: 6 yrs+ 6pm – 7pm
Seniors: 14 yrs+ 7pm – 8pm

For further Information visit:
www.margambushi-kai.com

WBK 2019 Grading Dates

2019 Grading Dates:KYU GRADINGS:
Sunday 3rd March
Sunday 7th July
Sunday 3rd November
All take place in Neath Sport Centre.  9.30am – 11.30am

BROWN BELT GRADINGS:
Saturday 9th March
Saturday 14th September
10.00am start in Cwmavon Dojo.

DAN GRADING:
Sunday 22nd September
10.00am start in Baglan Dojo.