archive 2017
General News
Updated – 5th December 2017
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Gradings – Competitions – Merit Badges – Student Awards
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17th December 2017 Grading
All names marked with a 1 the grading will cost £20
All names marked with a 2 the grading will cost £7
Raphael Bethapudi – 2
Ria Bethapudi – 2
Noah El Agan – 2
Luke Rowntree – 1
Harley Green – 1
Alfie Dixon – 2
Elizabeth Hall – 2
Declen Scott – 1
Aurelia Data – 2
Jackson Barber – 2
Jamie Osbaldestin – 2
Alfie Patterson – 2
Krisraj Bethapudi – 1
Matthew Gillies – 1
Matthew Stephen Findley – 1
Harry Nelson – 1
Aaliyah Love – 1
Callum Bell – 1
Reuben Calvert – 2
Mason Attle – 2
Lee Jobes – 2
Andre Bethapudi – 1
Jack Ogden – 1
Charlie Harrison – 1
Zachary Beresford – 2
Benjamin Barber – 1
Nadine Freeman – 1
Natalia Freeman – 1
Benram Bethapudi – 1
Scarlett Fisher – 1
Olivia Harrison – 1
Evan Morland – 1
Kacey Fisher – 1
Lily Carr – 1
Libby Piper – 1
Poppy Salmon – 1
Daniel Bell – 1
Jessica Jones – 1
Daniel Williams – 1
Gary Hall – 1
Benjamin Anderson – 1
Jichun Li – 1
Jack Dixon – 1
Jagjeet Nayyar – 1
James Jones – 1
Katelyn Payne – 1
Rebecca Pearson – 1
Richard Salmon – 1
Emily Bell – 1
Sam Shenton – 1
Alex Michie – 1
Jonny Michie – 1
Hannah Potvliege – 1
Rachel Osbaldestin – 1
Fiona Jones – 1
Charlotte Hedley – 1
Jack Strangward – 1
New Black Belts
On the 23rd July 2017 Aaron Lloyd and Karl Sichert were presented with their Black Belt Certificates and Belts after completing their gradings throughout the week.
Aaron becomes the youngest and only 2nd ever 1st Dan at JSKD from white belt. Aaron has spent 6 years at the club his essay explains how much it means to him. Aaron’s Essay can be found here
Karl joined the club in 2015 originally training to 2nd Kyu with the KUGB. After over 20 years of training towards 1st Dan he has finally achieved his goal. Karl will also be opening another JSKD club in Willington where he first started Karate which will see a JSKD class take place on everyday of the week across the Durham region. More of Karl’s journey can be found in his essay. Karl’s Essay can be found here
I am honoured to pass both 1st Dan, both are hard working and great karateka and look forward to the future with them as Black Belts alongside me and the current team.
Special Offer 11 – 16 Years
We are looking to increase the number of students in the age range of 11 – 16 years, we will be offering half price membership to all within the age group.
This includes free suit, licence/insurance for 1 year, membership pack and grading book.
Open to all new members, returning members and open to new or experienced students.
Members introducing a new member in this age group will get £10 for each taking up membership.
Please don’t miss out, any questions just get in touch info@durhamjunsuikarate.co.uk
Easter Competition 2017
Our Easter Competition will take place on the 8th April 2017 at Belmont Community School.
Prizes as per the last 2 years are Easter Eggs. £3 per category and Team Kata is Free!
Categories are as follows
Kata
1 – Little Tigers – White and White Striped Belts
2 – Tigers – White to Red and Little Tigers Orange – Red
3 – Tigers and Little Tigers – Yellow and above
4 – Seniors – White to Red
5 – Seniors – Yellow to Purple White
6 – Seniors – Brown and Above
7 – Team Kata – White to Green Belts
8 – Team Kata – Purple and Above
Kumite
9 – Little Tigers – Boys Open
10 – Little Tigers – Girls Open
11 – Tigers – Boys 9 – 13 years Open
12 – Tigers – Girls Open
13 – Girls 11-15 years Open
14 – Men Open
15 – Ladies Open
Entries are now been taken.
2016 Awards Presentation
On the 28th January we held our awards presentation at Belmont School, the awards were well attended by all 3 clubs. We had a fantastic buffet provided by Kim and Charlotte Hedley, massive thanks for all the hard work. We had fantastic entertainment provided by Wow Entertainments, Balloon Modelling, Face Painting, Disco and a visit from Chase from Paw Patrol.
The awards were awarded as follows:
New Little Tiger of the Year – Callum Bell
New Tiger of the Year – Aiden Tasker
New Senior of the Year – Jonny Michie
Best Ettiquette – Charlotte Hedley
Competitor of the Year – Katie Strangward
Star of the Year – Daniel Bell
Most Dedicated Little Tiger – Rachel Osbaldestin
Most Dedicated Tiger – Mia Gamble
Most Dedicated Senior – n/a
Most Improved Little Tiger – Jack Ogden
Most Improved Tiger – Aaron Lloyd
Most Improved Senior – Jack Strangward
Hamsteels Student of the Year – James Jones
West Rainton Student of the Year – Arran Gargett
Little Tiger of the Year – Rachel Osbaldestin
Tiger of the Year – Mia Gamble
Senior of the Year – Kim Hedley
John Malia Award – Katie Strangward
Thanks all for my presentation and card they are much appreciated.