New Dan Grades
A black and brown belt course and grading was held on Saturday 5th November at Bridgend. Excellent standard by all those who passed their gradings.
Neil Pothercary - Sandan
Simon Dodd - Sandan
Rod Taylor - Sandan
John Meaney - Sandan
Maria Morris - Nidan
Callum Taylor - Nidan
Ferenc Raab - Shodan
Alex Rowe -
Shodan
Robert Noble - Shodan
Morgan Lewis -
Shodan
Kaitlin Lewis - Shodan
Congratulations, Well done!
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Welsh Karate Kai Invitational Championships
Sunday 1st November, Afon Lido, Port Talbot.
Kata
1st place Shannie Bowen U-10 mixed 3rd kyu & above.
2nd place Ryan Morrin 10years-under.
2nd place Caleb Davies U-12 years special needs.
3rd place Rhys Morgan Smith 12 years to U-18 special needs.
Kumite
1st place Shannie Bowen U-8 years girls all grades.
2nd place Carla Bowen 10 years to U-12 girls 3rd kyu & above.
2nd place Phoebe Jenkins 8 years to U-10 girls beguiner to 7th kyu.
3rd place Huw Cole 8 years to U- 10 boys beguiner to 7th kyu.
3rd place Amber Bowen U-8 years girls all grades.
3rd place Katie Lewis 10 years to U-12 girls 3rd kyu & above.
A BIG thanks from Sensei Neil to everyone for entering it was a great day and another great result for the WKU juniors..........they are looking forward to the WKU Junior Christmas Competition.
WELL DONE JUNIORS
WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS!
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WKGB "Youth Open" Championships
The WKGB Youth Open Championships were held on
Sunday 9th August at the Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff.
We had a small number of competitors enter the championships. Sensei Neil said " he was very proud of those who entered, nearly everyone won a medal, Leondre Devries took part but sadly missed out on the medals.
Silver Medalist - Kata
Callum Ananinus
Bronze Medalists - Kumite
Olivia Norman
Shana Rees
Liam Waters
Callum Ananinus
WELL DONE JUNIORS!
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Legend Shotokan Open International
On Saturday 7th March in Bracknell, Berkshire was the Legend championships. This annual event had competitors come from various countries. The WKU was represented by John Hallett, Matthew Lloyd, Peter Barnwell, Lee Ockwell, Tyrone McFarlane and Andrew McCormick. They all competed to an extremely high standard and we are all proud of their performance.
Matthew Lloyd, John Hallett, Lee Ockwell Tyrone McFarlane, Andrew McCormick & Peter Barnwell,:- 3rd Place International Team.
WELL DONE.
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Welsh Karate Union Championships
Sunday 22nd February saw the thirteenth WKU championships which were held in Bridgend. Once again the standard of competitors was excellent and the right decisions being made.
Well done to all who entered and thank's to all those who helped out to make these championships a success.
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Welsh Open Championships
Sunday 3rd August, Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff.
Bethany Davies, Cadet Kumite 16 years & under - Gold.
Sarah Jones, Ladies Kumite Open Weight -
Bronze.
Sarah Jones, Ladies Kumite Under 65kg -
Bronze.
Ladies Team Kumite - Bronze.
(Leanne Watson & Sarah Jones).
Bethany Davies (2nd from left) - Welsh Champion - Well Done!
Bethany in action.
Mawashi geri.
WKU fighter scoring a gyaku-zuki.
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WKU recognition for Adam
Saturday 15th December saw Sensei Adam Kinsella being awarded his 5th Dan after more than 25 years of dedicated training.
CONGRATULATIONS WELL DESERVED!
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WKGB JuniorOpen Championships
5th August 2007 - Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff.
Team Kumite - Girls U16 - 2nd place Bethany Davies, Ashley Davies and Katy Hallett.
Individul Kumite - Girls U16 - 3rd place Katy Hallett.
Excellent performance by all of our juniors who entered the championshiips.
WELL DONE!
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WKU Dan Grading Results
Saturday 9th June 2007 - Bridgend Recreation Centre.
The following students succesfully passed their grading which was held at Bridgend. Andrew McCormick and Chris O`Brien passed their black belts. Dan Ba Thein and Shannon Kinsella 1st Kyu. Katy Hallett, Natalie Thomas, Mick Webster, Cody Lear, Ashleigh and Bethany Davies 2nd Kyu.
Congratulations, well done!
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Bushi Kai Tournament
Sunday 1st April 2007 - Afon Lido, Port Talbot.
Far right:- Sloane Kinsella 3rd place under 16`s Kata.
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WKU Dan Grading Results
Sunday 4th February 2007 - Bridgend Recreation Centre.
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Mark Baxter and John Hallett (3rd Dan).
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