Training is cancelled for one night only on Thursday 29th September due to the school gym being closed.
We wish to thank you all for your continued support.
Sensei Mike and Sensei Dave
Members Notice
Monday 19th September, the date of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, has very rightly been made a Bank Holiday.
HSKC has a continued policy of NOT opening on Bank Holidays.
All classes on Mon 19th Sept are cancelled in respect for the late Queen.
We will be back training on Thursday 22nd and Monday 26th Sept, but closed on Thu 29 Sept at the request of the school.
We wish to thank you all for your support, especially the 6 who made it to WSKA in support of the KUGB.
Thanking you,
Sensei Mike and Sensei Dave
No training Thursday 14th April
Please note, there will be no training on Thursday 14th April due to an incidence of Covid at the club. I tested positive on 11th April and Sensei Mike is away in Torbay this week.
As Monday 18th is bank holiday, the next training session will be Thursday 21st April.
Stay safe.
Oss
Sensei Dave
A new Shodan at the club
Huge congratulations to Kouki Hirakawa who today, passed his Shodan grading in Grantham under the watchful eyes of Sensei’s Frank Brennan and Billy Higgins.
Free Adult Taster Session
Handbridge Shotokan Karate Club is offering a free taster session for adults interested in taking up karate. The chief instructor is Sensei Mike O’Connor 7th Dan, who is one of only four 7th Dans in the KUGB and has been training for over 50 years. Mike is assisted by Sensei Dave Roberts 3rd Dan.
If you are interested, please contact Sensei Mike O’Connor on 01244 319303 or Sensei Dave Roberts on 07841 710989. Alternatively, you can just turn up on the night. Classes are 6pm-7pm every Monday and Thursday. Loose clothing such as jogging pants and tee shirts should be worn.
Covid Protection
Should any member feel at risk from Omicron or any other Covid variant and wish to wear a mask in training that will be perfectly acceptable.
Sport England say it’s not a current requirement but for risk groups it’s optional.
We wish all our members to feel safe coming back to training in 2022 and will support all efforts to keep our members happy and safe.
See you in the dojo.
Oss Sensei Mike .
Resumption of Training 2022
Training restarts on Thursday 6th January 2022 at the usual times:-
Beginners, Juniors and Intermediates 6pm – 7pm
Seniors and Advanced 7pm – 8pm
Every Monday and Thursday thereafter.
Look forward to seeing you all in 2022.
Kyu Grading – Mon 29th Nov 2021
HSKC will be holding our next Kyu grading on Monday 29th November 2021. The grading will be conducted by Sensei Mike O’Connor 7th Dan KUGB.
It is imperative you train regularly and are of a sufficient standard to be eligible to grade. Ideally, you should be training at least twice per week.
Those wishing to grade should ensure your licence is up to date. Please speak to Sensei Mike or Sensei Dave if you are wishing to grade.
Cost of grading is £10 plus the usual cost of the training session.
Adults – Return to Training May 2021
KUGB Dan Grading Announcement
Please visit the KUGB website “Events” section for more details on the below grading courses. As I understand it at present, there will be NO training on these courses.
