Christmas OTGKA Dan Grading

Congratulations to all the successful candidates at the recent Dan Grading held at the Honbu Dojo in London.

Dick Lovett Basildon Sandan
Steve White Portsmouth Sandan
Simon Golland Sheffield Hallam Nidan
Steve Noble Sheffield Hallam Shodan
Jez Goldsborough Sheffield Hallam Shodan
Reon Campbell Honbu Dojo Shodan
Tony Pantling Honbu Dojo Shodan
Phillip Wallbank Carlisle Junior Shodan
Natasha Russel Carlisle Junior Shodan
Naomi Sewpaul Sheffield Hallam Nikyu
Steph Parker Sheffield Hallam Sankyu

The weekend was very well attended with groups attending from all dojos across the country. The main theme of the weekends training was Bunkai. All applications were covered in detail to ensure that there are no 'regional variations' and that everyone is being taught the IOGKF standard.

There was a bit of an after grading celebration which included a beer or two and a rendition of Happy Birthday for Sensei Chris Robins who was '21' again!

Many thanks to Sensei George and Sue also Sensei's Linda and Terry (not forgetting Chris in the kitchen) for ensuring a great and well run weekends training and examination.

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