Welsh Bushi-Kai Karate Association

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.

38th UK International Open Karate Championships 1st April 2023

Well Done to the WBK Squad  who attended the UK International Karate Championships.
Be proud of yourselves for competing against some of the best karate-ka in the UK.
A lot of learning curves and aspects to work on in the dojo. 
Well done to all competitors:
Archie Davies – Boys 7 YRS & Under
Harris Lewis – Boys 8-9 YRS 5th Kyu & Above
Iestyn Harvey – Boys 10-11 YRS 5th Kyu & Above
Cassie Davies – Girls 12-13 YRS +47kg
Alex John – Boys 14-15 YRS -57kg
Ruby Davies – Junior Female U18 YRS +59kg

Medalists:
Daniel Morgan – Cadet Male U16 YRS -57kg – Bronze
Ollie Breeze – Cadet Male U16YRS -70kg – Bronze
Matthew Leavy – Cadet Male U16 YRS +70kg – Bronze
Jordan Hopkins – Senior Mens -75kg – Bronze

K.S.E Championships, Gloucester 05/02/23

Well done to all of our competitors who took part in the K.S.E Championships this past weekend. 
This event was a huge step up in regards to standards, and we are proud of everyone’s performances.

Keep up the hard work as we endeavour to move forwards to bigger and better things.

Medallists:  
Cassie Davies – Silver
Daniel Morgan – Silver
Ruby Davies – Bronze

Earlier today, the WBK had a small squad of fighters competing at the 2023 WKL Season opener held at Cwrt Herbert Sport Centre in Neath.
Well done to all who competed today. You all gained valuable experience which will only benefit you as you progress and develop.

RESULTS:
Ruby Davies – Under 18 female – GOLD
Cassie Davies – Under 12 girls (Advanced) – Gold
Archie Davies – Under 8 Boys – Silver
Harri Lewis – Under 12 boys (Advanced) – Silver
Richard Evans – Veteran Mens – Bronze

Many thanks to Ruby Davies and Morgan Phillips for assisting Jordan throughout the day.

The WBK Squad will be continuing to develop and expand throughout the year, and we will be posting info regarding further competitions. squad training etc as soon as they have been confirmed.
Please keep an eye on all our Assoc and Club Social media platforms for future updates.

Kyu Grading – Baglan Karate Club 03/02/23

Last Friday saw some of our students complete their latest Kyu Grading. Despite some early signs of nerves, a good standard of karate was displayed across the 4 groups and we are pleased to announce that all successfully passed their gradings.
Congratulations to everyone on passing your grading, and many thanks for your hard work during the past few weeks.