Latest Grading Results

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A New ‘Black Belt’ in the club

The 13th April was a very important date for Dartmouth Karate Clubs 11 year old Megan Langworthy. That will be a date that she will remember for the rest of her life, as she passed her shodan (1st Dan black belt) grading. The grading was held at the end of a week of intense training at the Karate Union of Great Britain’s yearly spring camp held in Paignton.

Megan had trained throughout the week with several of the KUGB’s senior instructors, all of whom have trained for over 40 years, and are revered throughout the world. Megan started training at Dartmouth Karate Club in 2015, and it was soon evident that she was on to watch, as she was always at training, and just before her first grading she got upset because the 90min training session was coming to an end and she wanted to train more!

Megan’s grading was taken by Sensei Andy Sherry 9th Dan and Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan. Sensei Sherry is the chief instructor of the KUGB and has been training for nearly 60 years, so Megan was under very strict, watchful eyes. Megan had to fight a boy for her Kumite (fighting), and showed her great spirit by not giving him any time or space and dominated the fight. Dartmouth Karate Club is very proud to have their youngest black belt join the dan grade ranks.

If you are interested in learning Karate, please get in touch with either Peter Atkins 01803 833794 or Kain Harper 07816897251 or visit Dartmouth Karate Club online.

Pictured is Megan with most of the clubs black belts and instructors.

Latest Grading Results

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Dartmouth Karate Club recently had its quarterly grading with the Karate Union of Great Britain’s chief instructor and chairman Sensei Andy Sherry 9th Dan. Karate gradings are by their very nature both strenuous and pressurised in equal measure. Having Sensei Sherry taking the session and grading made the tension in the Dojo palpable.

The students are put through their paces with a two hour training session, where they have to perform, Kihon(basics), Kata(forms) and Kumite(fighting). Once the training is over, there is a five minute break, then the grading commences. Dartmouth Karate Club prides itself on its grading success, and this grading was up to the high standard expected.

Eight students passed with flying colours, Ewan Menzies 7th Kyu, Charlie James 6th Kyu, Summer Turner 6th Kyu, Sylvie Langworthy 6th Kyu, Megan Langworthy 3rd Kyu, Harvey Schween 3rd Kyu, Tyler Urch 1st Kyu and Callum Harper 1st Kyu. Also pictured are Sensei Sherry, Sensei Peter Atkins, Dartmouth Karate Clubs founder and senior instructor, other black belt instructors and students.

Karate gives so much to its students, patience, courage, self-confidence, self-control, strength, flexibility and concentration. Dartmouth Karate Club has been teaching the young and young at heart for over 44 years. It is a member of The Karate Union of Great Britain, which is the largest single style karate association in Britain.

If you would like to try Karate, the first session is free, and thereafter you pay per session, no direct debits or joining fee’s. Training is on Wednesday evening 6:30-8, Sunday morning 10:30-12 at Dartmouth Leisure Centre.

For more information ring either Peter Atkins 01803 833794 or Kain Harper 07816897251. Or visit the Dartmouth Karate Club website.

Dedication & Devotion leads to Success!

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Obtaining your black belt in Karate is a fantastic accolade & a great feeling of success. But what happens then? Unknown to many, but there are further levels of Black belt grading that confirms your level of continued training, dedication and successes within Karate. These grading’s have a range of 1st Dan upwards. Continue reading→

Continued grading success for our newest members

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Following some new members joining the club, a grading took place at Brixham College with one of the KUGB’s most senior & most experienced Instructor, Sensei Andy Sherry and our newest Students did the club very proud. Congratulations to Ethan Wallis, Adam Debney & Callum Harper who all achieved their grading of 8th Kyu (Red Belt) & congratulations to Matthew Howitt for achieving his 6th Kyu (Green Belt) after a period of time away from the club. Continue reading→

Junior members start off in fine style!

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Dartmouth Karate Club recently offered a change to its training structure where we offered a separate and earlier time for a juniors/beginners class to learn KUGB Karate. Beginners classes are now available from 6pm on Wednesdays and from 10 am on Sundays to allow a dedicated training structure for new & beginning members.

Following some new members joining the club, grading took place at our usual venue in Brixham with one of the KUGB’s most senior & most experienced member, Sensei Andy Sherry and our newest Students did the club proud.

Congratulations to Ethan Wallis, Dexter Oldroyd, George Royal, Jake Azam & Adam Debney who all achieved their first grading of 9th Kyu (Orange Belt) and we look forward to seeing our newest little members continue with their successes.

Further congratulations to Tyler Urch for achieving 6th Kyu (Green Belt) and Ian Parker for achieving 1st Kyu. (Brown with 2 white stripes)

REMEMBER… All Winners, start off as Beginners!

 

Message from the Dartmouth Karate Club

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We wish to point out that it’s come to our attention that the residents of Dartmouth have been approached by multiple members of another club offering to teach Karate. Whilst we don’t condone this nor are we aiming to stop or resist this, we do feel strongly about their use of words and methods and feel it necessary to highlight this to the people of Dartmouth and the surrounding areas. Continue reading→

Continued Grading Successes for Dartmouth Karate Club Members

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Sunday 8th June saw the students of Dartmouth Karate Club attending their quarterly grading session in Brixham with KUGB’s 9th Dan Sensei Sherry.

Following a challenging 2 hour training session, the students were then assessed on their skills and abilities according to the KUGB grading syllabus.

KUGB Karate Grading in Brixham for Tyler Urch, Lauren Ponfret, Michael Freeman, Dan Sinnot & Ian Parker

KUGB Karate Grading in Brixham for Tyler Urch, Lauren Pomfret, Michael Freeman, Dan Sinnott & Ian Parker

Congratulations to Lauren Pomfret & Mike (Michael) Freeman for achieving their orange belt, (9th Kyu) Tyler Urch for achieving his Red Belt, (8th Kyu) Dan Sinnott for achieving his Purple Belt, (5th Kyu) & Ian Parker for achieving his Brown Belt (3rd Kyu)

The club instructors and supporters wish to congratulate the students on a successfully grading and being proud supporters of the Dartmouth Karate Club.

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