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2008 WKU Championships
Sunday 17th February, Bridgend Recreation Centre.

Wow! what an excellent day. Every year the competitors get older but the standard gets better!
Well done to all those who competed and a big thank`s to those who helped on the day.

Kata Results:-

Mens:-
1st. Simon Dodd (Llantwit Major) 2nd. Matthew Lloyd (Bridgend) 3rd. James Watson (Bridgend).
Ladies:-
1st. Leanne Watson (Bridgend) 2nd. Natalie Thomas (Cornelly).
Youth Girls:-
1st. Bethany Davies (Maesteg/Bryn) 2nd. Katy Hallett (Kidwelly) 3rd. Sloane Kinsella (Cornelly).
Youth Boys:-
1st. Cody Lear (Bridgend) 2nd. Ryan Deacon (Cornelly) 3rd. Chris Lunnon (Pencoed).
Juniors Girls:-
1st. Shana Rees (Maesteg/Bryn) 2nd. Cara Baker (Kidwelly) 3rd. Shannon Kinsella (Cornelly).
Junior Boys:-
1st. Brandon Stephens (Maesteg/Bryn) 2nd. Own James (Bridgend) 3rd. Daniel Gray (Pencoed).
Pee Wee Girls:-
1st. Shannie Bowen (Maesteg/Bryn) 2nd. Cara Baker (Kidwelly) 3rd. Chelsea Maule (Kidwelly).
Pee Wee Boys:-
1st. Tyler Roberts (Bridgend) 2nd. Rhys Davies (Maesteg/Bryn) 3rd. Alex Rowe (Bridgend).

Kumite Results:-

Mens:-
1st. Tadus Sinkenicius (Bridgend) 2nd. Tyrone McFarlane (Bridgend) 3rd. Peter Barnwell (Kidwelly).
Ladies:-
1st. Natalie Thomas (Cornelly) 2nd. Sarah Jones (Bryncethin) 3rd. Leanne Watson (Bridgend).
Youth Girls:-
1st. Sloane Kinsella (Cornelly) 2nd. Joanne Owen (Bryncethin) 3rd. Ashleigh Davies (Maesteg/Bryn).
Youth Boys:-
1st. Oliver Parry (Pencoed) 2nd. Liam Brownlow (Kidwelly) 3rd. Chris Lunnon (Pencoed).
Juniors Girls:-
1st. Shannon Kinsella (Cornelly) 2nd. Nicola Webb (Kidwelly) 3rd. Georgia Astley (Cornelly).
Junior Boys:-
1st. Daniel Bridger (Pencoed) 2nd. Daniel Gray (Pencoed) 3rd. Brandon Stephens (Maesteg/Bryn).
Pee Wee Girls:-
1st. Georgia Astley (Cornelly) 2nd. Chantelle Jones (Pencoed) 3rd. Victoria Herbert (Cornelly).
Pee Wee Boys:-
1st. Ross Jones (Kidwelly) 2nd. Rhys Davies (Maesteg/Bryn) 3rd. Rhys Bevan (Bridgend).
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WKU recognition for Adam
Saturday 15th December saw Sensei Adam Kinsella has 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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WKGB Sensei Dave Hazard weekend course
14th & 15th July 2007 - Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff.


Some of the WKU members who attended the weekend course.
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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.


Left to Right:- Steve Kordell (1st Dan) Laura Williams, Benjamin Webster
and Alison Webster (2nd Dan) Anna Robson (1st Dan)
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Mark Baxter and John Hallett (3rd Dan).


Latest News and Results from 2006
- South Wales Echo -
Wednesday 1st November


Bushi-Kai Open Championships 2006
Sunday 29th October 2006 - Afon Lido, Port Talbot


Left - Right. Natalie Thomas, SloaneKinsella, Lee Ockwell, Adam Kinsella,
Steve Kordell, Katie Hallett and Jon Hallett.


Great takedown by Tyrone McFarlane


Some of the WKU Dan Grades

Back row - Jon Anderson, Paul Hooper, Ian James, Lee Ockwell,
Front row - Ashley Hunt, Ryan Deacon
and Matthew Henderson who no longer trains.


Open Day Demonstration at Cynffig Sports Hall

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