At the Recent WBK Dan Grading, the Association Dan Grade Panel proudly awarded our Chief Instructor, Percy Brown, the rank of 7th Dan.
in addition, our Fitness Coach, Gary Southall, was awarded the rank of 4th Dan.
Both awards are justly deserved for 2 loyal and dedicated martial artists.
Percy Brown, 7th Dan
Gary Southall, 4th Dan
On Saturday 24th of Sept, the Welsh Bushi-Kai Dan Grading took place at the Baglan Community Centre. The Grade examination was the first to be held as a result of our new, and very successful, training program.
Prior to the start of the Grading, the WBK Dan Grade Panel, headed by WBK Chairman, Nigel Taylor presented our Chief Instructor, Percy Brown, with his 7th Dan Certificate. In addition, WBK Fitness Coach, Gary Southall was promoted to 4th Dan.
The Grading iteslf proved to be a resounding success, with a high standard of Karate shown by all of the candiates.
After months of very intense training, we would like to congratulate the following students.
Junior First Dan:
India Buch, Charlie Doman, Nathan Austen-Hughes, Calan Evans, Abigail Fluck, , Kasey Williams, Mackenzie Aitchison, Angharad Aitchison, Holly Taylor, Zack Stephens & Dafydd Jones
Senior First Dan:
Rob Howard, Pat Gallagher, Andy Buch, Ian Williams & Ieuan Thomas-Wigley
Second Dan:
Nic Hole, Becky Hole, Joanne John, Kevin Phillips, Megan Taylor, Morgan Phillips and Pete Twibill.
Congratulation to everyone.
On November 6th, the Welsh Bushi-Kai will be holding its Autumn Invitational Karate Championships.
This tournament will be held at the following venue:
Neath Sports Centre (Cwrt Herbert)
Neath Abbey Road
Neath
West Glamorgan
SA10 7BR
Entry Forms will be available shortly.
For further information please contact:
WBK Admin …… Email
Nigel Taylor ……. Email or Tel: 07717411459
Below are listed dates,times & venue details for the week long Dan grade course :
MONDAY 19th September
Baglan karate club. 7.30pm – 9.00pm
TUESDAY 20th September
Gilfach Goch karate club. 7.00pm – 8.30pm
WEDNESDAY 21st September
Neath karate club. 6.00pm – 7.30pm
THURSDAY 22nd September
Cwmavon karate club. 7.30pm – 8.30pm
FRIDAY 23rd September
Baglan karate club. 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Saturday 20th August
Dan Grade Assessment #1 in Baglan. 10.00am – 12 noon.
Doors open 9.30am.
If possible could all senior grades attend please
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Saturday 3rd September
Dan Grade Assessment #2 in Baglan. 10.00am – 12 noon.
Doors open 9.30am.
If possible could all senior grades attend please.
Saturday 17th September
Brown Belt Grading in Cwmavon. 10am start.
Doors open 9.30am
Dan Grade Course ( 5 Day )
Details to be added when finalised
Saturday 24th September
Dan Grading in Baglan. Doors open 9.30 for 10am start.
There will be an AGM following the grading for the WBK committee. If anyone has any item / items for the agenda please forward to Admin by Monday 19th September please.
Sunday 6th November
The Association will be holding a competition. More details and entry forms will be available soon.
Saturday 12th November
KYU grading in Cwrt Herbert, Neath. 10.00am – 12 noon.
The Association Kyu Grading ( General Grading ) scheduled to take place on Sunday 6th November at Cwrt Herbert will now take place on Saturday 12th November, 10am – 12 Noon, at the same venue.
The Welsh Bushi-Kai will now be hosting an Invitation Karate Competition at Cwrt Herbert on Sunday the 6th.
The past 6/8 weeks has been a busy time for the Welsh Bushi-Kai.
Two Dan Grade preparation courses have been held for those students registered to attempt their Dan Gradings in September.
The Blocks course took place on 18/06/16 at our Cwmafan Dojo, and was conducted by Nigel Taylor 6th Dan plus several of our Senior Dan Grades. The course was very well attended with students able to go through all the Sanbon, Ohyo and Kihon Kumite techniques required for their grading.
The third of the Dan Grade Courses took place at our Baglan club on 18/07/16. Course Instructors on the day were Percy Brown & Paul Bridge, 6th Dan.
This course was targeted at the Basics and Combination techniques set out in the Dan Grade Syllabus.
With the Kata, Blocks and Basics courses now completed, we can now look forward to the first Dan Grade Assessment, which takes place on August 20th.
Finally, Congratulations to all of the students who attended the Kyu Grade Course & Gradings held at Cwrt Herbert in Neath on 10/07/16. a great turn out for the early morning course, followed by a very good standard Grade examination.
IMPORTANT: DATE CHANGE
Please be advised that the Blocks course for this years Dan Grading Candidates, scheduled for 25th June , will now be held on Sat 18th June at our Cwmafan Dojo, 10am start.
ADMIN OFFICE:
Please note that our Admin Office is closed until Monday June 2oth. Any inquiries should be directed to your Club Instructors.
Saturday 14th May saw members of the Welsh Bushi-Kai compete in the C.I.K.A England Open Championships in Liverpool and the WKL 2016/17 season opener held in Newport.
Once again our squad acheived some great results.
C.I.K.A Results
Gold: Mackenzie Aitchison, Harrison Williams, Jordan Hopkins, Anthony Bridge, Under 14 and Senior Male Team
Silver: Becky Hole
Bronze: Tom Hole, Nic Hole, Keiron Hooper and Ruby Davies
WKL I 2016/17
Gold: Sam Mason
Silver: Sean Lewis, Faye Phillips
Bronze: Phil Nichol, Ethan Fluck ( Kata & Kumite ), Abigail Fluck, Joanne John ( Kata & Kumite ), Mixed Team Kumite.
Well done to everyone!!!
The WelshBushi-Kai would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Sifu Steve Babbs, who has sadly passed away.
Steve was a long time friend and supporter of our Association and of Shihan Ritchie Noblett and will be sorely missed throughout the Martial Arts world,
Steve was an exceptionally gifted fighter who inspired a generation of fighters through his abilities as a Lau Gar, Kung Fu exponent and as a pioneer and Champion in British KickBoxing.
A mighty and fierce competitor on the mats or in the ring, a gentleman outside the arena.
British Martial Arts has lost one of its finest ……. R.I.P Steve
