The course is open to all Junior and Adult TSKUK members.

1 Day – £30.00

2 Days – £45.00

And also to Non Members

1 Day – £40.00

2 Days – £60.00

Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.

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Saturday 24th September 2022

Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ

Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am

Training – 11.00am – 1.50pm

TSKUK Dan Certificate Presentation

1.50pm – 2.00pm

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Sunday 25th September 2022

Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA

Registration – 10.30am – 11.00am

Training course – 11.00am – 1.50pm

TSKUK Dan Certificate Presentation

1.50pm – 2.00pm

 

One official TSKUK Course stamp will be issued for each day.

Click HERE To Book Your Course Ticket

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TSKUK Dan Gradings 25th September 2022

1st & 2nd Dan

Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA

Grading – 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Spectators Welcome

3rd Dan & Above

963 London Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 3LB

Grading – 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Closed Grading – No Spectators

Click HERE to Book Your Grading Ticket

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ESKA Class Closures

All ESKA Classes will be closed on Saturday 24th September except for:

The Dojo Norwich

Beginners – 9.00am – 10.00am

Eileen Ash Sports Hall

Tiny Tigers – 9.00am – 9.45am

Sensei Tom Kompier 7th Dan

Sensei Tom Kompier entered the JKA Instructors Course in 1998 and lived and trained in Japan for many years. Following residing in Japan, Tom Sensei then taught professionally in Switzerland before returning to Japan to pursue a career as a diplomat. He now lives in The Hague and regularly teaches in Amsterdam. Tom Sensei teaches the Japanese style Shotokan with its strong emphasis on correct form and the typical Kihon-Kata-Kumite tradition. Although it’s Japanese style Shotokan that Tom Sensei Kompier favours, he still maintains his undeniable European or Western approach to ‘teaching’ the art. Tom Kompier is a very modest, humble guy with a great attitude and excellent technique and currently holds the rank of 7th Dan.

Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan

Sensei Alan Parrish started training Shotokan Karate in 1974 in Hadleigh, Essex, teaching professionally since 1994; and is the Chief Instructor of Westwood Karate Academy and is the Co-Founder of TSKUK. Sensei Alan is a former multiple Regional and National KUGB Champion and was a member of the ITKF National Squad for over ten years. Sensei Alan was awarded his 7th Dan (Nanadan) in Japan 2019 from Isaka Sensei.

Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan

Sensei Jason Hitchings started training Shotokan Karate in 1981 in Norwich, Norfolk and is the Chief Instructor of Eastern Shotokan Karate Association, founded in 1995. He has won numerous national and international titles worldwide, including winning gold at the Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, in April 2018. One of Jason’s proudest karate moments was passing his 6th Dan (Rokudan) grading in March 2017 at the WTKO Honbu Dojo, New York.

On Sunday 22nd May, over 150 competitors from 5 different clubs competed at the TSKUK National Championships 2022. The competition was held at the Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Canvey Island, Essex. The event was open to Juniors (6-14 years), Cadets (15-17 years) and Adults (18 years+).

The event was an outstanding success with every competitor showing fantastic sportsmanship throughout the entire day.

The TSKUK would like to thank all the parents, instructors, judges, admin and medical staff who helped on the day to contribute to the smooth running of the event.

Here is a breakdown of the results:

Kata

Individual Kata – Mixed 3rd to 1st Kyu – Under 11 Yrs

Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk

Silver – Lily Nudd

Bronze – Eli Taylor-Windle

Individual Kata – Mixed Dan Grades – Under 11 Yrs

Gold – Sidney Scott

Silver – Kaja Laskowska

Individual Kata – Male 3rd to 1st Kyu – 11 – 14 Yrs

Bronze – Oliver Adams

Individual Kata – Male Dan Grades – 11 – 14 Yrs

Bronze – Noah Jarred

Individual Kata – Female Dan Grades – 15 – 17 Yrs

Silver – Arwen Stewart

Individual Kata – Male Dan Grades – 15 – 17 Yrs

Silver – Josh Wright

Individual Kata – Mixed 9th – 7th Kyu – Adult

Bronze – Ionut Antonescu

Individual Kata – Female 3rd – 1st Kyu – Adult

Silver – Tanya Treavett

Individual Kata – Male 3rd – 1st Kyu – Adult

Gold – Francis Karemo

Silver – Dave Fuller

Bronze – Kryzsztof Dragan

Individual Kata – Female Dan Grades – Adult

Silver – Olla Jaibaji

Individual Kata – Male Dan Grades – Adult

Silver – Max Threadwell

Team Kata – Mixed 3rd Kyu+ – Under 15 Yrs

Bronze – E. Wright / J. Sargeant / M. Selby

Team Kata – Mixed All Grades – 15 – 17 Yrs

Bronze – A. Hannent / J. Wright/ A. Stewart

Team Kata – Mixed All Grades – Adult

Silver – M. Jarred / D. Fuller / F. Karemo

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Kumite

Individual Kumite – Female 3rd to 1st Kyu – Under 11 Yrs

Gold – Lily Nudd

Silver – Lena Gryczaniuk

Individual Kumite – Male 3rd to 1st Kyu – Under 11 Yrs

Gold – Eli Taylor-Windle

Bronze – Joseph Hollander

Individual Kumite – Female Dan Grades – Under 11 Yrs

Gold – Kaja Laskowska

Silver – Sidney Scott

Individual Kumite – Male 6th to 4th Kyu – 11 – 14 Yrs – Under 5ft

Gold – Saul Fowler

Individual Kumite – Male 3rd to 1st Kyu – 11 – 14 Yrs – Under 5ft

Bronze –  Oliver Adams

Individual Kumite – Female Dan Grades – 11 – 14 Yrs – Under 5ft

Silver – Daisy Toone

Individual Kumite – Male Dan Grades – 11 – 14 Yrs – Under 5ft

Silver – Noah Jarred

Individual Kumite – Female 9th to 4th Kyu – 11 – 14 Yrs – Over 5ft

Silver – Alexandra Turner

Individual Kumite – Male 3rd to 1st Kyu – 11 – 14 Yrs – Over 5ft

Gold – Josh Yeomans

Individual Kumite – Male Dan Grades – 11 – 14 Yrs – Over 5ft

Silver – Lewis Barker

Individual Kumite – Male 6th to 1st Kyu – 15 – 17 Yrs

Bronze – Christos Rosis

Individual Kumite – Female Dan Grades – 15 – 17 Yrs

Silver – Arwen Stewart

Individual Kumite – Male Dan Grades – 15 – 17 Yrs

Gold – Josh Wright

Silver – Alfie Hannent

Individual Kumite – Female 6th to 1st Kyu – Adult

Silver – Tanya Treavett

Individual Kumite – Male 6th to 1st Kyu – Adult

Gold – Mark Jarred

Bronze – Francis Karemo

Individual Kumite – Male Dan Grades – Adult

Gold – Olla Jaibaji

Individual Kumite – Male Dan Grades – Adult

Gold – Max Threadwell

Individual Kumite – Male All Grades – Veterans

Gold – Francis Karemo

Bronze – Mark Jarred

Team Kumite – Female – Under 15Yrs

Silver – E. Wright / J. Sargeant / M. Selby

Team Kumite – Male – 15 – 17 Yrs

Silver – C. Rosis / J. Wright / A. Hannant

Team Kumite – Male – Adults

Silver – M. Threadwell / F. Karemo / M. Jarred

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ESKA took a total of : 13 Gold, 29 Silver & 16 Bronze.

On Sunday 22nd May, over 150 competitors from 5 different clubs competed at the TSKUK National Championships 2022. The competition was held at the Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Canvey Island, Essex. The event was open to Juniors (6-14 years), Cadets (15-17 years) and Adults (18 years+).

The event was an outstanding success with every competitor showing fantastic sportsmanship throughout the entire day.

The TSKUK would like to thank all the parents, instructors, judges, admin and medical staff who helped on the day to contribute to the smooth running of the event.

Here is a breakdown of the results:

Kata

Individual Kata – Mixed 3rd to 1st Kyu – Under 11 Yrs

Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk

Silver – Lily Nudd

Bronze – Eli Taylor-Windle

Individual Kata – Mixed Dan Grades – Under 11 Yrs

Gold – Sidney Scott

Silver – Kaja Laskowska

Individual Kata – Male 3rd to 1st Kyu – 11 – 14 Yrs

Bronze – Oliver Adams

Individual Kata – Male Dan Grades – 11 – 14 Yrs

Bronze – Noah Jarred

Individual Kata – Female Dan Grades – 15 – 17 Yrs

Silver – Arwen Stewart

Individual Kata – Male Dan Grades – 15 – 17 Yrs

Silver – Josh Wright

Individual Kata – Mixed 9th – 7th Kyu – Adult

Bronze – Ionut Antonescu

Individual Kata – Female 3rd – 1st Kyu – Adult

Silver – Tanya Treavett

Individual Kata – Male 3rd – 1st Kyu – Adult

Gold – Francis Karemo

Silver – Dave Fuller

Bronze – Kryzsztof Dragan

Individual Kata – Female Dan Grades – Adult

Silver – Olla Jaibaji

Individual Kata – Male Dan Grades – Adult

Silver – Max Threadwell

Team Kata – Mixed 3rd Kyu+ – Under 15 Yrs

Bronze – E. Wright / J. Sargeant / M. Selby

Team Kata – Mixed All Grades – 15 – 17 Yrs

Bronze – A. Hannent / J. Wright/ A. Stewart

Team Kata – Mixed All Grades – Adult

Silver – M. Jarred / D. Fuller / F. Karemo

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Kumite

Individual Kumite – Female 3rd to 1st Kyu – Under 11 Yrs

Gold – Lily Nudd

Silver – Lena Gryczaniuk

Individual Kumite – Male 3rd to 1st Kyu – Under 11 Yrs

Gold – Eli Taylor-Windle

Bronze – Joseph Hollander

Individual Kumite – Female Dan Grades – Under 11 Yrs

Gold – Kaja Laskowska

Silver – Sidney Scott

Individual Kumite – Male 6th to 4th Kyu – 11 – 14 Yrs – Under 5ft

Gold – Saul Fowler

Individual Kumite – Male 3rd to 1st Kyu – 11 – 14 Yrs – Under 5ft

Bronze –  Oliver Adams

Individual Kumite – Female Dan Grades – 11 – 14 Yrs – Under 5ft

Silver – Daisy Toone

Individual Kumite – Male Dan Grades – 11 – 14 Yrs – Under 5ft

Silver – Noah Jarred

Individual Kumite – Female 9th to 4th Kyu – 11 – 14 Yrs – Over 5ft

Silver – Alexandra Turner

Individual Kumite – Male 3rd to 1st Kyu – 11 – 14 Yrs – Over 5ft

Gold – Josh Yeomans

Individual Kumite – Male Dan Grades – 11 – 14 Yrs – Over 5ft

Silver – Lewis Barker

Individual Kumite – Male 6th to 1st Kyu – 15 – 17 Yrs

Bronze – Christos Rosis

Individual Kumite – Female Dan Grades – 15 – 17 Yrs

Silver – Arwen Stewart

Individual Kumite – Male Dan Grades – 15 – 17 Yrs

Gold – Josh Wright

Silver – Alfie Hannent

Individual Kumite – Female 6th to 1st Kyu – Adult

Silver – Tanya Treavett

Individual Kumite – Male 6th to 1st Kyu – Adult

Gold – Mark Jarred

Bronze – Francis Karemo

Individual Kumite – Male Dan Grades – Adult

Gold – Olla Jaibaji

Individual Kumite – Male Dan Grades – Adult

Gold – Max Threadwell

Individual Kumite – Male All Grades – Veterans

Gold – Francis Karemo

Bronze – Mark Jarred

Team Kumite – Female – Under 15Yrs

Silver – E. Wright / J. Sargeant / M. Selby

Team Kumite – Male – 15 – 17 Yrs

Silver – C. Rosis / J. Wright / A. Hannant

Team Kumite – Male – Adults

Silver – M. Threadwell / F. Karemo / M. Jarred

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ESKA took a total of : 13 Gold, 29 Silver & 16 Bronze.

On Sunday 24th April 2022, 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 3rd Dan & Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan.

A very successful grading resulted in 6 students achieving their Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt).

Congratulations to the following new 1st Dans:

• Ameera Olaonipekun
• Hannah-May Eastick
• Hugh Nottingham
• Kaja Laskowska
• Nia Treavett
• Sidney Scott

We are pleased to announce the TSKUK National Championships will be held on Sunday 22nd May 2022 at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA

One official TSKUK grading stamp for entering the competition.

 

Junior Registration 8am – 9am / Competition Starting 9am

Cadet/Adult Registration 2pm – 3pm / Competition Starting 3pm

 

All entries must be submitted online by 11.30pm Sunday 8th May 2022

Submit Your Entry Here

 

INDIVIDUAL KATA

Elimination kata will be Heian Kata 1 – 5 & Tekki Shodan through to the final. The final kata is competitor’s choice.

 

INDIVIDUAL KUMITE

Shobu Ippon Rules

 

TEAM KATA*

Teams can be single or mixed gender. Just one kata is needed for eliminations and final.

 

TEAM KUMITE*

3 Person teams of same gender split by age / grade

*Competitors are responsible for creating their own Teams.

 

Click Here for Category List

Categories may be merged or cancelled in the case of insufficient entries.

Members of ESKA attended the 21st Legend Shotokan Karate Championship on Saturday 26th March 2022 in Bracknell.

Here is a breakdown of the results:

Kata

CHILDREN INDIVIDUAL KATA, 6TH KYU ONLY

Silver – Saul Fowler

SENIOR MIXED TEAM KATA 8TH KYU TO BLACK BELT

Gold – Molly Lambert / Reegan Green / Joshua Wright

JUNIOR GIRLS TEAM KATA, BROWN AND BLACK BELT

Bronze – Martha Selby/ Jasmine Sargeant / Ella Wright

JUNIOR BOYS TEAM KATA 8TH KYU TO 4TH KYU

Silver – Thomas Randle / Saul Fowler / Eli Taylor-Windle

FEMALE TEAM KATA 8TH KYU TO BLACK BELT

Gold – Molly Lambert / Reegan Green / Hannah Mitchell (WKA)

MALE SENIOR INDIVIDUAL KATA 8TH TO 4TH KYU

Bronze – Tim Windle

VETERANS INDIVIDUAL KATA MEN

Silver – Francis Karemo

CHILDREN INDIVIDUAL KATA, BROWN BELT, UNDER 11 YEARS, FEMALE

Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk

Silver – Sidney Scott

Bronze – Lily Nudd

CHILDREN INDIVIDUAL KATA BLACK BELT, UNDER 11 YEARS, MALE AND FEMALE

Silver – Noah Jarred

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Kumite

CHILDREN KIHON IPPON KUMITE 4TH TO 5TH KYU

Bronze – Eli Taylor-Windle

CHILDREN SANBON KUMITE 6TH KYU ONLY

Gold – Saul Fowler

CHILDREN JIYU IPPON KUMITE BROWN BELT – FEMALE

Gold – Lena Gryczaniuk

Silver – Kaja Laskowska

Bronze – Lily Nudd

CHILDREN JIYU IPPON KUMITE BROWN BELT – MALE

Gold – Oliver Adams

CHILDREN JIYU IPPON KUMITE BLACK BELT

Silver – Noah Jarred

FEMALE TEAM KUMITE 8TH KYU TO BLACK BELT

Gold – Molly Lambert / Reegan Green / Hannah Mitchell (WKA)

MALE TEAM KUMITE 8TH KYU TO BLACK BELT 3 MEN TEAM

Silver – Francis Karemo / Joshua Wright / Michael Stead (WKA)

ADULT MIXED TEAM KUMITE

Silver – Molly Lambert / Joshua Wright / Daniel Allen (WKA)

MALE SENIOR KUMITE 8TH TO 4TH KYU

Bronze – Tim Windle

JUNIOR BOYS TEAM KUMITE

Gold – Alfie Hannent / Joshua Wright / Brandon Camderman

 

A huge congratulations to you all.

We will be holding our Individual & Team Kata Competition
on Sunday 8th May 2022
at
The Dojo Norwich, 3 Burton Road, NR6 6AX

Competition Entry Fee:
1 Event £15
2 Events £25
Team Event £5 per Member**
**Entrants are responsible for organising their own Teams**

The events will be split by age, gender and grade.
(Final category list to be announced once all entries have been received)
There will be awards presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Competition is open to:
Juniors (6 – 13yrs)
Cadets (14 – 17yrs)
Adults (18+)
Entries close 11.30pm 1/5/2022

Junior Competition Start Times:

Red 9th Kyu to Yellow 7th Kyu Individual Kata – 1.30pm
Green 6th Kyu to Purple & White 4th Kyu Individual Kata– 2.15pm
All Grades Team Kata – 2.30pm
Brown 3rd Kyu+ Individual Kata – 3.00pm

Cadet & Adult Competition Starts at 4.00pm

Please arrive 15 minutes before competition start time

If you have any questions about this competition, please call the ESKA Office on 01603 418751 or click here to email office@eska.co.uk

The March 2022 Tiny Tiger, Junior and Adult Grading dates have now been confirmed as Saturday 12th March, Sunday 13th March, Saturday 19th March and Sunday 20th March 2022.

Please remember pre-booking is required for ALL Gradings.

 

Booking Deadlines:

Saturday 12th March & Sunday 13th March:
Booking Deadline 11:30pm Wednesday 9th March 2022

Saturday 19th March & Sunday 20th March:
Booking Deadline 11:30pm Wednesday 16th March 2022

 

Grading Criteria

Tiny Tigers

White to Red T Shirt – 10 Lessons (No minimum time period)
Red to Orange T Shirt – 12 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Orange to Yellow T Shirt – 12 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Yellow to Green T Shirt – 12 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Green to Purple T Shirt – 12 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Purple to Brown T Shirt – 12 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Brown to Black T Shirt – 24 Lessons including a minimum of 7 Junior lessons (3 month minimum time period)

Junior / Adult Karate

White to Red Belt – 10 Lessons (No minimum time period)
Red to Orange Belt – 12 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Orange to Yellow Belt – 16 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Yellow to Green Belt – 16 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Green to Purple Belt – 24 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Purple to Purple and White Belt – 24 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Purple and White to Brown Belt – 24 Lessons (3 month minimum time period)
Brown to Brown and White Belt – 48 Lessons (6 month minimum time period)
Brown and White to Brown and Double White Belt – 48 Lessons (6 month minimum time period)

Full grading details including all syllabuses can be found on the ESKA website.

Please ensure you will reach the minimum grading requirements. Remember, you can visit the ESKA Members Area to check previous grading dates and how many lessons you have attended.

There is not a requirement to have your Kihon, Kata or Kumite elements signed off on your training card for this grading. Your instructor will advise if they feel you are eligible to grade. Each lesson you attend is recorded electronically after each class.

 

Please click on the button below for the grading slot you would like to book.

Tiny Tiger Gradings

Saturday 12th – 1.00pm – 2.30pm – White & Red T-Shirts (Physical)
Saturday 12th – 2.45pm – 4.00pm – Orange & Yellow T-Shirts (Physical)
Saturday 12th – 4.15pm – 5.30pm – Green, Purple & Brown T-Shirts (Physical)
Sunday 13th – 2.45pm – 4.15pm – All T-Shirts (Online)

Junior & Adult Gradings

Sunday 13th – 1.00pm – 2.30pm – All Grades (Online)
Sunday 13th – 1.00pm – 2.30pm – White Belts (Physical)
Sunday 13th – 2.45pm – 4.15pm – Red & Orange Belts (Physical)
Saturday 19th – 9.00am – 10.30am – White Belts (Physical)
Saturday 19th – 10.45am – 12.15pm – Red & Orange Belts (Physical)
Saturday 19th – 12.30pm – 2.00pm – Yellow & Green Belts (Physical)
Saturday 19th – 2.15pm – 3.45pm – Purple and Purple & White Belts (Physical)
Saturday 19th – 4.00pm – 5.30pm – Brown and Brown & White Belts (Physical)
Sunday 20th – 9.00am – 10.30am – White Belts (Physical)
Sunday 20th – 10.45am – 12.15pm – Red & Orange Belts (Physical)
Sunday 20th – 12.30pm – 2.00pm – Yellow & Green Belts (Physical)
Sunday 20th – 2.15pm – 3.45pm – Purple and Purple & White Belts (Physical)
Sunday 20th – 4.00pm – 5.30pm – Brown and Brown & White Belts (Physical)

Private Gradings

We will once again be offering private gradings via Zoom & in person at The Dojo Norwich from Saturday 5th March until Thursday 31st March, subject to availability.
For private gradings the combined cost of the grading fee and the Personal Tuition Session will be payable.

To book your Private grading, please email office@eska.co.uk

Class Closures

Saturday 19th March & Sunday 20th March ALL Dojo classes will be cancelled due to the Gradings. All other venues will continue as normal.

On Sunday 24th April 2022 the TSKUK will be holding
a Free 1 Day Course and Dan grading at:

Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA

Pre-booking and registration will be required to attend.

The course will be run by:
Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan

Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th Dan

Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan

Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan

Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan

Sensei Dave Lynskey 3rd Dan

Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan

 

Times

Registration from 10.30am

Course 11.00am – 1.00pm

Shodan/Nidan Grading 1.30pm – 5.30pm

Sandan+ Grading – 6.00pm
(The Sandan+ Grading will be held at Westwood Karate Academy Honbu)

GET TICKETS

Classes will be suitable for all ages and grades

Juniors 9th & 8th Kyu
Juniors 7th to 4th Kyu
Adults 9th Kyu to 4th Kyu
All 3rd & 2nd Kyus
All 1st Kyus
All Dan Grades

The course is FREE to all TSKUK members and each attending member will receive an Official TSKUK Grading Stamp.

On Sunday 13th February 2022, ESKA members attended the TSKUK Spring Course and Black Belt Grading. The grading took place in front of a panel including Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan, Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th, Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan, Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan & Sensei Dave Lynskey 3rd Dan.

A very successful grading resulted in 6 students achieving their Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt), 1 student achieving their Nidan (2nd Dan Black Belt), 1 obtaining their Sandan (3rd Dan) and 1 grading to Rokudan (6th Dan).

 

Congratulations to the following new 1st Dans:

Allen Yuan, Ben Brolly, Aidan Fossey, Matthew Thraxton, Lucas Berney & Rose Clark

 

Congratulations to the following new 2nd Dans:

Jasmine Sargeant

 

Congratulations to the following new 3rd Dans:

Mahisha Ahmed

 

Congratulations to the following new 6th Dans:

Sensei Kingsley Avenell