GRADING RESULTS

Students from Skipton karate Centre and Skipton karate Kids took part in the following gradings

WELL DONE!

Sunday 11 July

Passing to red belt (no tab system)
Maisie Cookson

Jacob Gregson

Sonny Meldon

Jack Duggan

Passing to yellow belt tab

Sam Coleman

Matthew Coleman

Jessica Howarth

Passing to orange belt

Amy Lodge

Thomas Carlisle

Passing to orange belt tab

Jay Cafferkey

Alex Booth

Passing to green belt tab

Vashika Selverajah

Kaitlin Wilkinson

Jake Priestley

Joe Vernon

Nheyavan Selverajah

Passing to blue purple tab

Grace Canny

Emily Howarth

Charlie Shuttleworth

Sahil Sonanis

Adults (no tab system)

Passing to yellow belt

Matthew Watson

Paul Sudds

Passing to green belt

Peter Wrixon

David Mould

Passing to brown belt (2 tabs)

Sam Plummer

Dave Allan

Passing to brown belt (3 tabs)

Christine De Vuono

Sunday 6 June

Passing to red belt (No tab system)
Zac Lynan
Joshua Thomas
Martin Edwards
Leon Stodart
Bob Hiles
George Wycherley
Alex Old
Louis Hudson
Richard Greenwood
Thomas Beilby
Robert Lancaster

Passing to yellow belt
Tim Beatham

Passing to yellow belt tab
April Greenwood
Elizabeth Day Martindale
Adam Brown
James Walker
Joseph Walker
Zayyan Mahmood
Joshua Bradley

Passing to orange belt tab
Antony Leonard
Edward Harrison
Mbako Chalashika

Passing to brown belt 3rd Kyu Tab
Harry Lunn

Passing to brown belt 2nd Kyu Tab
Kieran Barker

Passing to brown belt 1st Kyu Tab
Naheem Din
Nadeem Shiaz
Josh Lee
Hakeem Din

Sunday 28 March

Students from Skipton karate Centre and Skipton karate Kids took part in a grading.
Some of those taking part were very young, one being only five years old.
A massive well done to ALL, A special mention to Peter Wrixon, who was attempting his yellow belt, however, due to his excellent technique and spirit managed to jump to orange belt tab. He was very impressive and this reflected in his score of 87%.

Well-done Peter!

Passing to red belt (No tab system)
Nathan Appleton
Emily Peach
Hannah Done

Passing to orange belt tab
Varshika Selverajah
Nheyavan Selverajah
Kaitlin Wilkinson
Jake Priestley
Peter Wrixon

Passing to green belt tab
Edson Richmond
Joseph Pate
Angel Benny
Ben Cooper
Jack Scoley

Passing to blue belt tab
Grace Canny
Charlie Shuttleworth
Sahil Sonanis
Emily Howarth

Passing to purple belt tab
Ben Lewis
Lucy Howarth

Adults (No tab system)
Passing to red belt
Matthew Watson

Passing to purple belt
Jack Kobilecki

Passing to brown belt 1st kyu
Bateson Jacqui

Sunday 18 April

Passing to red belt (No tab system)
Sam Coleman
Elliot Pate
Henry Moyns
Matthew Coleman

Passing to yellow belt tab
Angus Bentley

Passing to orange belt
Harley French
Sergei Shved

Passing to orange belt tab
George Baker
Aaron Bradley
Hannah Watts
Della Newbury

Passing to orange belt
Harley French
Sergei Shved

Passing to green belt tab
Bethany Hindle
Matthew Ellwood – Smith

Passing to 2 kyu brown belt tab
Rebecca Newbury

Adults (No tab system)
Passing to red belt
Paul Sudds

Passing to green belt
Sam Baker

Passing to 3rd kyu brown belt
Chris Lunn

Dan Grading Passes

Sunday 22 November

4 students Shweta Sonanis, Hayley Parkinson, Ben Taylor and Jordan Hartley attempted their 1st dan black belt and Faye Cooke attempted 2nd dan black belt. They have been working hard for the last six months, taking private lessons, as well as training twice weekly and practicing at home. In order to pass the student has to show a wide range of techniques, ranging from kicking, punching and blocking combinations, kata, self-defence and fighting skills. All of which have to be performed with a high degree of skill. In order to pass the candidate has to achieve a minimum score of 55%, which they did easily. Shweta Sonanis 71%, Hayley Parkinson 62%, Ben Taylor 68 % Jordan Hartley 59% and Faye Cooke 61%. The worst part of the grading is waiting to start and waiting for your score. All of the students were very nervous as it means so much to them. Failure was not an option.” They need to keep training regularly now and who knows in two years Shweta, Hayley, Ben and Jordan could be taking their 2nd dans and in three years Faye could be taking her 3rd dan. But for the moment they need to enjoy their achievements and be proud of what they have accomplished", Said Ian Spence (instructor)

Karate Master Class with
Sensei Stan Knighton 9th Dan

On Sunday the 8 November, Stan Knighton 9th dan, who is the chief instructor of the Shukokai Karate union, came to Skipton to hold a seminar for all the students who train at Skipton Karate Centre. "We have been teaching Karate in Skipton for about twenty three years now. In that time, we have had a number of courses with Sensei Knighton. At the end of November, we have four students who are attempting their first dan black belt and one attempting second dan black belt. So, we thought it was an ideal time to ask him to conduct a master class for us." Said Ian Spence 5th dan and chief instructor at the club. Rebecca Spence 3rd dan assistant instructor said of the event "Some of the children attending were as young as seven years old, some adults were considerably older, but I had better not say just how old. I will say that Sensei Knighton and ourselves were very impressed, everyone put in 100% effort, a massive well done to all".

Those attending were

Angel Benny
Grace Canny
Ben Cooper
Emily Haworth
Lucy Haworth
Harry Lunn
David Mould
Matthew Maufe
Varshika Selverajah
Nheyavan Selverajah
Charlie Shuttleworth
Dave Allan
Sam Baker
Chris Lunn
Jack Kobyleki
Samuel Plummer
Sam Thornton
Kieran Barker
Emma Homard
Josh Lee
Jacqui Bateson
Faye Cook
Naheem Din
Hakeem Din
Bill Glaister
Kate Glaister
Jordan Hartley
Rebecca Newbury
Bethan Paley
Hayley Parkinson
Nadeem Shiaz
Shweta Sonanis
Sagar Sonanis
Jonathan Spence
Abigail Spence
Rebecca Spence
Ben Taylor
David Woodhouse