TSKUK Gain 17 Shodan & 1 Nidan Black Belts

On Sunday 23rd April 2023, ESKA members attended the TSKUK Members Course and Black Belt Grading in Canvey Island, Essex. The grading took place in front of a panel including Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan, Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th, Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan, Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan, Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan, Sensei Dave Lynskey 4th Dan & Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan.

A very successful grading resulted in 17 students achieving their Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt), 1 student achieving their Nidan (2nd Dan Black Belt).

Congratulations to the following new 1st Dans:

Brandon Camderman
Charlotte Joseph
Daniel Winterbone
Dave Joseph
Hannah Wimhurst
Helen Walker
Hollie Walker
James Allison
Juliet Allison
Keyaan Ahmed
Kryzsztof Dragan
Lois Hill
Namira Ahmed
Paul Hollander
Samia Lalmas-Jenkins
Scott Jenkins
Zoe Nesbitt-Clarke

Congratulations to the following new 2nd Dans: