Gradings
Congratulations to everyone who passed their gradings on Sunday and well done to everyone who took a grading. Special congratulations to Christie Price who passed her second dan grading and Conner Stowe who achieved the rank of third dan.
Gradings
Special congratulations to Wayne Perkin and Melissa Daly on achieving the rank of 1st dan (shodan) black belt. ,Wayne Perkin and Melissa Daly were presented with there certificates for shodan grading in a presntation at the Bartley Green dojo. Wayne was presented with a limited edition katana from the film the last samurai ,and a personalised black belt from his family, with young Jamie Perkin also receiving his personalised black belt. Well done to all of you.
Gradings
Special congratulations to Barry Gregory and Austin Birks on achieving the ranks of 6th (Rokudan) and 5th (Godan) dan black belt. This is a major achievement after many years of dedication to pass a rigorous exam for such a senior grade.
Gradings
Well done to everyone who took part in the gradings on Saturday. As always the standard was high and you all did yourselves proud.
Gradings
Birmingham & Halesowen Shotokan Karate Clubs are pleased to announce that Sensei Cyril Cummins has been awarded the rank of 8th Dan (hachidan) by NAKMAS.
Sensei Cummins has been studying Shotokan karate for nearly fifty years and in that time has built up a vast wealth of experience and knowledge which he has used to train thousands of students during this time producing a number of champions and students who have gone on to be instructors in their own right. Today at the age of 75 years old he still teaches at BHSKC and is imparting his knowledge to the next generation of karateka. Sensei Cummins has shown amazing dedication to Shotokan Karate over the years and exemplifies what it means to be a true master of Shotokan Karate.
On behalf of everyone at BHSKC we would like to congratulate Sensei Cummins on achieving 8th Dan.
