Congratulations to our students, pictured below, who successfully passed their Brown Belt Gradings held earlier today in Cwmafan.
An excellent standard of Karate was displayed by all. …. Another step towards a highly valued WBK Black Belt.
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Callum Robb Seminar
March 10th, 2018 by admin
Great opportunity at Cwmafan dojo on April 21st to attend Kumite sessions with Callum Robb.
2 sessions of 30 people first come first serve, , £25 each!
First session 9:30-11:15
2nd session 11:45-1:30
Please contact Nigel Taylor for further details or if you wish to book your place on this seminar.
Kyu Grading 04/03/2018
March 8th, 2018 by admin
Many congratulations to all of our students who took part in the Kyu Grade Course / Grading & the Senior Grade course last weekend.
Well done to everyone on passing your gradings and earning your new belts.
K.S.E Open Championships
March 4th, 2018 by admin
Results from the K.S.E Open held in Gloucester last weekend:
A high standard tournament with each category consisting of 2 Pools.
GOLD
Ruby Davies: U 12 girls 3rd kyu +
Anthony Bridge: Snr men 70 KG +
SILVER
Tom Hole: U16 boys 3rd kyu +
BRONZE
Cassie Davies: U8 mixed
Mackenzie Aitchison: U12 boys 3rd kyu +
Iestyn Williams: U16 boys 3rd kyu +
Josh Dwyer: U18 boys 3rd kyu +
U18 Team: (Ellis/ Megan/Josh)
B.U.C.S Championships 2018
February 20th, 2018 by admin
Last weekend saw our Swansea University Club, coached by Dave Jowett 4th Dan, competing at the BUCS Championships held at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.
On Saturday the Ladies Kumite team, comprising of India James, Ebony Bansair and Lai Yan, won the team Bronze. This superb acheivement was followed up on Day 2, with Darryl Hutchinson winning Silver in the Mens Kumite & Lai Yan winning Bronze in the Ladies Kumite.
Congratulations to all who represented Swansea Uni at this long standing and prestigious University Championships.
UK Open Championships 11/02/18
February 12th, 2018 by admin
Success for The WBK at the UK OPEN EVENT held in Dudley !
Yesterday a small squad of WBK Fighters attended the UK OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Once again, the WBK Squad, coached by Nigel Taylor, performed magnificently.
Congratulations to all who attended, and well done to our medal winners:
GOLD
Anthony Bridge : Mens -84kg
Cassie Davies : 8yrs and under mixed
SILVER
Ruby Davies : U12 Girls
Megan Taylor : U18 Girls
Morgan Phillips : Mens -67kg
BRONZE
Iestyn Williams : U16 Boys
Josh Dwyer : U18 Boys
Nic Hole : Mens -67kg
Course & Squad Training Dates
February 12th, 2018 by admin
There will be an Association Kumite Squad training session taking place this Friday 16th February in BAGLAN Karate Club.
7.00pm start. £5 fee for everyone. All grades and ages welcome.
Dan Grade Course Dates:
KATA Course:
Wednesday 25th April in Neath Karate Club. 6.00 – 7.30pm
BLOCKS Course:
Saturday 23rd June in Cwmavon Karate Club. 10.00am – noon
BASICS / RENRAKUWAZA Course:
Sunday 15th July in BAGLAN Karate Club. 10.00am – noon.
( £5 fee for each course.)
Association Kyu Grading Date:
Sunday 4th March in Neath Sport Centre 9.30 – 11.30am
Senior Grade Course will be held also.
Brown Belt Grading:
Saturday 24th March in Cwmavon Karate Club. 10.00am – noon
Dan Grading December 15th
December 17th, 2017 by admin
Congratulations to Spencer Webber (GilFach), and Morgan Evans (Cwmafan) on successfully passing their Dan Gradings. All the hard work and extra sessions put in these past few months resulted in greatly improved performances.
Spencer acheived Junior 1st Dan, whilst Morgan got his 2nd Dan.
Special thanks to those who attended the grading offering their support and, of course, to our team of Club Instructors and Examiners.
Kyu Gradings
November 5th, 2017 by admin
Congratulations to everyone who passed their Kyu Gradings earlier today. We look forward to seeing you all again at the next grading scheduled for March 4th 2018.
Remember: Each grading is a step closer to earning a coveted Welsh Bushi-Kai Dan Grade. Gradings are structured to encourage a continued improvement in technique and ability as you progress.
2018 Dates
November 2nd, 2017 by admin
KYU GRADINGS:
Sunday 4th March
Sunday 8th July
Sunday 4th November
9.30 – 11.30am.
Cwrt Herbert, Neath.
BROWN BELT GRADINGS:
Saturday 24th March
Saturday 22nd September
10.00am – Noon.
Cwmavon Dojo
DAN GRADING:
Sunday 30th September
10.00am – noon. Baglan Dojo.
2018 DAN GRADING REGISTRATION:
Could all students names be registered with Association Admin Officer by Friday 1st December 2017 for the 2018 Dan Grading.
Dan Grade Info Packs are also available from Admin Office if required.
DAN GRADE COURSES:
Awaiting Confirmation of Dates, Venues.