Fantastic Association SummerCamp!

We have returned from another fantastic association summercamp out in Sonderborg, Denmark.

As always, instruction was top notch, and was delivered by Kancho Bernard Kreton, 9th Dan, as well as being supported by the associations most senior grades, from countries including England, Scotland, Wales, Thailand, and Australia!

The week focussed on stancework, and the introduction of the new judo elements of the syllabus.

At the end of the week, was the grading, which as always was tough and emotional!.
Notable grades achieved and awarded include:

Dai Shihan John Wilson (England Chief Instructor) - 7th Dan

Sensei's Simon and Sarah (Northiam, Tenterden and Cranbrook) - 3rd Dan

Sempai Clare (Rye) - 2nd Dan

Sempai's Barry (Ashford), Oliver (Denmark), and Ollie (Eastbourne & Hailsham)- 1st Dan.

There were also many others, and it was fantastic to be a part of!
Congratulations to all who took part!

Following the camp, the Australian members who had travelled over 13,000miles to train blessed the Sevenoaks club with their presence the following Monday. Thanks to all of them for coming and joining in the training, we look forward to seeing you all again!

Keep up the training!

Ossu

Matt

Club Success at National Tournament!

Members of Sevenoaks KJK represented the club in the association National tournament last Saturday in Ashford.

There were representation from not only England, but also Wales, Scotland and Denmark.

The Sevenoaks club performed fantastically well, despite coming up against many more experienced competitors. It was a real pleasure to witness some of our juniors compete for the first time!

The club earned 12 medals overall, and with only 9 competitors. This puts us 2nd overall in the medals table, and i believe this gives us the most per competitor! Ashford, despite having 52 competitors (over half the total number) didn't not earn one per person. Quality, not Quantity!

Club results were (in grade order):

• Sempai Matt: 3rd Kumite, 2nd kata
• Sempai Ellie: 1st kumite, 3rd kata, 1st kickboxing
• Hannah: 1st kumite
• Jessica: 3rd kumite, 3rd kata
• Jackson: 2nd kumite
• Alina: 1st kickboxing
• Seth: 3rd kumite
• Ryan: 2nd kickboxing

Many thanks to all the parents who came to support and survived the whole day!

Also thanks to Harry, the new Thursday night junior instructor, who despite having to pull out due to injury was constantly supporting, coaching, and organising the junior members.

More photos are available through the club website at www.karatejutsukai.com/sevenoaks.

  

Thanks, and very well done to all!

Matt

OSSU 

New Junior Class Now Open!

The new Junior Class starts on Thursday 31st May.


Location: Kikodo Centre, Sevenoaks (See www.karatejutsukai.com/sevenoaks for more details)
Time: Thursday 6-7pm

Age range accepted: 7-16yrs

No previous experience is required, as instruction caters for all levels, from novice through to Black Belt.
Your first session is FREE!

For current students, training twice per week will significantly enhance their progress, both technically and physically.

All the instructors look forward to welcoming people to this new class.

Sevenoaks KJK
Ossu

New Thursday Night Junior Class

Soon to be announced at the club are:

• New Thursday Night Juniors Class
• Summer Courses for Juniors and Seniors

More details will be available soon.

Ossu

Matt

Students Success in Sussex Tournament!

Sevenoaks Students Competed in the annual Sussex Tournament on 15th April 2012.

For all but one of the students competing, this was their first tournament.
Despite this, each student that competed managed to gain a trophy on the day, with excellent performances delivered by all, matching and even surpassing those of much more experienced competitors.
The results from Sevenoaks Students were:

Hannah Thomas - Girls Cadet Kumite - 1st
Seth Harrison - Boys Cadet Kumite - 1st, Cadet Kickboxing - 2nd
Ryan Reeves - Junior (11-14yrs) Kickboxing - 1st
Alina Vyerova - Junior (6-10yrs)) Kickboxing - 2nd, Junior Kumite - 4th


We hope to continue this success at the national tournament held in Ashford on 16th June.

Congratulations to all who took part!

OSSU

Shihan Cliff & Sempai Matt Complete Gruelling Sussex Marathon!

Shihan Cliff & Sempai Matt have completed the Sussex Marathon.

The course was extremely challenging with numerous steep hills along the 26 mile route including a demanding 1 mile climb up to the finish! There was a fantastic friendly atmosphere between all the runners, and the event was fantastically organised.

Matt completed in under 4hours, whilst Cliff was at 5hours.

They are collecting sponsorship for Demelza Childrens Care, and donations are kindly received at http://www.justgiving.com/Clifford-Bolt

Ossu

100% Grading Pass Rate for Club!

Congratulations to all the students who graded on 25 March.

Successful students were:
Alina - 7th Kyu
Katie - 7th Kyu
Sophia - 10th Kyu
Christian - 10th Kyu
Poppy - 10th Kyu
Abbi - 10th Kyu

Sevenoaks club had a 100% pass rate from our juniors at a tough grading where not all were successful.

Ossu