Congratulations to the following students that were successful at yesterday’s Dan grading in Grantham under the watchful eyes of two of the KUGB technical committee members Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan & Sensei Garry Harford 8th Dan.

Zain - 2nd Dan
Maya - 1st Dan
Aiya - 1st Dan

     

Incidentally all 3 started on our Little Ninja class. It just goes to show what consistency, perseverance and hard work can achieve!

Yesterday we held our Annual Awards and Family Funday. Our members and their families are invited to a fun filled day of games, inflatables and a BBQ to celebrate the club’s success over the past 12 months.

All members are presented with an award with some receiving a special awards This years winners were
Little Ninja of the Year - Caiden
White to Yellow Belt of the Year - Zarko
Green to P&W Belt of the Year - Harrison
Brown Belt of the Year - Aiya
Black Belts of the Year - Olivia & Zain



In addition to this our team that competed in the Central Region Championships were presented with a special medal in recognition of the efforts in helping the club become best overall club for both Kata & Kumite for the 4th year in a row!



Thank you to Kirsty for all her hard work in organising the event.

Yesterday we had our third grading of the year.

Congratulations to all of our students that successfully passed their examinations!

A special congratulations goes to Louis who was awarded the Andy Kemery Memorial Trophy for being the most outstanding student!

Congratulations to all of our students that successfully passed their examinations!

A special congratulations goes to Paarth who was awarded the Andy Kemery Memorial Trophy for being the most outstanding student!

On Sunday we took a young team up to Sunderland to compete in the 13th Sunderland Karate Championships.

With some having an eye on and preparing for their black belt grading and there being younger Kumite categories it gave those that took advantage of the opportunity to experience this for the first time.

Notable Results
GOLD - Zain (Boys Over 5ft Kumite)
GOLD - Olivia (Girls 11-15 years Kumite)
SILVER - Aiya (Girls 10 years & under Kumite)
BRONZE - Maya (Girls 10 years & under Kumite)
BRONZE - Dhruv (Boys Under 5ft Kumite)