Welcome Back  

We hope you all had a very nice summer holiday and that you actually found the
sun somewhere! Unfortunately our GKI Summer Gasshuku was not to be as we were
unable to get to Sweden due to some personal circumstances, but understand the
event went very well.

Students of the Month  

Because student numbers are always down during the summer months there was no
newsletter issued, therefore this month we need two students of the month. This
was another tough decision, as we had to cast our mind back to July for the
nominations of July student of the month. One person we can look back on and
taking into account overall performance in the dojo and the effort he has put
in the nomination for July Student of the month is: 

               Jonathan Anstee

Congratulations to Jonathan. We remember when Jonathan first came to the dojo
as one of our original students and since that time Jonathan knows that he can
be a bit laid back, but the last few months he has worked very hard and the
effort is paying off. His techniques are looking crisp and the power is
starting to come, well done Jonathan and keep it up.

The second tough decision this month was who to nominate for August with so
many of you on holiday. Taking into consideration his commitment to the club
and being one of our original members the nomination for August Student of the
month is: 

                  Richard Evans

Congratulations to Richard. The reward for all his hard work he has put into
his karate. Being tall is never easy in karate and especially dealing with it
at a young age. Well done to Richard and keep up the good work. 

Grading  

Don’t forget the next grading is on Wednesday 5th September 2007 between 5 and
7 pm.

Please note that the actual lesson for Wednesday will be between 4 and 5 pm.

This has been done because the classes have increased in size and we cannot
teach a lesson and grade at the same time.  

To grade you will need a current licence and the proper attire. An examination
fee of £10.00 is charged and this will provide an exchanged belt and
certification. If you like to keep your existing belt then the cost for a new
belt is £4.00. For eligibility please see Sensei Andre or Sensei Daphne.

Okinawan Trip

Senseis’ Andre and Daphne are off to Okinawa, Yippee! This is to compete in the
Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai tournament on Sunday September 23rd 2007.
The tournament is held in Okinawa every year. Senseis’ Andre and Daphne will be
also be training before the tournament and taking in karate training whilst in
Okinawa. As this is our holiday, we will be training, training and more training!
The Dojo will be closed during the following inclusive dates, from Friday 14th
September to Monday 8th October 2007.  Dojo will reopen at the normal times from
Tuesday 9th October 2007. Payment of the September fee will also count towards
your October fees. Anyone paying on direct debit will be refunded as necessary.