Dan Grading Sept 19th:
Congratulations to Rebecca Hole (Junior 1st Dan) , Mike O’Leary, Greg Ryan, Matthew Thomas, Darren Williams, Grant Hole, Tracey Williams, Ben Davies, Sabrina Harris and Hannah Griffith (2nd Dan) on passing their grading at the Afan Lido. Months of hard work has paid off – well done.
Grading Examiners: Percy Brown 6th Dan, Nigel Taylor 5th Dan, Owen Cranfield 5th Dan, Paul Bridge 5th Dan and Daryl John 4th Dan.
Grand Slam Karate – Dublin Sept 19th:
Three WBK members – Mark Mcmahon, Rhys Edwards and Anthony Bridge – were part of the Senior Welsh Team that competed in this International Karate Event. Well done to our lads and the whole of the Welsh squad who gave such a good account of themselves.
BKF Championships – Edinburgh Sept 4th/5th:
Some great performances at the British championships in Edinburgh with a great display of fighting by Jordan Harris to take the bronze medal. There were also notable performances from Morgan Phillips. who had a top eight finish in his first British championships in a massive pool of 60 fighters,and Tom O’Leary who also had a top eight finish in his first outing at under 14 level.
All competitors fought with great spirit and discipline and will have improved from the experience.