.: Welsh Karate Union

Below are some results of events we attended in previous years.

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

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

Great takedown by Tyrone McFarlane.

Sensei Dave Hazard course
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th September 2006 - Barry Y.M.C.A
Thanks to Sensei Rob for the invitation

Vale

National Coaching Award Course
Saturday 29th July 2006- Bridgend Recreation Centre

Back row: Karl Knight, Adam Kinsella (W.K.U Assessor) Alison Webster, Carwyn Pippin, Peter Thomas, Mike Gelsie (W.K.C) Keith Vincent (W.K.U Assessor)
Front: Jon Anderson, Neil Porthecary, and Martin Anderson.

Instructors from some of the Welsh Karate Unions clubs and the newly formed Welsh Karate Collective came together for some to revalidate and others to newly qualify through Welsh Karate Governing Bodies coaching award for karate, the only coaching award recognised by the Sports Council for Wales for karate.

A long and hot day was endured by all with everyone excelling in their ability to deliver karate to a class. With two of the instructors now ready and opening clubs in Maesteg and Porthcawl in September.

Chief Instructor sensei Paul Watson said, "This course makes the Welsh Karate Unions qualified instructors count up to 26, everyone really deserved to qualify and a big thank you to both the Assessors for their delivery of the course to very high standard".

Recent Black Belt Course and Grading
Saturday 22nd July 2006- Bridgend Recreation Centre

22nd July 2006

Sensei Dave Hazard course
Saturday 15th July 2006- Bridgend Recreation Centre

15th July 2006

WKU Championships 2006
26th Februrary 2006

The WKU would like to thank all our supporting spectators, and a special thanks to those who helped out during the day and make this prestigious event the success it was.

P. Watson Chief Instructor.

Mens Kumite

1st Mark Baxter (Bridgend). 2nd Matthew Lloyd (Bridgend).
3rd Lee Ockwell (Bridgend).

Ladies Kumite

1st Natalie Thomas (Cornelly KC). 2nd Adrienne Knight (Bridgend).
3rd Jacqueline Chew (Bridgend).

Youth Boys Kumite

1st Ben Webster (Llantwit Major). 2nd James Kordell (Llantwit Major).
3rd Danny Lusardi (Bridgend).

Youth Girls Kumite

1st Alison Webster (Llantwit Major). 2nd Laura Williams (Llantwit Major).
3rd Sloane Kinsella (Cornelly Shotokan).

Junior Boys Kumite

1st Aled Jones (Kidwelly). 2nd Liam Jenkins ( Cornelly Shotokan).
3rd Kieron Sanderson (KIdwelly).

Junior Girls Kumite

1st Shannon Kinsella (Cornelly&Pyle). 2nd Alisha Daly (Cornelly KC).
3rd Lorna Evans (Reikan Ryu).

Pee Wee Boys Kumite

1st Taylor Lewis (Bridgend). 2nd Owen James (Bridgend). 3rd Owen Langdon (Cornelly KC).

1st Taylor Lewis (Bridgend). 2nd Owen James (Bridgend).
3rd Owen Langdon (Cornelly KC).

Pee Wee Girls Kumite

1st Georgia Astley (Cornelly KC). 2nd Victoria Herbert (Cornelly Shotokan). 3rd Joe-Dianna Grabham (Cornelly KC).

Mens Kata

1st Paul Hooper (Bridgend). 2nd James Watson (Bridgend).
3rd Simon Dodd (Llantwit Major).

Ladies Kata

1st Adrienne Knight (Bridgend). 2nd Jacqueline Chew (Bridgend).
3rd Sarah Collier (Reikan Ryu).

Youth Boys Kata

1st Ben Webster (Llantwit Major). 2nd Layton Tarr (Reikan Ryu).
3rd Zac Stephenson (Reikan Ryu).

Youth Girls Kata

1st Alison Webster (Llantwit Major). 2nd Sloane Kinsella (Cornelly Shotokan). 3rd Laura Williams (Llantwit Major).

Junior Boys Kata

1st James Bill (Reikan Ryu). 2nd Ryan Deacon (Bridgend).
3rd Kieron Sanderson (Kidwelly).

Junior Girls Kata

1st Shannon Kinsella (Cornelly Shotokan). 2nd Connie Martin (Reikan Ryu). 3rd Lorna Evans (Reikan Ryu).

Pee Wee Boys Kata

1st Owen James (Bridgend). 2nd Taylor Lewis (Bridgend).
3rd David Williams (Reikan Ryu).

Pee Wee Girls Kata

1st Mercedes Ayris (Llantwit Major). 2nd Cara Baker (Kidwelly).
3rd Georgia Astley (Cornelly KC).

Well done to all who entered the championships.

Welsh Karate Association Open Championships 2006
12th Februrary 2006

Adam Kinsella - (second from left)

Matthew Lloyd - (left)

Events 2005
Month	Event
October	Welsh Karate Association Open Championships 2005 Senior Mens Individual Event Second from left Gold Medallist David Godfrey (European and Commonwealth Champion). Second from right Silver Medallist Matthew Lloyd. Far right Bronze Medallist James Watson. Report Sunday 23rd October saw the WKA Open Championships held at the Afon Lido, Port Talbot.We had around 20 competitors and two teams entered. The overall performance was one which did the WKU proud. For many of our representatives it was their first time in competition.They showed great spirit and respect which did not go unnoticed. Well Done!
November	The Welsh Bushi-Kai Open Championships. Held at the Afon Lido, Port Talbot, on Sunday 6th November. Three of our ladies, *Sloane Kinsella, Natalie Thomas and Hannah Ebdon* won silver medals at this prestigious event. What marvellous results from our ladies. Looks like our ladies are showing the men who`s best! Excellent, Well Done Girls! .............................................................................. Welsh Karate Governing Body - Open Championships 2005 - Bronze for Sloane Kinsella (above) Girls Kata 12 to under 16yrs. Black and Brown Belts. Joint Bronze for Vicky Dykes and Natalie Thomas (above) Senior Ladies Kumite over 60kg. Bronze for Steve Kordell (above left) Senior Mens Open Weight Kumite Pictured With World Champion Rory Daniels The Welsh Karate Governing Body Open Championships 2005 were held on Sunday 20th November at the Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff. Three of our ladies, *Sloane Kinsella, Natalie Thomas and Vicky Dykes* won bronze medals. An excellent performance from *Steve Kordell* to win a bronze in the Senior Mens Open Weight Kumite. The competition saw entrants from all over the country. The event attracted Wales top internationals and even World Champion Rory Daniels from Bristol. What marvellous results for our association. Brilliant, Well Done!
December	WKU Junior Christmas Kata Tournament What a brilliant Saturday afternoon which saw over 60 juniors entering our Christmas tournament. All clubs showed an excellent standard which instructors should be proud of. WELL DONE JUNIORS! We would also like to thank all of those who came and supported.

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