Reminder:
Sunday 9th July
Association KYU course and grading in Neath
9.30 – 11.30am.
There will also be the usual course for any student not grading on the day.
Sunday 16th July
The third of the Dan grade courses / Basics course will take place this morning in BAGLAN community centre. 10.00am – 12 noon
We have 4 fighters taking part in the UKC 2 event in Barnsley, Yorkshire on October 7th. There are £25 and £20 tickets available on a first come basis.
When we have final figures we will be booking a bus and overnight accommodation. The price of the bus and hotel have not been finalised yet until we have numbers going.
Anyone wanting further information please contact Nigel or Liz
Dates for your diaries:
Sunday 18th June is the Blocks course for those students attempting their Dan grades later this year.
10.00am start in Cwmavon karate club.
Sunday 9th July is the Association KYU course and grading in Neath sport centre, Cwrt Herbert.
9.30am start.
For more information please ask your club instructor.
Saturday 22nd April
Kata course for those students attempting their Dan grade in September. The course takes place in Neath Karate Club.
10.00am – 12 noon.
Sunday 23rd April
The Association competition takes place in Neath Sport Centre, Cwrt Herbert , Neath – 9.00am start.
If anyone is available to help set up the hall on Saturday evening please contact Liz for details.
welshbushi-kai.karate@sky.com
Nigel will be in Baglan Karate Club on Friday to go over the rules / new rules for referees.
Easter Sunday saw the return of one of the most prestigious events on the Karate Calendar, The 10K Karate Challenge, staged at the magnificent Troxy Arena in London. This event saw 32 Elite fighters compete in an Open Weight Tournament for the Grand Prize of £10k.
Amongst the 32 entrants, the Welsh Bushi-Kai was proudly represented by Anthony Bridge. Despite a narrow loss in the Pool Stage after a brave and spirited performance, we would like to congratulate and commend Anthony on his effort.
This event was an eye opener to many of our students who attended or watched the Live Stream, and goes to show how high the standard of karate is at the top level.
The WBK would like to congratulate Joe Kellaway on his victory after some incredible fighting. We would also like to thank and congratulate Joe Long and his Associates for organising and hosting such a fantastic event.
Finally, what can we say about the magnificent support that Anthony recieved, not only from the Welsh Bushi-Kai but from many of our friends from within the Welsh Karate Family…… you all made your presence felt.
March saw the Welsh Bushi- Kai conduct two Gradings for our students.
Firstly, on Sun March 5th, we held our first Kyu Grading of the year at Cwrt Herbert in Neath. Students were put through a final preparation session before being separated into their individual grading groups.
In addition, a training course was held for Purple/Brown belts, which was very well attended. Congratulations to everyone who successfully graded and well done to those who attended the senior course .
Secondly, on Sat March 18th, at our Cwmafan Dojo, a Brown Belt Course and Grading took Place. After a very gruelling pre-grade run through, the students were split into their 3 grading groups ready for grading. the grading panel for each group was Jordan Hopkins 3rd Dan, Mark Coleman 4th Dan & Dave Jowett 4th Dan.
Just to add that little bit of extra pressure, our Senior Dan Grade Panel (Percy Brown, Nigel Taylor and Paul Bridge) were positioned around the hall overseeing all the action!
Very well done to all those who were successful in passing your Brown Belt grades.
GOLD:
Mackenzie Aitchison U12 BOYS
Ruby Davies U12 GIRLS
Iestyn Williams U14 BOYS
Harrison Williams U16 BOYS
Megan Taylor U18 GIRLS
Morgan Phillips U18 BOYS
Nic Hole MEN -75KG
Anthony Bridge MEN +75KG
Senior Mens Team (ANTHONY/MORGAN/NIC).
SILVER
Cassie Davies U8 GIRLS
Tom Hole U16 BOYS
BRONZE
Ella Pridham U8 GIRLS
Lacey Lloyd U8 GIRLS
Harrison Jones U12 BOYS.
Harry Webber U8 BOYS
Gold – Anthony Bridge and Senior Team (Anthony/Megan/Jordan.)
Silver – Morgan Phillips and Josh Dwyer.
Bronze – Cassie Davies / Tom Hole / Ellis Southall / Morgan Evans/ Megan Taylor and Senior B team.
Abbie Fluck: Bronze kata
Joanne John: Bronze kata,Silver Kumite
Jacob Davies: Silver kata
Ethan Fluck: Bronze kata
Matthew Leavy: Bronze Kumite
Kevin Philips: Bronze Kumite
Trinity Needs: Gold kata
WBK Black and Brown Belt Dates:
Confirmed dates:
BROWN BELT GRADING
Saturday 18th March in Cwmavon Karate Club. 10am – 12 noon
DAN GRADING
Saturday 30th September in Baglan Club. 10am start.
Association AGM to follow Dan Grading.
Dates for Dan Grade Courses ( Blocks, Kata and Basics) and the Dan Grade Assessments are awaiting confirmation.
Happy new year everyone.
Association dates for 2017.
KYU GRADINGS:
Sunday 5th March
Sunday 9th July
Sunday 12th November
Taking place in Cwrt Herbert sport centre, 9.30 -11.30am
PROVISIONAL BROWN BELT AND DAN GRADING DATES (awaiting confirmation):
Brown belt:
Saturday 18th March
Saturday 16th September
Taking place in Cwmavon karate club, 10.00am – 12 noon
DAN GRADING:
Saturday 30th September
Taking place in BAGLAN karate club, 10am -12 noon.
Registration of students who will be attempting their Dan grade this year to be sent to Admin Office by Monday 16th January
Dan Assessment Details to be posted when finalised
ASSOCIATION COMPETITION:
We will be holding our competition on Sunday 23rd April in Cwrt Herbert sport centre. More details to follow closer to the date.
Last Weekend saw WBK students in action at several events and once again put on some terrific performances. Well done to everyone ….results are listed below (apologies if I’ve missed anyone out)
Gold: Morgan Phillips, Josh Dwyer, U16 Boys Team (Josh, Harrison, Harvey), Lai Yan, Ladies Snr Team & Sean Lewis
Silver: Megan Taylor, Cassie Davies.
Bronze: Iestyn Williams, Stacey Southam, Ebony Bonsair.
Gold: Ethan Fluck, Trinity Neads (Both Kata)
Silver: Jacob Davies (Kata), Faye Phillips
Bronze: Ethan Fluck, Siwan Williams, Jacob Davies, Abigail Fluck and Daryll Hutchison.
Our Swansea University Club members, Phillip Nicholl, Kyle Watkin and Meleri Mai Pryse were in action at the ESKA Championships in Athens, with Meleri winning Silver as a member of the ladies Team Kata.
Finally, Congratulations to Pavlos Antoniou for winning Bronze at the Cyprus Championships.