Only three weeks to go until the grading at Egham! Sensei Jamie asks that you bring your KUGB license with you to the next lesson. Over the upcoming weeks Sensei will be focusing on preparations for the grading, so try to make the most of the time you have until then and show up to as many lessons as you can. Also, please take a moment to review the syllabus so you know exactly what is expected, but remember – Sensei Poynton usually makes small variations just to keep you on your toes. Practice hard, but also on the day listen to what Sensei Poynton asks!
Photos from the junior grading held at Egham Karate Club in on Sunday, 22nd July with Sensei Bob Poynton, 7th dan:
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On Saturday, 21st July, Sensei Austin, 5th dan was standing in for Sensei Sims who was away on holiday. Sensei Austin worked with the young karatekas to polish their basic techniques and particularly punching.
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Photos from the grading held at Kenmei Karate in Sutton on Monday, 23rd July with Sensei Bob Rhodes, 7th dan:
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The next grading will take place at Egham Karate Club with Sensei Bob Poynton, 7th dan.
Price:
Training only: £15
Training & grading: £20
Schedule:
13:00-14:00 all grades junior training
14:00-16:00 junior grading
16:00-17:30 all grades senior training
17:30-19:00 senior club grading
IMPORTANT: please do not forget to bring your KUGB license.
Address:
Egham sports centre
Vicarage road, Egham
TW20 8NL
Photos from the 2012 KUGB Southern Region Championship:
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The recent KUGB Southern Region Championships, which took place on 23rd June, proved very successful for both Woking and Egham clubs. Members of the clubs won many trophies, mostly in Kumite, including gold at both the Male and Female Team Kumite. The results are a testament to the hard work of both students and instructors and particularly Sensei Dave Austin.
The star of the competition was no doubt Sensei Jamie Sims who went on to win no less than 4 titles: 4th at Male Kata, 1st at Junior Male Kumite, 1st at Team Kumite and also the Tony Francis Trophy for best all-round competitor. See Sensei performing an impressive Ippon:
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The full tally of trophies includes:
Gold at Male Team Kumite: Sensei Dave Austin, Sensei Blyth Baker & Sensei Jamie Sims
Gold at Female Team Kumite: Emily Fanning, Natasha Ferrier, Olivia Magennis
Gold & Silver at Female Senior Kumite: Emily Fanning, Natasha Ferrier
Bronze at Male Kata Dan Grade: Sensei Jamie Sims
Gold at Male Junior Kumite: Sensei Jamie Sims
Gold, Silver & Bronze at Girls’ Kumite Under 5’3″: Angela, Natasha & Anesha
Bronze at Boys’ Kumite Over 5’5: Petar
Well done everyone for an amazing achievement!
Sensei Neil Jerome from Kenmei Karate also has a very successful competition winning silver at Male Kumite and Broze at Kata. Congratulations!
The next grading will be held at Egham Karate Club on Sunday, 22nd July, with Sensei Bob Poynton, 7th dan. For more details see the club’s website.
Alternatively, there will be another grading the following day, 23rd July, at Kenmei Karate club in Sutton, with Sensei Bob Rhodes, 7th dan. Lesson starts at 7pm and the grading follows immediately after. You must train to grade and if you pay by standing order the grading (and lesson) is £20. For more details see the club’s website.
