Congratulations to all of our students from across the Welsh Bushi-Kai for successfully passing their Kyu Grades this Morning. Fantastic to see such a busy Grading in our new Venue. Well done also to our Black and Brown Belts for completing the Sanbon Gumite Course. Thank you to our Instructors and assistant Instructors for help and dedication. Finally, many thanks to the families and friends who came along to watch the grading, we appreciate your support.
Congratulations to the following students on passing their Brown Belt Gradings:
2nd KYU: Andrew Williams, Matthew Leavy (Neath)
3RD KYU: Jessica Bellingham (Llandeilo) – James Stanton, Neil Sullivan (Neath) – Kara Davies (Gilfach) – Josh Williams, Freya Williams (Cwmafan)
The Grading took place at our Cwmafan Dojo and after a final preparation session, all students put in some great performances to pass their grade exam.
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COURSE DATES FOR STUDENTS ATTEMPTING THEIR DAN GRADE NOVEMBER 2020
Friday 21st February in Baglan dojo 7pm Renraku Waza
Sunday 15th March at the Kyu gradings in Margam dojo 9.30am. Head and Kick blocks.
Thursday 23rd April in Neath dojo 6.30pm advanced Kata.
Sunday 17th May in Swansea university club (the old Pavilion opposite Singleton hospital), 12 noon. Pinan Kata
Thursday 18th June in Cwmavon dojo 7.30pm. Kihon Gumite.
Sunday 5th July at the Kyu gradings in Margam dojo. 9.30am. Oyho Gumite.
Wednesday 16th September in Margam dojo 7pm. Advanced Kata.
Friday 16th October in Baglan dojo 7pm. Mock grading.
Sunday 15th November at the Kyu grading in Margam dojo 9.30am. Final preparations.
The Dan grading will take place on Sunday 22nd November in Baglan dojo. 10am start.
All students are required to have their licence books and cards signed by the instructors on the night / day of the course.
The following students have been registered for the 2020 Dan Grade training program:
Junior 1st Dan:
Tom Herbert
Sandro Divetta
Shauna Holley
Megan Pascoe
Isabelle Jones
Cassie Davies
Ella Pridham
Ava Griffiths
Halle Davies
Caitlyn Chesterman
Senior 1st Dan:
Salaman Tamaddori
Anthony Aitchison
Mike Gage
Helen Banham
2nd Dan:
Mathew Howard
Rob Howard
Brian Davies
Mark O’Leary
Kira Davies
Holly Taylor
Isabelle O’Leary
Angharad Aitchison
Wayne Damoo
3rd Dan:
Helena Sykes
The Dan grading will take place on Sunday 22nd November.
All course dates will published when available
Dan Grading:
Sunday 22nd November
Baglan dojo. 10am start
Will club instructors forward all candidates names to WBK Admin by the end of this week please. Course dates to follow.
Brown Belt:
Saturday 14th March
Saturday 19th September
Cwmavon dojo. 10am start
Kyu Gradings:
Sunday 15th March
Sunday 5th July
Sunday 15th November
We have a new venue for the Kyu gradings:
Ysgol Cwm Brombil
Bertha road
Margam
Port Talbot SA13 2AN
9.30-11.30am
Sadly, just prior to the Xmas break, the WBK learnt of the sad passing of Alastair Edwards, who trained with us for many years during the 80’s & 90’s and who was a valued and well respected member of the Afan Lido Karate Club.
The WBK would like to offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on their sad loss. He will be remembered and missed by everyone.
Alastairs’ funeral service takes place on Monday 13th January at 12 noon, at Margam Crematorium.
Rest easy old friend.
Congratulations to the following students on passing their Dan Grade examination yesterday.
Natalie Gallagher 2nd Dan
Francoise Robert 2nd Dan
Faye Phillips. 1st Dan
Commitment, dedication, determination and having the right attitude has paid off.
Well done.
From WBK Admin, Liz
“Dan grading resit.
This grading will take place next Monday 9th December in Baglan dojo. Doors open at 6.30pm and the grading will begin at 7pm.
If possible can candidates please let me have their licence books by this Friday otherwise I’ll have them at the grading.
The next Dan grading will take place on
Sunday 26th April 2020 in Baglan dojo. 10am start.
If all instructors can forward their student names to me by 14th December please.
Also if you require Dan grade packs please let me know.
The Dan grade courses will take place during January, February and March. Dates to be confirmed.”
Congratulations to all students across the Welsh Bushi-Kai for successfully completing their course and passing their Kyu Gradings this morning! With a special mention to those who jumped their first grading, White Belt to Yellow Belt (8th Kyu).
Well Done to our Brown & Black Belt candidates who attended the senior grade course #welshbushikai