Hi all

Starting this Saturday (22/2/2020) we will be moving to two classes on Saturday mornings. This will make it easier to ensure that students get the training they need for up and coming gradings. Especially for those nearing black belt.

The new times will be:

9:00am – 10:00am beginners/intermediates

10:00am – 11:00am intermediates/advanced.

Intermediate and advanced students are welcome to train in both classes. Cost will be just an extra £1. Training in both classes will count as two sessions for grading purposes.

We will also look at the possibility of inviting senior instructors on Saturdays for special training and gradings.

Check out here for address and map.

 

Just found this article in the Telegraph:

Well worth a read!!

Parents should not stop children playing sport in the run up to exams because it has no impact on results, a new study suggests.

Taking part in competitive team games in the run up to GCSE and A-level exams will have no negative effects on a teenager’s grades, according to research commissioned by The Headmasters’ & Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC).

See the full article here

The 35th Annual Kyu Grades Championship is on Sunday the 15th of March at Prestatyn Sports centre.

This is a great chance to experience the competition side of KUGB karate without the presence of black belts.

There are categories for all ages and coloured belts.

If anyone wishes to enter, or would like more information please let me know. If you don;t want to compete, you can still come along and watch the action. There will be a small charge for spectators.

KUGB Link

Categories

16 + yrs Snr Mens

1 – Ind. Kumite 1st Kyu – 3rd Kyu

2 – Ind. Kumite 4th Kyu – 7th Kyu

3 – Ippon Kumite 4th Kyu – 9tth Kyu

4 – Team Kumite 1st Kyu – 7th Kyu

5 – Snr Mens Ind. Kata All Kyu grades

16 + yrs Snr Ladies

6 – Ind. Kumite 1st Kyu – 7th Kyu

7 – Ippon Kumite 4th Kyu – 9tth Kyu

8 – Ind. Kata All Kyu grades

All Ages

9 – Team Kata All Kyu grades

12-15 yrs Girls

10 – Ind. Kumite 5’3” & above 1st – 7th Kyu

11 – Ind. Kumite Below 5’3” 1st – 7th Kyu

12-15 yrs Boys

12 – Ind. Kumite 5’ 3” & above 1st – 7th Kyu

13 – Ind. Kumite Below 5’ 3” 1st – 7th Kyu

12-15 yrs Boys & Girls

14 – Ind.Kata All Kyu grades

11 yrs & below Peewee

15 – Ippon Kumite All Kyu grades

16 – Ind. Kata All Kyu grades

7 yrs & below Sprite

17 – Ippon Kumite All kyu grades

18 – Ind. Kata All kyu grades

Additional Information

• All Kumite competitors (excluding Ippon Kumite) MUST wear a mouthguard and KUGB approved hand mitts.
• All competitors must be in possession of a current KUGB licence.
• Normal KUGB rules will apply.
• Team Kumite = 3 men plus 1 reserve.
• Team Kata = 3 persons.
• Ippon Kumite competitors will be required to attack and defend only to the level of their grade. (minimum oi zuki jodan & chudan) – mouthguard not essential.
• Team Kata competitors may choose the same Kata for eliminations and final.
• All individual Kata eliminations will use the flag system and include all Heian Katas (including Khion Kata) up to the grade of the participants.

Congratulations to William Swanton for gaining his bronze junior leaders award.

The junior leaders qualification is part of the KUGB Instructor qualification programme that allows students aged 12-17 to work towards three levels of the qualification: Bronze, Silver and Gold.