Karate Wales is organising an interclub competition between Bridgend (us) and Abercynon. This is entirely for fun, and so that our students can experience fighting in a competition setting. I would like feedback off our students regarding this (i.e. if you will take part and what dates etc). Please either comment here, on face book or contact me directly. Osu! Sempai Rich.

There’s a welsh squad training session being held on Sunday 23rd May 2010 at Michael Sobel Sports Centre, Aberdare. It begins at 11am and is open to all Welsh junior and cadet students. Osu! Sempai Rich.

Just a reminder that Hanshi’s course is taking place tomorrow (Sunday 9th May) in Milton Keynes. We are meetingat 7:15am in McDonalds Pencoed. Also, training will be cancelled on the same day due to this course. Osu! Sempai Rich.

Below are a few videos of the katas you will be performing through your career with Karate Wales (Bridgend Kyokushinkai). Although these are a good tool to aid in the learning of the katas, some things have changed. This means that these should be used in conjunction with instruction from one of our Sempais. Osu!

Taikyoku Ichi, Ni and San:

Pinan Sono Ichi, Ni, San, Shi and Go

Sanchino Kata

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KprSXB25BDA

Gekisai Dai

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E07HYku_5gQ

Yantsu

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYFP3vZK_jc

Tsuki

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rOr84IIIJ0

Tensho

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czJnxjixF-w

Saiha

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7w9DdNw3h4

Kanku-Dai

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cK0SwUSfQ0

Seienchin

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHUon0-bfP8

Gekisi-sho

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxGOu4bit8

Below is a video that contains all the stances that you will learn with Karate Wales (Bridgend Kyokushinkai). A few do not apply, but this is still worth a look. Osu!

Karate Wales just wants remind it’s students that the training session with our founder and Chief Instructor, Hanshi Steve Arneil, takes place on Sunday 9th May 2010 in Milton Keynes. This is strictly for Juniors but is open to all levels. It begins at 11am and we will be travelling up in two cars. If I could please have final numbers by Sunday 2nd May, so I can work out the final cost. Osu! Sempai Rich.

Mountain Ash Karate Kai – which is part of Karate Wales – is holding an Anniversary Party to celebrate 25 years of Shian Alan instructing at Abercynon. This is to be held on Sunday 2nd May 2010 at Abercwmboi Rugby Club. It will begin at 7pm and will incorporate a hog roast, buffet and disco. Tickets are available from Sempai Richard McAndrew. Osu!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiyTGUUq9Lk

Below are the results for the recent World Kata Tournament which was held in Switzerland. Unfortunately, the British Squad are now stranded due to the current situation with flights. They are asking if anyone has any outstanding monies from fundraising, to post it to Shihan Maria Da Costa as soon as possible. Osu! Sempai Rich.

Adult Team Kata

Just a quick reminder that the AGM is being held on 24th April in Cwmbran. Any student who is licensed can attend this meeting. Below are a few documents relating to the AGM. Osu! Sempai Rich.

AGENDA AGM 2010, AGM MInutes 2009, BKK Accounts 2009 and 2010