Big well done to Nathan Broadhurst (Handsworth) Alan Ali (Handsworth) & Richard Fowler (Deepcar) who produced top performances on Sunday 13th November dan grading to achieve there well deserved black belts & 2nd dan (Nathan). Justly deserved for thier hard work & dedication.
Pictured with Senseis Jackie & Dave - L to R - Alan, Nathan & Richard
Sensei Dave has joined Movember – A site dedicated to raise money for the funding of research towards the prevention & cure for cancer. Sponsorship is raised by sponsoring someone registered with MOVEMBER to grow a mustache in November – in this case its Sensei Dave, If you would like to help, please visit Senseis sponsor page here : http://mobro.co/davesensei
Every little helps. Thank you.
If you are grading please check your licence is up to date.
Going for red belt 11:00
Going for yellow belt 11:45
Going for orange belt 12:30
Going for green belt 12:30
Going for blue belt 12:30
Going for purple belt 13:45
Going for brown belt 13:45
Sunday 2nd October. Pre Dan grading course, Kumite course, Kata course Birchwood sports Centre 11:00 to 13:00
Sunday 16th October. Pre Dan grading course, Kumite course, Kata course and Referees practical training EIS Sheffield.
*Pre Dan and Kata training 11 am to 13:00
*Kumite course and referees practical training 13:00 pm to 15:00
Sunday 23rd October – SKU British Open Championships EIS Sheffield – Please contact Sensei Dave if you wish to enter
Young William Frost from our CDYST venue, competed in a national kumite competition on Sunday 11th September & came away with a trophy for winning 4 of his fights. William did really well & deserved his prize for his dedication to training. Big well done. 
SATURDAY OCTOBER 8th – Makenki Ten pin bowling at Hollywood Bowl Centertainment. We have booked a number of lanes for our bowling party. Members, families & friends are all welcome to attend. There will be 2 games kicking off from 7.30pm (meeting from 7pm). Maximum costs will be Adults – £4.75 & Children £3.75 per game, however as soon as I know how many children & adults are attending, there will be a reduction in cost. If you would like to join in the fun & socialise with other members of our clubs, please let me know asap with how many adults & kids in your party (preferably by email) We don’t have to pay for the bowling until the beginning of October.
SKU SEPTEMBER COURSES
Sunday 11th September. First aid course, Birchwood Sports Centre Warrington 10:00 to 16:00
Sunday 18th September. Referees course. Tameside Martial Arts – Stalybridge.
Sunday 25th September. Instructors course. Birchwood Sports Centre. Course 11:00 to 13:00
*** If you are doing a black belt 1st dan grading in the near future, you will need to have attended a referees course.
Please let me know if you are attending any of these courses as there may be transport available.
After the success of our 2011 Gasshuku, we have pleasure in announcing another event for 23th March 2012.
This will be held at a Blue Dolphin site near Filey which has good facilities & also includes training in a large purpose built sports hall.
We have been in negotiations with Haven & they have given us massive group discounts on accommodation providing we can book before the 27th July. (prices will rise after that date)
The event is planned for the weekend of Friday 23rd March 2012 for 2 nights with the option of a free 3rd night. Any member, family or friends are welcome. There will be 3 training sessions (morning & late afternoon) for those who want it. Family & friends who don’t train, can either enjoy the parks facilities, watch us train or even join in. In. Between times, we can all enjoy the socialising bit. If you would like to book on or have any questions, please contact us ASAP.
A big well done to Chloe Ward who recently gained recognition for her karate achievements & was nominated for the Sheffield celebration of success awards in the young persons sporting category. Chloe was voted a finalist at the City Hall reception. Chloe dedicates much of her time to karate, training at Handsworth & teaching at our Deepcar & Gleedless venues with dad Gary. This year has been a great one for Chloe, gaining 2nd dan status, winning a gold medal in pairs kata with Abbie Lockwood & a bronze in Kumite & now with sites set on next years world championships. A very big well done.
Chloe with her certificate
The annual SKU Gasshuku week in Majorca was a great success, with a week of intensive training. Anyone with a facebook account can view the gallery of the event.
Gasshuku participents
Sunday 19th June Grading times / Red Belt – 11am / Yellow & Orange – 11.45am / Green & Blue – 1pm / Purple & Brown – 1.30pm. Details also on our grading page here : http://www.makarate.co.uk/2009gradingdates.html
Gloves off & running shoes on for 2 of our members, Wan & Daughter Farah who are running in the RACE for LIFE in Sheffield on 3rd July. Please see message from Wan below :
“My daughter Nur Farah Zulkifly (9 yrs old) and I (? yrs old) are joining the race for life event. We believe this is a very good cause, hence we will running/walking/limping to raise money to beat cancer. If you are interested in sponsoring us, please please click on the link and make your donation. If you would like to sponsor us offline, please let me know… Every little helps!!
http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/wanbaba2901
we really appreciate you help!
many thanks
wan and farah
