Congratulations to Sam who won our Main Class Student Of the Month award for March

On Saturday 2nd April one of our Instructors and elite competitors Niall Gilligan took part in his first full contact karate fight at the 1st UFCK Full Contact Karate Gala winning with a 3rd round stoppage!
Although the evening was not something we are used to Niall performed outstandingly in the fight itself and with great dignity and respect throughout, particularly to his opponent at the end!
Firstly we would like to thank the organisers for the opportunity and their fantastic hospitality throughout the night!
We would also like like to thank the supporters that came out in force to make the atmosphere electric!
Thank you to @simonodowd for providing him with top quality training gear to prepare with
Finally we would like to thank and congratulate his opponent Max Threadwell and his coach who had obviously prepared tirelessly in the build up to make it such a fantastic match up!

Yesterday we took a small team to the KUGB Shotokan Cup (National Individual Championships for Black and Brown Belts)
The standard of competition was very high and our team again performed with desire and showing a lot of skill.
Valuable experience gained for our younger members Ayla, Owais, Sam and Zain.

I’d like to give a special mention to Abhi and Sarvesh who were in a very tough category showing massive improvement and a very strong attitude, both reaching the quarter finals (missing out on a medal by one fight).

Notable results
GOLD - Thomas in the Junior Mens Kumite
SILVER - Aman in the 10-11 year old Kumite
BRONZE - Mia in the Girls Under 5ft 3 Kumite

Also both Aman and Thomas reached the Semi Final of their Kata events narrowly missing out on the final.
Congratulations to them all!

Last weekend we had our last grading of the year. In total we had 70 candidates that successfully passed their examination under the watchful eye of Sensei Garry Harford 8th Dan. Well done everyone!
A special congratulations goes to Olivia Cox who was awarded the Andy Kemery Memorial Trophy for being the most outstanding student!

Last weekend we had our first grading of the year. In total we had 92 candidates that successfully passed their examination under the watchful eye of Sensei Garry Harford 8th Dan. Well done everyone!
A special congratulations goes to Ben Grobler who was awarded the Andy Kemery Memorial Trophy for being the most outstanding student!