Newcastle Sendai Karate Club

News

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

This weekend, at a Dan grading in Kent, three of the Club's senior instructors, Ernie Payne, Sandra Calder, and Noreen Small gained their 4TH DAN. This is a huge achievement for the club and we all wish Ernie, Sandra, and Noreen the very best!

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Extra Activities

In March 2008, Owen Murray and Ernie Payne visited Dubai where they were involved in teaching breakaway techniques to British Embassy staff amongst others. Watch this space for further information.

Training

Frank Brennan will hold the following training sessions over the coming months at Eldon Leisure:

Date	Occasion	Time / Group
Tuesday 28th October, 2008	Training Sensei F.Brennan, 7th Dan	6.30-8 All grades 8-9 Black / Brown Belts
Saturday 13th December, 2008	Training / Grading Sensei F.Brennan, 7th Dan	TBC
Training £8 each and Grading £6 each - No Training No Grading

In addition to the above dates, Sensei Owen Murray MBE, 6th Dan, will be holding training sessions throughout the year.

Dates are here (opens new page).

Grading

A black belt grading was held on Sunday, 1st June, 2008 in Kendal and congratulations to the following individual on her success:

1st Dan (Shodan)

Holly Elliott

Frank Brennan held a training session and grading on Tuesday, 16th September, 2008. Well done to all who passed.

T - Indicates a Temporary Pass

* - Indicates a full pass and a half / double grade

9th Kyu (Orange Belt)	Ben Nisbet Zoe Clare
8th Kyu (Red Belt)	Thomas Rock
7th Kyu (Yellow Belt)	No Candidates
6th Kyu (Green Belt)	James Hoggins (T) Jonathan Vasey (T) Luke Mosettig (T) Ryan Forester (T) Syke Logan
5th Kyu (Purple Belt)	No candidates
4th Kyu (Purple and one stripe)	No candidates
3rd Kyu (Brown Belt)	Catherine Reasons Edward Bushell Sam GIlls
2nd Kyu (Brown and one stripe)	Andrew Knighting
1st Kyu (Brown and two stripes)	No candidates