Grading

Congratulations to Faye Tonkinson on achieving Nidan.

 

 

Special congratulations to Faye Tonkinson who passed her 2nd (Nidan) grading with Sensei Susan Hession 4th Dan and Sensei Austin Birks 5th Dan.

Also giving support were Dorien Cummins, Carol Lesley and her friend Lin! Faye would also like to convey her thanks to her kumite partners, Blake and Mike.

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Competition

Another haul of medals at the KGS Series Competitions

Well done Jacob McBride and Michael Paul for your successes at todays KWON Grand Slam series competition. Also a first for a student from BHSKC / WCSKC “Magic” Mike Paul has won our first medal for a weapons category.

  • Jacob McBride Silver in Adult Kata
  • Michael Paul Bronze in Adult Kata
  • Jacob McBride Bronze in Under 17s Kata
  • Michael Paul Silver in Weapons Kata (with the Bo)

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Competition

Well done Jacob at the KWON Grand Slam Comptetion

Jacob McBride’s won in an impressive number of categories today at the KGS competition today are as follows :-

  • 1st in under 17 yrs kata
  • 1st in Adults kata
  • 1st in under 17 yrs kumite
  • 2nd in pairs kata (with Harley)

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Well Done Team BHSKC / WCSKC at the KGS…

Well done Mike, Jacob and Blake!

  • Jacob McBride Silver Individual Kata
  • Michael Paul Bronze Veterans Kata
  • Blake Bartlam and Jacob McBride gold in Pairs Kata
  • Jacob McBride bronze in Kumite

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Congratulations -Team BHSKC / WCSKC at the GB Open…

Sunday 7th January 2018 saw the attendance by 6 students of BHSKC / WCSKC competing at the delayed GB open final for 2017.  A successful day with the team heading home with a seven medal tally. Special mention must go to Jack who on his first outing successful achieved a gold medal.

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Grading

Congratulations to all those who passed their kyu gradings

Great grading session over two nights everyone did well. A great end to a good year.

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Awards & Presentations

Student of the Year 2017

Special congratulations to our Student of the Year, Elijah Farrell-Reid who’s name has been added to the shield for him to keep for the year.

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Awards & Presentations

Black Belt Certificate Presentation at Weoley Castle Fete Karate…

Special congratulations to Oliver Goulden who was presented with his black belt certificate at the BHSKC / WCSKC karate demo at the Weoley Castle Fete on the 8th July 2017.

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News and Events

March 2017 training session

Some photos taken during yesterday’s training session. Beginners during a warm up led by sempai Blake Bartlam and a group photo of kyu and dan grades.  Click on the photo to get to the album.

Training session March 2017

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Congratulations to Sensei Hession on being awarded 4th Dan…

On the 4th of March 2017, Sensei Susan Hession successfully completed her 4th Dan (Yondan) grading under Shihan Cummins, 8th Dan. Congratulations on this amazing achievement!

 

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