Saturday 19th November.

LSKC Trio Shine at championships...

Kata, first event of the competition, Jonathon Kibble was eliminated in Second round of brown belt and below. Michale Gale the final of the black belt event but had to settle for 4th place.

In the kumite event it was quite a different story. Jonathon again medalled in 3rd place in the Brown belt and below. Mathew Humphries looked to have rediscovered his form again, and showed really good fighting spirit in all his elimination rounds to take in the semi-finals. In the team fighting event the fighting spirit from each of our competitors continued and the team made it to the finals.

Mathew took to the mat for his individual kumite semi-finals, Mathew showed good spirit and attitude taking the fight to his more experienced opponent, with that said he took a heavy blow to the face and was injured. Although his opponent disqualified Mathew could not take any further part in the competition and had to settle for 2nd place.

The team finals were contested between LSKC and Manchester Uni. Leeds had to forfeit the first match as Mathew could not fight and there were no reserve. With the team already one match down our other 2 fighters had to come up with 2 wins in order to be team champions. Next up was Jonathon Kibble who started off really well with a very sharp reverse-punch counter. He was then caught cold and opponent managed to land his own counter, that seemed spur Jonathon back into fighting mode where he countered again to win the match. Last fighter for Leeds was Michale Gale who until today hasn't competed in any kumite for a very long time, with 2 very good counter punches in quick succession won his match making LSKC this years Student National Team Kumite Championships 2011.

Congratulations all 3 competitors great performance all of you.

OSS.

Competitors and Results:

Michale Gale                  Male Black Belt Kata          4^th  place
Mathew Humphries      Black Belt Indi Kumite          2^nd  place
Jonathon Kibble            7^th to 1^st Kyu Indi Kumite     3^rd place

All 3                                Team Kumite                         1^st place

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                                    Members of the LSKC Squad
            

2011 KUGB NORTHERN REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 29^th October.

Congratulations to everyone represented the club at this years N/Region Karate Championships. Everyone performed with an enormous amount of courage and endeavour, you all should be proud.
The day started with the children’s’ kata, ippon kumite and kumite events. Although no-one made it to the finals James Summerfield put in a good solid performance. Ippon Kumite was the next event; four members for the club were in this category. Luciano Zanuni  was beaten in the semi-finals, the other semi-final was between club mates Jade Stapleton-Smith and Samuel Jackson, Jade was the victor this time and went on to win in the finals. We also had 2 teams in the Childrens Team Kata event, Leeds A finished in 4^th place in the finals.In the Children and Junior kumite was well contested. Both the Humphries brothers made an attempt to overcome injuries to compete but it wasn’t to be on this occasion.

Musa Sulaiman took the transition from ippon kumite to kumite in his stride and won his first round fight but lost in the second round. Jacob Backhouse fought his way through his elimination rounds to make the finals. Although he took the fight to his opponent he was narrowly beaten into second place. Marika Tietavainen went one better at this years competition by reaching the finals and was beaten into second place. Tarik Rguila made his debut in the mens kumite event and fought well but was beaten first round as did Stephen Riley. The mens team kumite event was exciting; Tarik Rguila, Mathew Humphries and Stephen Riley took to the mat for the club. Tarik was beaten by half a point, Mathew won his fight by 2 half points which meant that Stephen only needed a draw. With that in mind Stephen took the fight to his opponent and got caught and lost by 2 half points which overall they beaten by one half point.
Thank you to both Stephen Cuddy and Richard Backhouse for their help on the day.

Again well done to everyone. OSS Sensei Williams

Competitors and Results:

Marika Tietavainen         Female Ladies Kumite    2nd Place
Mathew Humphries

Tarik Rguila
Charlie Cuddy               Team Kata                      4th place

Musa Sulaiman              Team Kata                      4th place
Jade Stapleton-Smith     Team Kata                      4th place
                                     Childrens Ippon Kumite   1st place
Luciano Zanuni              Childrens Ippon Kumite   3rd place
Samuel Jackson             Childrens Ippon Kumite   3rd place
James Humphries 
Jacob Backhouse          Boys Kumite under 5'       2nd place
Stephen Riley
James Summerfield
Jacob McGrath

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September 3: Free Black and Brown course and Dan grading. Barnsley.

Congratulations James Humphries and Charlie Cuddy for achieving their Black Belts at the Barnsley Black and Brown course. Grading examiners Sensei Sherry and Sensei Rhodes.

Oss Sensei Williams

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KUGB National Youth Championships.Saturday July 2nd.

             

 Successful members of the LSKC National Youth Championship Team

All 12 members of Leeds Shotokan Karate Club (LSKC) rallied for medal position at this years competition. Having done squad session leading up to the event everyone showed good concentration and focus whilst on the mat.
The return of Harry Cuddy to competition seemed to inspired his team mates. Having not competed since the early gran-slam Harry was determined to do well. He didn't dissappoint and reached the semi-finals. In this round he land what seemed to be a fantastic roundhouse kick to the head which his opponent walk onto. Harry was given a warning for contact and went on to lose the bout and pick up 3rd place. Welcome back Harry. Mathew Humphries also collected 3rd place in the boys 16 to 17yr category. In his first round fight, Mathew in his first round fight tried a double legged sweep which didn't quite work as both him and his opponent ended up on the mat. he did however go on to win the match. After a little fine tuning he won his quater-finals with a successful double leg sweep and puch technique which earned him ippon and the match. in the the semi-final he was beaten by 2 wazaries by a very sharp and on the day very determined fighter who went on to win the event. Ethan Armstrong was our only kumite finalist. Through out the elimination, Ethan showed good concentration and composure, in the finals he found himself chasing his opponent and was beaten taking 2nd place. Kirk Savva-Briggs also took third place in the boys under 5', showing great potential for the future. Charlie Cuddy and James Humphries came up against more experienced fighters in there kumite first round and was beaten. Nathan Brady showed great courage in his 2nd round bout, after been kick all over, he didn't quit and finished losing by a decision.
In the Kata event there was some very good performances. Charlie Cuddy and James Summerfield both made it to the finals of the boys Brown Belt category, Charlie was up first and was told he had to do a different Kata to the one he had chosen, this cost him a win as there was a momentary pause in his kata, James did a very good kata of his choice.They picked 2nd and 3rd place repectively.
Jade Stapleton, Sam Jackson, James Summerfield, Luciano Zanuni all performed at a very high level in the ippon Kumite event. Sam was beaten first round but his time will come. Jade was beaten in the semi-finals rather dubiously, James and Luciano had to face other in the eliminations, both were showed very good technique and focus, speed and power. It's a pity someone had to lose.
Well done to everyone who represented the Club.

Competitors and Events:

Harry Cuddy                          18-20 Kumite                          3rd place
Mathew Humphries                16-17 Kumite                         3rd place
Ethan Armstrong                     Boys Kumite 5'5" and over    2nd place
Kirk Savva-Briggs                   Boys under 5'                        3rd place
Charlie Cuddy                         3rd Kyu to 1st kyu Kata        2nd place
James Summerfield                 3rd kyu to 1st kyu                 3rd place
Jade Stapleton-Smith              Ippon Kumite                        3rd place
James Humphries
Nicholas Guilfoyle
Sam Jackson
Luciano Zanuni
Nathan Brady

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LIVERPOOL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS, Saturday June 4th.

   Liverpool Youth Championship. LSKC Team Medalist

11 members of Leeds Shotokan Karate represented the club at these championships. With Mathew Humphries, team captain leading the way in the Male Junior Kumite 16- 17 yrs event, Mathew is consistant in his fighing, he is ver y much one to watch and is always expecting to do well, again making the podium in joint 3rd place. In the Boys Kumite 10-11yrs Nicholas Guilfoyle and Nathan Brady are just finding their way on the mat and both put in a credible performance.
The Boys ippon Kumite was a well competed affair, most of our club members were eliminated  in the latter round, some of the meeting each other along the way. Both Jade Stapleton Smith and Sam Jackson picked up 3rd place.
There were however a lot of success in the kata events for the boys. Sam Jackson, James Summerfield and Nicholas Guilfoyle made there way to the kata finals, Nicholas went on to win the finals with James and Sam finishing 3rd and 4th. In the Team Kata, Leeds A and Leeds B finished 1st and 3rd in the finals. This is only the second competition they have entered in Team Kata, they are making good progress.
Well done to everyone who competed and everyone else for their support through out the day, support for the club members at any competition is always welcomed and important.

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Kendal Leisure Centre after Grading           Training with Black Belts           

****Congratulations to Musa Sulaiman, Eesaa Tariq, Ethan Whitehead,
Jade Stapleton Smith and Bradley Betteridge with Sensei Andy Sherry and Sensei Frank Brennen after successfully passing the Black Belt grading at Kendal****                  
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45th KUGB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

 

Congrulations to all who competed at this years 45th KUGB National championships.For some it was there fist time, regardless everyone gave a valiant effort and was a credit to the club. Quite a few members were singled out for praises by other Senior KUGB instructors . LSKC took 16 club members to the Nationals this year, 12 of which were junior.6 members were entered in this years Childrens team kata event, this was a new event for them and both teams performed very well, teams for the future me thinks.
Everyone who entered the indivdual Kata event put in a really good effort with James Summerfield reaching the finals of Childrens Novice to 3rd Kyu catergory and finishing 2nd performing Heian Sandan.very good kata James, well done. Luciano Zanuni was our other medalist taking 3rd place in the childrens Ippon Kumite Event, another newby at the Nationals.
Although we didn't medal in any of the Kumite events things are looking very promising for the future. Mathew Humpries our most experienced competitor had a very hard second round fight in which he took a very heavy shot to the head and had to be looked after by the medical staff. He showed great courage coming out for his third round fight and it was hardly suprising that he lost that round. Ethan Armstrong was very unlucky, he made contact with his opponentbut was deemed not strong enough, eventually losing his fight. Our ladies who are virtually new to the competition scene are both making progress in both kata and kumite, neither of them medalled but they are both gaining good experience.
With hard work and determination to succeed you all have a great future ahead of you in Martial Arts.
Well done everyone and thank you to all who came along to support the club at these championships.
   
 

  National Medalists: James Summerfield and Luciano Zanuni

Names and Results:

Marika Teitavainen
Mathew Humphries
Yasmeen Akhtar
Ethan Armstrong
Stephen Riley
Jonathon Kibble
James Humphries
Charlie Cuddy
Jade Stapleton- Smith
Musa Sulaiman
Nicholas Guilfoyle       
Sam Jackson
James Summerfield        Novice to 3rd Kyu     2nd place
Luciano Zanuni                 Children Ippon Kumite 3rd place
Nathan Brady
Jacob McGrath

LSKC A Team Kata  Charlie Cuddy Jade Stapleton-Smith Musa Sulaiman
LSKC B Team Kata  Sam Jackson James Summerfield Luciano Zanuni 
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42nd North West Open Karate Championships.

17 members of LSKC attended this years competition.First up was the Kata events,
it was very pleasing to see how well everyone performed.
Charlie Cuddy earned his place in his finals and took 4th place with Kata Heian Godan,
Jade Stapleton Smith also made the finals in the Peewee Kata event finishing 3rd with Kata Heian Yondan.
Jade also made the finals of the Childs Ippon Kumite Event and finished 2nd in an hard fought final.
Grace Dean reached her first final and won with a very impressive display in the Child's 5 step Kumite.
In the Kumite Events all who entered put in some very impressive performances,
Mathew Humphries had a fantastic second round match against his National team mate, but was beaten by 2 wazari to 1. In the ladies Kumite event our Ladies did very well against some very experienced fighters.
As the club instructor, I was very pleased with everyone and the way everyone competed, as this competition is a benchmark towards the National Championships.

                      
                   Some members of the Leeds Shotokan Karate Squad from the
                                  North West Open Karate Championships

             
 Charlie Cuddy             Jade Stapleton Smith       Jade Stapleton Smith     Grace Deaan
4th Junior Kata              3rd Pee Wee Kata              2nd Ippon Kumite     1st Gohon Kumite      

Competitors and Results:

Marika Tietevainen
Mathew Humphries
Ethan Armstrong
Yasmeen Akhtar
Grace Dean                               Child's 5 Step Kumite          1st Place
Sahr Kortequee                      
Charlie Cuddy                          Junior Kata Male/Female    4th place
James Humphries           
Stephen Riley
Jade Stapleton Smith             Pee Wee Kata                       3rd place
                                                     Child's Ippon Kumite          2nd place
Jonathon Kibble
Kirk Savva Briggs
James Summerfield
Nicholas Guilfoyle
Luciano Zanuni
Jacob McGrath
Nathan Brady

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KUGB Squad Selection 29/30th January 2011.

Congratulations to Harry Cuddy and Mathew Humphries for selection onto the KUGB  National Squad. Bearing in mind that the World Championships in Chicargo and the Europeans in Poland this year, this will be great motivation for both of them to work hard if they want to be part of the team for these championships.
Well done guys, Oss. 

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European Shotokan Karate Association Championships. 27/28th November Koblenz, Germany.

  
              
                 Harry in Action.                 KUGB Junior Men ESKA Champs

               
     Harry with ESKA trophy                    Harry and Mathew Humphries

Harry and his KUGB junior men team mates collected gold at last weekend ESKA karate Championships. all 3 team members fought really hard to reach the finals.The finals itself was a very close affair against Switzerland with England winning 1-0. Harry also collected silver as a reserve for the Senior mens team who were narrowly beaten by Germany in their finals.
Mathew Humphries made his International debut at these championships, he fought in both individual and team kumite. Although he and the team were beaten in the competition, he fought really well. Mathew was selected onto the National squad at the beginning of the year and has shown good progress, hence his selection to represent England at these championships
Congratulations to all KUGB Squad members.
OSS 

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KUGB Student National Championships Nov 20th.

Jonathon Kibble represented the LSKC at this years Championships. This was his first competition. In the first round of the kata both him and his apponent showed their inexperience but he won through to the next round.After that shaky start Jonathan took his place in the final where he took third place with the Kata Tekki Shodan.
In the kumite (fighting) he fought through some very hard rounds to take his place in the finals, coming out all guns blazing.In the final he fought a much more patient fight and was unlucky to lose by half point.
To reach 2 finals at his first attempt is a fantastic achievement, Well done Jonathon.

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               Members of the LSKC N/Region Team

2010 Northern Region Championships.

15 members of the LSkc competed at this years event, all of whom acqitted themselves admirably. For some it was there fist competition but still got through a few elimination rounds. Welcome to the Mat.For most members the Kata event didn't go too well with no one making the finals.The kumite events were a different story. In the childrens ippon kumite all club members were very good and performed very well. Nicholas Guilfoyle and James Summerfield were impressive but had decisions go against them. Musa Sulaiman worked really hard and reached the semis and narrowly missed out on place in the finals. He looked very pleased with his place on the podium.
The Mens team kumite was a first for the club, Sahr Kortequee, Will Bryan and Harry Cuddy fought in the team, and by all accounts were unlucky to be elinated in the first round. But it all bodes well for the future.
The individual kumite events proved to be very good for the club, with Kirk Savva Briggs reaching the semi-finals, one for the futre. Marika Tietavainen also reaching the semi-finals of the Ladies kumite event on her first attempt and said she really enjoyed the experience. Harry Cuddy fought his way to the finals and was beaten by 1/2 a point by his fellow National Squad team member.These two always give a good account of themselves.Ethan Armstrong continued his winning form by winning his event at his first attempt. Ethan has a very good temprament when it comes to fighting and always listens when been coached and makes it look effortless. Well done Ethan N/Region Champion.
Indeed Well done to everyone who competed and there families who came along to support our club members.
OSS Snsei Williams.

List of competitors and Results.

Michael Gale
Marika Tietavainen          Senior Female Kumite             3rd Place
Harry Cuddy                     Male Junior Kumite 18-20       2nd Place
Sahr Kortequee
Will Bryan
Arran Parmar
Ethan Armstrong              Boy's Kumite 5ft to 5'5"           1st Place
Kirk Savva Briggs            Boys Kumite under 5ft             3rd Place
Charlie Cuddy

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Black & Brown belt course, Barnsley College 18th September.

                Ethan Armstrong  and Grace Dean 

Both Ethan Armstrong and Grace Dean show off thier Black belts  after attending the Black and Brown belt course at Barnsley College at the weekend. They both have worked very hard in the dojo and had extra training session in order to achieve their Dan grade. They both passed under Kugb chief instructor Sensei Andy Sherry 8th Dan and Senior Instructor Sensei Bob Poynton 7th Dan.

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KUGB 35th SHOTOKAN CUP. Sept 4th 2010

 Mathew Humphries & Ethan Armstrong

Leeds Shotokan Karate took 8 club members along to this years competition all of whom competed very well in both disciplines (kata & kumite). The highlights were in the Kumite events( fighting). Harry Cuddy again put in another fine performance against one of the best fighters in his catagory, although he didn't win he still showed concentration, courage, effort and committment. Mathew Humphries is showing good consistancy in competitions, he showed good attitude through out this event, winning all his round with very good attacking and counter-punching during the eliminations to take his place in the final, he didn't win his final, and had to settle for silver. Ethan Armstrong continued to show progress, and fought his way to the finals in fine style. In the finals it was back to business, showing good concentration and determination to win, and win he did, Shotokan Cup 5' to under 5'5" champion. 
Well all club members who took part in the competition.

Results and competitors:

Marika Tietavainen
Harry Cuddy
Mathew Humphries              Male Junior Kumite 16/17yrs        2nd place
Arron Parmar 
Ethan Armstrong                  Boys Kumite 5' to 5'5"                   1st place
Ethan Whitehead
James Humphries
Charlie Cuddy

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Congratulations to Alex Levy and Nathan Wyspianski on passing their Blackbelts. Alex passed his in June at the Black and Brown belt course in Kendal and Nathan at the Lancaster Summer School August 6th.

      Nathan Wyspianski and Sensei Williams                 Alex Levy  with Sensei Williams

Since becoming a members of the club, they have shown very good progress throughout  and has earned there grade putting in extra training sessions on a one to one basis as well as there regular training sessions. Nathan is the first member from the LSKC St James Church Dojo to achieve Blackbelt.
Congratulations to them both. OSS

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 LSKC Youth Nationals ChampionshipsTeam Members.

  Male Kumite16 - 18yr Winner Harry Cuddy          BoysKumite5ft - 5'5ins Ethan Armstrong 3rd 

   Jade Stapleton Smith  silver Ippon Kumite             Nicholas Guilfoyle 3dr Place Boys Kata

KUGB Youth Championships Saturday July 3rd. Chesterfield.

Leeds Shotokan karate took 17 of its club members along to the National Youth Karate Championships.
Our club members grade ranged from 7th Kyu to Black belt 1st Dan.For many of them it was there first competition. All of whom competed very well and was a credited to themselves and the club. As a group the club had 4 members who collected medals.
Harry Cuddy adding the National Youth Championship to His KUGB National Championship, and is showing tremendous progress.Well done Harry.
Ethan Armstrong collcted Bronze in the Boys Individual Kumite 5ft 5 and over. Jade Stapleton Smith went one further KUGB Nationals where he collected Bronze,added Silver to his collection at these Championships in the Individual Ippon Kumite all grades. Nicholas Guilfoyle reached the Boys Individual Novice to 4th Kyu Kata finals, where he collected Bronze performing Heian Shodan. 
Again, well done to everyone.
OSS.

Full List of Competitors:

Harry Cuddy                     Male Kumite 16-17yrs                      1st place
Amy McDermott
Mathew Humpries
Ethan Armstrong            Boys Kumite 5ft-5 and over            3rd place
Ethan Whitehead
Nathan Wyspianski
James Humphries
Jade stapleton Smith    All grades Ippon Kumite                  2nd place
Eesaa Tariq
Bradley Betteridge
Musa Sulaiman
Kirk Savva Briggs
Charlie Cuddy
Nicholas Guilfoyle         Boys Indi Kata Novice to 4th Kyu    3rd place
Luciano Zanuni
James Summerfield
Sam Jackson

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 44th KUGB National Championships.

            Leeds Shotokan Karate National Competition Squad

12 members of Leeds Shotokan Karate participated at the National Championships this year, a few of the members have never entered this competition before, and it has to be said they all acquitted themselves very well. Many of them just missing out on medal places. Each and every member of the Squad performed at a very high standard.
Both Jade Stapleton Smith and Nicholas Guilfoyle making their debut at the Nationals finished joint third in the childrens Ippon Kumite( set basics blocks and counters ), picking a bronze medal apiece.Ethan Armstrong also making his debut just missed out on a semi-final place as did the Parson brothers Eliot and Ethan who both did very well in the elimination rounds of both kata and kumite. Charlie Cuddy was beaten in the first round of the kumite( fighting) but made up for it in the Kata event just missing out on a place in the finals after going over on his ankle and carrying on in extreme pain.
David Guilfoyle also made debut at the Nationals in the Senior men event, David came up against far more experienced competitors than himself in both the Kata and Kumite events. Well done david i'm sure you will learn from the experience.
Arron Parmar was making 1st appearance in competition since returning to the club, he made steady progress through the elinations but was beaten in the latter stages of the elination rounds.James Humphries also put in a good effort but again was baten in the early stage of his catagory.
Mathew Humpries made his way to the finals for 3rd year with some very good hand attacks and counter punching. In the finals he was beaten into 2nd place.
Michale Gale came back to the mat in the kumite event for the first time in 2 years. He was very impressive in fighting but was retired by the medical team  after slipping when attacking and recieving a groin injury. The injury did not prevent Michale from achieving his goal in the Kata event. His performance in Kata eliminations was outstanding. In the Kata finals Michale performed kata Unsu, which he has been working for the last few weeks, his performance proved to be to good for his other 3 opponents.Michale won the kata event with the highest points and was awarded National Childrens Kata Champion.
Last but not least Harry Cuddy, Harry entered both Kata and Kumite events.He got through three rounds of the Kata elinations and was beaten in the next. this in itself was an achievement for him and he was very pleased with himself. Next was the kumite eliminations. Since his selection on the National Squad last year and competing for the Kadet National Team at the Europeans Championships, he really is showing his potential. It showed through all the elimination rounds where he went for all his opponents, constantly attacking. In the finals he came against his fellow National Squad member. The final was a tight affair, but Harry was always on the attack with a variation of leg sweeps and punching techniques, after getting the first half point and with no further score, the match was awarded to him. Harry Cuddy National Junior Male Kumite Champion.
All in all every member of the Leeds Shotokan Karate Squad performed excellently, well done everyone.
Thank you to all the members and their families who stayed behind to support the club members who reached the finals.
And thank you to Steve Cuddy for his coaching through out the day.

                 

front left to right. Jade Stapleton Smith(bronze). Nicholas Guilfoyle(bronze).
back left to right. Harry Cuddy(gold). Mathew Humphries(silver). Michael Gale(gold).

List of Competitors and Results:

Michale Gale                              Childrens Kata 3rd Kyu and above         1st place
Harry Cuddy                              Male Junior Kumite                                   1st place
Mathew Humphries                  Boys Kumite 5'5"and above                     2nd Place
Nicholas Guilfoyle                    Childrens Ippon Kumite                            3rd Place
Jade Stapleton Smith               Childrens Ippon Kumite                            3rd Place
Eliot Parsons
Arron Parmar
Ethan Parsons
Ethan Armstrong
James Humphries
Charlie Cuddy
David Guilfoyle

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KUGB Junior Kumite Selection, Liverpool Red Triangle. Saturday 30th January.
Congratulation to Harry Cuddy who retained his place on the Squad, Harry put in a very good and confident performance in his bout. His clubmate Mathew Humphries also fought very well in his bout which earned him a place on the Squad first time of asking.
Well done guys. Oss

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To all Black and Brown Belts, Saturday classes will now start on the 6th February now that the snow has gone. There are a number of brown belts who are eligible to grade for blackbelt in June, may I suggest that you all make use of this extra class as it is aimed for advancement in both kata and kumite and is an integral part of the Blackbelt grading.
Also there are a number of Black/Brownbelt courses which the KUGB run all over the country through out the year which are free, these courses should also be taken advantage of as it gives you some idea of the standard needed to pass a Blackbelt grading.

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Congratulations to everyone who Graded on Sunday 13th December.

The full list of Grading Results:

Orange belts:

Olivia Sanghera   Rhys Sanghera  Samuel Jackson   James Summerfield

Aditya Joshi   Georgia Saunders  Finlay Holden   Chloe Poole   

Luciano Zanuni

Red belts:

Nicholas Guilfoyle   James Tearle

Yellow belts:

David Guilfoyle   Emma Marks (T)

Green belts:

Nick Tearle   Daniel Thompson (T)

Purple belts:

Juneal Bass-Grant (T)   Tamirah Bass-Grant (T)

Purple/White belts:

Kirk Savva-Briggs   Charlie Cuddy Elisha Levy   Musa Sulihman

Brown belts:

Jade Stapleton-Smith  Eesaa Tariq

Brown/white belts:

James Humphries

Brown/d/white belts:

Mathew Scriven  Ethan Whitehead  Nathan Wyspianski   Grace Dean
Bradley Claybourn  Ashley Scriven  Navneet Wason

Oss, Sensei Williams.
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I would like to thank everyone who attended the LSKC Presentation and Christmas Party. I am sure eveyone enjoyed the West Indian quisine and the dvd recordings of the club members competing over the past year, and of course the presentation of belts, certificates, Student of the Year award which this year went to Ethan Parsons.
I would like to take this time to thank all club members for there support through out the year, it has once again been a very successful year for the club. Thanks to the parents  who gave up there own time to help organise fund raising for the club.
Oss , Sensei Williams.

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Harry Cuddy fought his way to quarter finals of the individual kumite, and fought in the cadet team that collected Bronze in his debut at European Championships in Austria. Another fine performance. Well done Harry, well deserved.

           
                        Harry Cuddy

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At theKarate England National Karate Championships. Saturday November 14th, Sheffield.....
Leeds Shotokan Karate took Gold in both  Kata and Kumite events......

Leeds Shotokan Karate was invited to do a demonstration at charity fundraiser for Martin House children hospice on Saturday September 19th. It was an evening event full of fun, laughter and merriment, there was various demonstrations to keep the audience attention throughout the evening as well as karate.The karate team showed all aspects of of their martial skills, kata and application, ippon and ju-ippon blocks and counters which thrilled the audience. The organisers past comment on how good the demo was and how skilled and disciplined the young club members were.
The event raised nearly £1,900 for the hospice.

        

Michael and Harry in action at Martin House Hospice Fundraiser.

Martin House Hospice care for Children and Young People with progressive life limiting illnesses, and provide support to their families. They are based in our purposed built hospice in Boston Spar, Wetherby and care for children and young people from throughout the Yorkshire region.

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Ethan Parsons fights his way to another final at the KUGB Nothern Regional Karate Championships 11th October, Sunderland......

Ethan Parsons and Mathew Humphries with their medals....