16-May-2007: May 2007 Newsletter

What a great day and thank you to one and all for the support given to Paddock Hill Dojo. The students were fantastic, with nerves jangling but always ready to help each other. Well and what can we say about the supporters club with mums, dads, brothers, sisters and family members cheering from the crowds the support was second to none.

In all we had 16 students entering various divisions and the tally for the medals was 4 Gold, 4 Silver and 6 Bronze. Please pick up the special issue newsletter for the full breakdown of the divisions and medal winners.

A special thank you must go to Sensei Alan Prior, Jackie, Michael and Robert Prior and all those students at theChichester Dojo for the excellent running of the tournament and also for the very warm welcome received.

We have been so busy during April with fun stuff for the GKI 13th annual competition that we forgot to issue the April newsletter. This means in this newsletter we have two students of the Month to acknowledge, one for March and one for April.

So with this in mind and with the decision on overall performance during the month taking into account ability and attitude towards the dojo, other member students and generally towards their karate art the nominations for these months are going to be for girl power.


Georgia Harcup

Congratulations to Georgia. Georgia has quietly stuck to practising her karate with such concentration and recently passed her 9th Kyu with flying colours. As she grows in confidence her power will also improve with good technique. Here she is after a very good performance in the individual and team kata divisions at the competition.

Kathryn Styles

Congratulations to Kathryn. Kathryn has only just recently joined the dojo three months ago. Being sporty and already doing judo Kathryn is learning fast. As a white belt novice Kathryn also did very well at the recent competition entering four separate divisions.

Don’t forget the next grading is fast approaching with the date set for Monday 4th June 2007 between 4 and 6 pm. To grade you will need a current licence and the proper attire. An examination fee of £10.00 for exchange belt and certification. For eligibility please see Sensei Andre or Sensei Daphne.

Sunday June 9th 2007
Charles Kingsley Primary School, Eversley has asked us to do a demonstration at their school fayre at 3.30 pm. We feel sure that all you students will want to show off all your skills so please complete the attendance form.

Dojo closed because Sensei Andre and Sensei Daphne are training in Sweden with Sensei Hokama Tetsuhiro, 9th Dan Hanshi.