Welsh Bushi-Kai Karate Association

On Sunday 31st January, the WBK held an Invitation Tournament at Cwrt Herbert in Neath. The event was very well supported and proved to be a resounding success, with all categories running smoothly and on time, thanks to the efforts of the Officials.

There was some first class Karate on display in both the Kumite and Kata events, and the atmosphere throughout the day was superb. We would like to thank everyone who supported the event and it was particularly pleasing to see so many top associations, coaches and instructors all enjoying the competition.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next event.

Another good day for the Welsh Bushi-Kai at the latest Welsh Karate League  event held in Cowbridge last Sunday.
Some great performances in Kumite and Kata resulted in 4 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze medals being won.

Abigail Fluck … Bronze
Faye Phillips …. Bronze
Ethan Fluck ….. Bronze (kata)
Siwan Williams …. Bronze (kata)

Jacob Davies …Silver (kata) & Bronze.
Keiron Hooper … Silver

Mackenzie Aitchison … Gold
Iestyn Williams … Gold
Megan Taylor … Gold
Morgan Phillips … Gold

Sunday the Welsh Bushi Kai squad attended the WKU winter invitational at Weston- Super- Mare.
As always it was a top quality,well run tournament with a high standard of competitor.
In the morning it was under 16’s with some excellent performances leading to really competitive finals for Iestyn Williams and Megan Taylor both just falling at the final hurdle but 2 superb silver medals,also 2 excellent bronze medals in a big category of very high standard for Morgan Phillips and Tom Hole.
The afternoon was the Seniors turn a welcome return onto the mat for Amy Nicholas, who fought superbly to take the Gold Medal, Anthony Bridge was producing some outstanding karate going through the first few rounds and looked the one to beat, unfortunately he was then disqualified for excessive contact while being 5 points clear with 11 seconds on the clock costing him the medal.
It was then time for the Senior Mens Teams consisting of 12 quality teams, the Bushi Kai Boys( Anthony,Rhys Edwards and Keiran Hooper) were fantastic. Anthony, Rhys & Keiron showing some quality karate, winning their fights comfortably, taking us to the final against a good Bristol team.
It was the highlight of the day with all spectators gathered around the centre mat, with superb karate from both teams, the boys were pipped 2-1,  having to settle for the Silver medal.
The squad total ended up at 1 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze.

Nigel Taylor: WBK Squad Coach

WELSH BUSHI-KAI KARATE ASSOCIATION  – DAN GRADE CRITERIA ( from 2016)

1 Dan Grade Applicants to be registered with WBK Admin  by Club Instructors on or before 7th January

2. Dan Grading will take place at the end of September.

3. Dan Grade Assessment will be held approx one month prior to grading.

4. All candidates must train on at least 12 occasions with another Association Instructor, 4th Dan or above.

5. Candidates must attend the 3 compulsory Pre-Grade Course. ( Blocks / Kata / Basics ).

Please contact your Club instructor for further details. Course dates to be published when finalised.

WBK Invitation Karate Championships 
Sunday 31st January
Neath Sports Centre, Cwrt Herbert, Neath

Kyu Gradings
Sunday 13th March
Sunday 10th July
Sunday 6th November
all Kyu Gradings will take place at Cwrt Herbert, Neath

Brown Belt Gradings
Saturday 19th March
Saturday 17th September
Brown Belt Gradings take place at Cwmafan Community Centre

Dan Grading
Saturday 24th September
Grading to be held at Baglan Community Centre

WELSH BUSHI-KAI  INVITATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

SUNDAY 31st JANUARY 2016
NEATH SPORT CENTRE
CWRT HERBERT
NEATH.
SA10 7BR

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: MONDAY 25th JANUARY2016
LATE ENTRIES WILL BE CHARGED £5 EXTRA PER CATEGORY
NO MONIES WILL BE REFUNDED ON THE DAY.
ENTRY FEES TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE COMPLETED ENTRY FORM.

Please Contact WBK Admin or Nigel Taylor for Entry Forms or further details

WBK ADMIN  Email ……… Nigel Taylor  Email 
REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 8.30am
THE COMPETITION WILL BEGIN AT 9.00am PROMPT WITH EACH CATEGORY TAKEN TO THE FINISH.
MEDALS WILL BE
PRESENTED AS EACH CATEGORY ENDS.

FULL MEDICAL SUPPORT WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE ON THE DAY.

WKF RULES APPLY AT THIS COMPETITION.

Yesterday the Welsh Bushi-Kai conducted a Dan Grading at Baglan Community Centre.
After months of  preparation training, including a very intense week long course, we would like to congratulate the following students on successfully passing their Dan Grade Examination.

Gareth Thomas – Senior Shodan ( 1st Dan )
Camden Williams – Junior Shodan ( 1st Dan)
Ashley Lewis – Nidan ( 2nd Dan )

Another great day for the Association squad who competed at the latest WKL Event, held in Bridgend on Sunday.
Our small squad of talented and dedicated competitors returned with 5 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze plus many other notable performances.

Gold:
U12 Team, U16 Team, Megan Taylor, Morgan Phillips & Mackenzie Aitchison.

Silver:
Nic Hole, Iestyn Williams, Keiron Hooper & Jacob Davies.

Bronze:
Becca Hole, Hudson Williams, Morgan Evans, Ethan Fluck & Abigail Fluck.

The Welsh Bushi-Kai will be hosting an Open Karate tournament on Sunday 31st January 2016.
The competition will be held at the Neath Leisure Centre in Cwrt Herbert, Neath.

WKF rules will apply at this event and all will be welcome.
Entry forms will be available in due course:

All Enquiries to WBK admin :   welshbushi-kai.karate@sky.com

Information

Association KYU grading

Sunday 1st November in Cwrt Herbert. 9.00 – 11.30am

All paperwork to be in by the Thursday before please.

Dan grade assessment

Friday 30th October in Baglan karate club.

7.00 – 8.30pm

Dan Grading

The Dan grade course will begin on Monday 9th November, details to follow.

The Dan grading will take place on Saturday 14th November in Baglan community centre. 10.00am start, doors open 9.30am