July Grading

NEXT DOJO GRADING DATES FOR 2019 AS FOLLOWS:

At Colindale dojo from 2:30pm - 5pm:

~~March 30th~~

~~June 22nd~~

November 23rd

At Hornsey dojo for all grades from 2 - 4pm:

~~March 31st~~

~~June 23rd~~

November 24th

5th kyus and above will be expected to attend all gradings (one day only) whether being graded or not, as part of your on-going assessment.

4th & 3rd kyus will be informed individually as to when you will be assessed, normally 6 months between each test 2nd kyus will be assessed at the national gradings in either Bournemouth or Wirral by the EGKA grading panel headed by Sensei Ernie Molyneux.

LONDON EUROPEAN GASSHAKU 2018

Details here: http://www.europeangasshuku2018.com/

2018 TRAINING AND CLOSURES

Nb. NO training from 23RD TO 27TH July INCLUSIVE.

The following dojos will be closed throughout the year:

Hornsey; Friday 16th March, 1st June, 30th November

Hoxton: Monday 13th, 20th, 27th August, ALL bank holidays

New Barnet;Thursday (Please call or text)

Colindale Saturdays: 17th March, 2nd June 1st December

Well, I can't make the journey to Okinawa this year, but thankfully, a gem from Okinawa came to my town instead! I am very thankful for the opportunity to train with Terauchi Kazuo Sensei, even if it was hard as hell!

The event was held in Dentoh dojo, Rose Hill Community centre in Sutton and was attended by approximately 60 -70 adult and teen students.

This is only a quick blog about the event which was greatly appreciated by all who attended. Four of us from G.M.A.U.K. were able to attend but only 3 of us could train! Vic, Matt and Koray from Hornsey dojo attended but unfortunately, Koray had to sit out because of injury. But, he made a great cameraman! The following photos are courtesy of Koray (arigato gozaimashita!!!)

Sensei Kevin

July Grading

Posted by Kevin Goodman on Thursday, July 22, 2010

Konnichiwa!

Congratulations to all who passed their assessment on 18th July. I was very impressed with the quality of karate on the day, especially those going higher up the scale to their blue belts. Huge thank you's to Sempai Lance for helping out and taking the students through their paces with pad work, Jen for taking a shed load of pictures for us, parents and guardians and of course, the students for working so hard.
To ALL new graded students, remember to always practice the thing that got you to the belt you are now. Whether it's Sandan Gi, Gekisai Dai Ichi - Ni, Saifa, Renzoku bunkai. Make them sharper and stronger everytime.

Well done to those who double graded on the day also: Vic, Mikey, Ayo, and Joshil.

You've all made me very proud, keep up the work! I hope to see you all at dojo training soon and DEFINITELY at St Mary's dojo on FRIDAY the 30TH JULY 6.30PM for the special class with Sensei Neville!

Mata Ne! See you soon!

Arigato Gozaimashita!#

Sensei Kevin

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