Welsh Bushi-Kai Karate Association

Yesterday, the Welsh Bushi-Kai held a Dan Grade Examination at our Baglan Dojo

Many Congratulations to Richard Evans and Sean O’Brien for successfully passing their Nidan (2nd Dan) grading.
Some excellent karate was displayed  and the improvements made since your assessment have been exceptional. The dedication and sheer hard work put in these past few months and during the week-long course paid off.
A credit to the WBK

Dan Grade Examiners were:
Paul Bridge 6th Dan, Jordan Hopkins 4th Dan, Anthony Bridge 4th Dan, Danny Flynn 4th Dan,
Joanne John 3rd Dan & Morgan Phillips 3rd Dan.

At the WBK Development Tournament held on Dec 3rd,  I had the privilege on behalf of the WBK Executive Committee to award Paul James his well deserved 6th Dan.
Paul achieved his 1st Dan under our founder, Ritchie Noblett, 28 years ago to the date, making today even more important to mark this accolade. Paul is an outstanding karate-ka in all its aspects. Many of us have had the pleasure to compete against and alongside him on the tatami, with some very memorable scraps over the years.
Paul is an amazing coach and even better person! Thank you for all these years of supporting the WBK and the ever growing friendship we have.
Congratulations once again Paul and to everyone at Broadwell Karate

Jordan Hopkins
WBK Chairman

WBK DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION – December 3rd, Margam

Firstly congratulations to all students from all clubs who competed today, whether you gained a medal or not, doesn’t matter as it takes guts to get on the tatami.
A huge thank you for WKC, St. Pats, Clevedon Cobra’s, Broadwell Karate, and our own WBK coaches, students and families for supporting our event.
A massive thank you for all our volunteers, table officials, judges and referees. Without you all events like these won’t happen. Greatly appreciate everyone’s effort!

WBK KYU GRADING November 26th – Margam

Congratulations to all students from across the Welsh Bushi-Kai Karate Association who successfully passed their Kyu Grades this morning.
It was fantastic to see so many happy students receiving their new belts, proving your dedication and hard work is paying off.
Thank you to our instructors and assistant instructors for your help. Thank you to all families and friends, it was great to see so many of you supporting the students.
Keep up the hard work.

Well Done to our WBK Squad who recently competed in the Elite International Open Championships.
Some excellent performances and plenty to take back to the dojo to work on.

Results:
Under 16s Male Team – Bronze
Daniel Morgan – Bronze
Harry John – Bronze
Cassie Davies- Silver
Ruby Davies – Gold – Fighter of the Day – Outstanding effort.
Jordan Hopkins – Gold

Brown Belt Grading – Cwmafan May 21st

Congratulations to all students who successfully passed their Senior Kyu Grades this morning. Also, well done to Emily and Olivia for attending the course.
Some students displaying excellent karate today, while others need to work on some areas. Don’t forget everyone’s journey in a Gi is different, just keep working hard.
Thank you to all candidates families and friends for your support. Finally, thank you to our instructors for their continued hard work.

3rd Kyu
Oscar Davies
Ethan Freeman
Ava Gregory
Amahrae Evans
Daniel Morgan

2nd Kyu
Leon Hanson
Harri Lewis
Corey John

1st Kyu
Matthew Leavy

WBK KYU GRADING -April 22nd
Congratulations to all students from across the Welsh Bushi-Kai Karate Association who successfully passed their Kyu Grades at the recent Association grading held in Margam.
It was fantastic to have our Association Gradings back up and running, doing things properly and together. Also, a huge well done to our purple and brown belts who completed the senior grade course, a great effort throughout.
Thank you to our instructors and assistant instructors for your help. Thank you to all families and friends for your support, it was great to see so many back in the dojo.
Keep up the hard work.

WBK Kyu Grading – Saturday 22nd April

We are looking forward to resuming our association Kyu Gradings on Saturday 22nd April. This grading will be our first full association grading since the global pandemic.
Alongside the Kyu Grading, there will be a course for Brown and Black Belts, this will be conducted by a Senior Instructor.

WBK instructors will be submitting eligible students to attempt their grading by Wednesday 19th April.
Please see your club instructors regarding eligibility and ensure your licence is valid prior to the grading.
All WBK Dan Grades that are available to assist conduct the Course & Grading, your help will be greatly appreciated.

Please find information of the Kyu Grading below:
Venue – Margam Bushi-Kai Dojo
Ysgol Cwm Brombil
Bertha Road
Margam
Port Talbot
SA13 2AN

Start time – 9am
Approx. finish time – 12pm
Spectators are welcome to attend, there is no charge.

Kyu Grade – Course & Grading
Students attempting their 8th Kyu (Yellow Belt) to 4th Kyu (Purple Belt).
Brown & Black Belt Course
4th Kyu (Purple Belts) & Above
All students striving to attempt their Brown Belt/Black Belt gradings MUST attend this course.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions or queries.
Thanks,
Jordan

Well done to everyone from Swansea University Karate Club who competed at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championships in Hull this weekend! Great performances all round over two days from yellow belt to dan grades in team and individual kata and kumite.
Two medals this year, both for Khyany Vanessa Barreto:
Silver in Female Intermediate Kata
Silver in Female Senior Kumite -50kg
Great to be on the road with the students, coaches and supporters.
Next up… Varsity against Cardiff on April 22nd.

Congratulations also to Siwan Haf from Neath Bushi Kai, representing U.S.W, on another great performance at BUCS this year, going the distance over four rounds and unlucky not to medal. Well done Siwan in her final BUCS, ready to move over to the coaching chair from next year.