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Shobu Ippon International Shotokan Open 2008 - May 2008

Academy of Shotokan Karate results from the Shobu Ippon International Shotokan Championships held at the Guildford Spectrum, Surrey - Saturday 10th May 2008

Novice - 7th Kyu Junior Kumite : 1st Neil Matijuk (Pagham)

Novice - 7th Kyu Junior Kata - 3rd Neil Matijuk (Pagham)

6th - 4th Kyu Ladies Kumite - 1st Hayley Cramer (Dartford SKC)

6th - 4th Kyu Ladies Kata - 3rd Hayley Cramer (Dartford SKC)

Senior Male Dan Grade Kumite - 3rd Marc Whittle (Kihaku Dojo)

Male Senior Team Kumite - 3rd (Kihaku Dojo)

 

Blyth Course & Regional ASK Dan Grading - May 2008

There were celebrations galore at Blyth after the Sensei Hazard course and regional grading in May. Congratulations go to Joan Aynsley and Stephen Hussey, who both successfully passed 2nd Dan after seven years hard work, dedication and commitment.

A post course surprise party had been arranged in honour of Sensei Westgarth, who celebrated his 60th birthday over the weekend. Sensei Westgarth commented that no-one could be more surprised than him that he had reached this grand age! Joan and Stephen’s fantastic achievement added to the party atmosphere, as did Juli Pops being awarded 5th Dan on the course by Sensei Hazard.

All four would like to thank students and friends of Blyth and Morpeth Karate Clubs for their efforts, support and best wishes, as well as the scrumptious buffet. Thank you also to Sensei Hazard for a fabulous course.

Open All Styles Masterclass & ASK Dan Grading

 

The Academy of Shotokan Karate is pleased to announce an open all styles masterclass with Sensei Dave Hazard at the Guildford Spectrum Complex in Surrey. The special 2-day course will take place over the weekend of 18th & 19th October 2008 and will also incoporate an ASK Dan grading.  Please speak to your club instructors for further details or reserve your place directly by contacting Simon Staples on 07762 630 594. Please note, course places are limited.

3rd International Shotokan Training Camp - France

 

Any academy members left with energy after Sensei Donovans Summer Camp are welcome to join ASK instructor Paul Herbert and guest Sensei - Adam Cockfield (4th Dan SSKI) for a 4-day training course at the beautiful Herqueville Manor in Rouen, France. For a full information pack please email Paul@dartfordskc.co.uk or call 07834 239 714.

EKF National Championships - April 2008 

Academy of Shotokan Karate results from the 2008 English Karate Federation national championships  Ponds Forge, Sheffield - 5th & 6th April 2008

Male Kumite 18 - 20 years (-80kg) : 2nd David Westgarth

Male Kumite 18 years + (-80kg) : 3rd David Westgarth

Female Kumite 18 years + (-53kg) : 2nd Gemma Marwood

Female Kumite 18 years + (Open Weight) : 2nd Gemma Marwood

Female Veterans Kata : Joint 3rd Lynn Thompson / Joan Aynsley

Stephen Hussey and Dale Straker both narrowly missed out on third place medals 

Martial Arts Illustrated - March 2008 

Academy of Shotokan Karate chief instructor Dave Hazard, is featured on the cover of the March 2008 edition of Martial Arts Illustrated magazine. Read an exclusive interview with Hazard Sensei conducted by Chris Parker, the 'ghost writer' of the excellent Born Fighter which was released last year.

For more information on Martial Arts Illustrated visit - Here

23rd Tyne & Wear Open Competition - February 2008

 

Childrens Sanbon Kumite                            Men & Women Junior Grade Kata   

1st  Ben Doyle                                                       1st  Tania Rawlings

2nd William Macleod                                                  Ladies Kata

3rd Eilidh Macleod & Andrew Smith                           1st Joan Aynsley

Youths Kumite                                            2nd Tania Rawlings

3rd Joe Herron                                              

Ladies Kumite Under 60 K

 3rd Tania Rawlings

Childrens Kata 10 to 12 years                        Ladies Kumite Over 60 K

3rd Eilidh Macleod                                                  2nd Kerri Hepple

Childrens Team Kumite                                 Mens Senior Team

3rd ASK                                                               3rd ASK

Eilidh Macleod                                                      David Westgarth

Emily Webb                                                          Sam Dodd

Isabel Webb                                                        Dale Straker

                                                                         Jeffrey Westgarth

Young Ladies Kumite 14 and 15 years              Mens senior Kumite over 75K      

3rd Beverley Foster                                            2nd David Westgarth

Mens kata                                             Mens Senior Kumite Open Weight

2nd Jeffrey Westgarth                                       2nd David Westgarth                     

3rd Joe Herron & David Westgarth                      3rd E Nela   

Mixed Team Kata 

3rd  Morpeth A & Morpeth Z - inc Kimberley Foster, Emily Webb, William Macleod, Beverley Foster, Andrew Smith and Eilidh Macleod 

 

Morpeth Sports Awards - January 2008

There was more success for the Academy of Shotokan Karate at the 2008 Morpeth Sports Awards,  hosted by the Morpeth Borough Council on 25th January at the Leisure Centre. Special awards went to ASK members -

Lynn Thompson - Senior Masters

Joe Herron - Junior Male

Dale Straker - Senior Male

Stuart Thompson - Service to Sport

Kerri Hepple & Tania Rawlings - Senior Female

31st North East Open - Sunday 18th November 2007


The Academy Of Shotokan Karate picked up 26 trophies at the recent 31st North East Open Karate championships. The ASK would like to express its congratulations and thanks to both the competitors and parents for their support, we couldn’t do it without them.

Childrens Sanbon Kumite                            Men & Women Junior Grade Kata   

1st  Jenny Westgarth                                              1st  Tania Rawlings

3rd Eilidh Macleod                                                  Ladies Kata

3rd Greg Robinson                                                   1st Kerri Hepple

Youths Kumite                                            2nd Joan Aynsley

1st David Westgarth                                               3rd Tania Rawlings

2nd Jeffrey Westgarth                                           Ladies Kumite Under 60 K

3rd Dale Straker                                                    3rd Tania Rawlings

Childrens Kata 10 to 12 years                        Ladies Kumite Over 60 K

3rd Eilidh Macleod                                                  2nd Kerri Hepple

Childrens Team Kumite                                 Mens Senior Team

3rd ASK                                                               3rd ASK

Jenny Westgarth                                                   David Westgarth

Greg Robinson                                                       Sam Dodd

Beverley Foster                                                     Dale Straker

Boys Kumite 14 and 15 years                     Mens senior Kumite under 75K      

1st Joe Herron                                                        3rd Sam Dodd                                                                                                                   3rd Jeffrey Westgarth

Mens kata                                           Mens Senior Kumite Open Weight

2nd David Westgarth                                               2nd David Westgarth                     

3rd Dale Straker                                                    3rd Dale Straker    

Simon Staples Interview - September 2007 

    

Read an exclusive interview with Academy Of Shotokan Karate squad coach Simon Staples 5th Dan, in edition 24 of The Shotokan Way - the online Karate magazine and resource site.

You can read the interview with Simon Sensei - Here

Ticky Donovan Summer Course-St. Osyth Beach, Nr Clacton-on-Sea, Essex - 23rd June to 30th June 2007


It has to be said that this year was wet, very wet, in fact only the fun run and final bow was outdoors. However the rain did not dampen anyone’s spirits and a fantastic weeks training, competing, general merriment and shenanigans was had by all.


Congratulations to all the competitors




FUN RUN
David Westgarth – 3rd Mens
Sam Dodd – 4th Mens
Beverley Foster – 4th Young Ladies

KATA
Jeffrey Westgarth – 3rd Junior 1st and 2nd Kyu
Stuart Thompson – 1st below 4th Kyu Juniors

KUMITE
David Westgarth – 3rd Mens Open
Dale Straker – 3rd Mens under 21’s
Beverley Foster – 3rd Junior Ladies    

 

  Dave Hazard Sensei Interview January 2007 

Read an exclusive interview with Academy Of Shotokan Karate chief instructor Dave Hazard 7th Dan, in the 2007 new year edition of The Shotokan Way - the online Karate magazine and resource site.  

You can read the interview with Hazard Sensei - Here