Welsh Bushi-Kai Karate Association

Kyu Grading Report:

Earlier today the WBK held its’ last course & grading of 2010, at the Cwrt Herbert Sports Centre in Neath.
A total of 72 students attended the course with 55 going on to take their grade examination.
We are pleased to report that all who graded were succesful in acheiving their next belt. Well done to everyone – you can be proud of your efforts.
As always, we would like to thank all of the Dan Grades who assisted the examiners throughout the day. Special thanks also to the large number of spectators who attended the event, – your support is much appreciated.

Passes by Grade were:
Red 22, Yellow 5, Orange 9, Green 10, Blue 5 and Purple 4

The next Association general course & grading takes place on Sunday March 6th, 2011.

SUNDAY 14th NOVEMBER
Association general Kyu Grade course and grading at Cwrt Herbert Sport Centre in the main hall. – 1.30pm start.
Liz will be at Baglan karate club this Friday (12th ) if you want to bring along all your paperwork etc. Liz will be late getting to the club but will be there before the class ends. If you can get it in earlier it would be appreciated.

WKGB squad training is also taking place today in Cardiff. Check with Nigel / Mark for times.

FRIDAY 19th NOVEMBER
There will be a referee course tonight in Baglan Karate Club , 7.00pm start,  for all those wishing to brush up on the rules.
Would all club instructors please send a list of names to Liz of those who can officiate at the Association competition on 21st November. If you could do this asap please as we need to know how many table officials, judges etc we have.

SUNDAY 21st NOVEMBER
The Association competition in Bridgend.
Entry forms have been sent out, if you haven’t received one let Liz know.

SUNDAY 28th NOVEMBER
WKU competition in Weston-Super-Mare. The Association will be sending a large squad to the event – contact Nigel or Mark / Kumite coaches for more information.

SATURDAY 4th DECEMBER
Mark McMahon,  the Association coaching assessor,  will be holding another course for all those who have not yet completed their WKGB coaching certificate. This will be held at Baglan community centre on Saturday 4th December 10.00am – 12 noon.
Could all club instructors inform their individual students who need to be on this course.

SUNDAY 5th DECEMBER
The Association is holding another 30th Anniversary function tonight in the form of a 3 on 3 type competition. There will be 2 teams from Bristol, 2 from the WBK, 1 from the Welsh Karate Kai and 1 from Vale. It will be seniors only and there is also a ladies Individual Kumite category.
There is prize money for the winners.  There will be a raffle on the night. Food will be available to purchase at the bar.
The event is taking place in the main function room at the Aberavon hotel on the beach front at Aberavon beach.
Tickets and posters will be ready this week. Ticket price is £5 and it is hoped that we have a large turnout from our Assocaition to support our fighters.

WELSH BUSHI-KAI KARATE ASSOCIATION

3 on 3 SHOWCASE KARATE EVENT

As part of our 30th Anniversary Celebrations, we are hosting a Showcase Karate event at the Aberafan Hotel on Sunday 5th December.

Top teams from Wales and England will be competing for cash prizes in this Karate extravaganza !

Senior Male Teams and Senior Individual ladies will compete in what will be an event not to miss.

There will be World, Commonwealth, British, National and International Champions on display – these are truly some of the best Karate competitors in Britain.

BROWN BELT GRADING REPORT

Congratulations to all of our students who passed their grade examination on Saturday. The grading was held at the Baglan Community Centre, the “temporary” new home of the Afan Lido Karate Club.

Senior Welsh Bushi-Kai Instructors who conducted the course & gradings were Percy Brown – 6th Dan, Owen Cranfield – 5th Dan, Paul Bridge – 5th Dan and Mark and Natacha Coleman – 3rd Dans.

A total of 24 students attended the course and went on to attempt their grade examinations. Regrettably, 2 of our students did not perform to the best of their ability and were unsuccessful in gaining their grade – this time. No doubt that with a little more time and effort they will  make the necessary step up to attain their grade at the next opportunity.

The WBK would like to thank the Dan grades who assisted the examiners throughout the day.

The next WBK Brown Belt grading will take place in May 2011 – Full details of next years WBK events will be added to this website as soon as we recieve confirmation from the various venue management.

BAGLAN DOJO :
There will be no training at the Baglan Dojo on Friday 5th November. There is a firework display in Baglan park and the hall is also being used by the organizers . Training resumes on Monday 8th.

BROWN BELT GRADING :
The Brown belt course & grading takes place on Sat 6th of November in the Baglan Dojo. Proceedings will start at 10.00am

WKF WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – Belgrade, Serbia

This weekend the best Karate-Ka from around the World are gathered in Belgrade to compete in the World Karate Federation Championships.
The Welsh Bushi-Kai is represented by Dave Godfrey, and  everyone in our association would like to wish Dave, and his Welsh Team-mates, the very best of luck at these championships.

To compete at this level of competition  is the ultimate goal of all sport karate-ka and  the Welsh Bushi-Kai has a long standing track record in producing top class international athletes. The opportunity to compete at the highest level is open to all our students if they are prepared to put in the hard work and their starting point should be as a member of our kumite squad.

The following students have been registered with the WBK  Administrator & Dan Grade Examiners as candidates to attempt Dan Gradings in 2011.
Club Instructors: Please contact WBK Admin a.s.a.p  if you have any students to register for the March grading.

March  2011
Ryan Phillips –  Senior 1st Dan   (Swansea Uni)
Adam Hanford –  Junior 1st Dan (Baglan / Lido)
Josh Lewis –  2nd Dan  (Cwrt Herbert)
Ferne Davies –  2nd Dan  (Gilfach Goch)
Gary Southall  – 3rd Dan   (Cwmavon)
Rhys Edwards –  3rd Dan   (Cwmavon)
Anthony Bridge –  3rd Dan   (Baglan / Lido)
Matt Francis – 3rd Dan  (Baglan / Lido)

September 2011
Paul Burke –  Senior 1st Dan    (Cwrt Herbert)
Grant Limebear –  Senior 1st Dan    (Cwrt Herbert)
Rob Collins –  2nd Dan –  (Baglan / Lido)

Friday 29th October
Brown belt course in Baglan community centre for all Brown belts and those Brown belts attempting their next grading.
7.00pm — 8.30pm. Normal Dojo fee applies. ( Students should bring their licence books )

Saturday 6th November
The brown belt course and grading date has been changed as there is a WKGB meeting and the Association competition on the weekend originally booked.
The course / grading will now take place on Saturday 6th November in Baglan commuity centre.
10.00am start.

Sunday 14th November
The Association course and grading for kyu grades.
In the main hall at Cwrt herbert sport centre.
1.30pm start.

Sunday 21st November
The Association competition in Bridgend recreational centre.
Entry forms will be sent out during the coming week.
Could all senior grades please make themselves available to help out at the competition.

Sunday 28th November
WKU competition in Weston-Super-Mare

Sunday 5th December
The Association will be holding an invitational 3 on 3 competition in the Aberafan hotel.
It will be an evening event and tickets will be available shortly.

The Welsh Bushi-Kai has seven new Black Belts.

Well done to our newest Dan Grades, who passed their grading examination at the Cwmafan Dojo earlier today. You have all worked extremely hard during your 6 month preparation training, especially so whilst attending the week long Dan Grade course.

Senior 1st Dan grade: Tom Barnes

Junior 1st Dan grade: Cory Kingdom, Mica Davies, Ellis Southall, Megan Taylor, Courtney Bartlett, Ellis Waters

Our New Dan Grades

Grade Examiners: Percy Brown 6th Dan, Owen Cranfield 5th Dan, Nigel Taylor 5th Dan & Mark McMahon 4th Dan.

Students and Examiners

Once again the Welsh Bushi-Kai would like to thank the families and friends of  those who graded today for your continued support throughout the grading and preparation training period.

The Welsh Bushi-Kai would like to congratulate David Godfrey on his selection to represent Wales at the WKF World Karate Championships. David has been in great form this year and his selection is just reward for his efforts, which include being a Triple Welsh Champion and a Bronze Medallist at the recent BKF British Championships. In addition, David has been a valuable member of the WBK senior Mens Team.

The Welsh team to compete at the World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia (28th – 31st Oct) is:

Male:
Robbie Scott WKK (-60Kg)
Gareth Reynolds VGKO (-67Kg)
David Godfrey WBKA (-75Kg)
Cheyne Phillips WSKU (-84Kg)
Dean Draper BW (+84Kg)

Female:
Sammi Scott WKK (-55Kg)