Content of this newsletter
- Summer Holidays
- Next grading in September
- Sensei Ernie seminar in September
- Irikumi Championships in October
Summer holidays
Due to business travel, the club has been closed throughout the whole of July.
In August we will change the timetable in anticipation of a quiet month during summer holidays. The timetable for August will be as follows:
- Thursdays: 18:00 to 19:00 (peewees and juniors all grades)
- Thursdays: 19:00 to 20:30 (cadets and adults all grades
- Sundays 10:00 (adults all gradesand advanced cadets)
- Sundays 17:00 to 18:30 (peewees, juniors and cadets all grades)
From September we will return to the normal timetable.
Grading dates and details
We will hold the next grading on September the 21st. Please note that students who wish to take their grading should continue to train during July. The higher-grade students should be training as much as possible, building their fitness and skills. If anyone needs advice, I am happy to have a call and discuss.
Note that 3rd kyu cadets and any grade adults may take their grading with Sensei Ernie on September 14th. See the below event.
Grading times will be as follows:
- Adults: 10:00-12:00
- Junior and Peewees: 16:00-17:30
- Cadets and advenced Juniors: 17:30-19:30
I want to take this chance to remind everyone about the grading requirements.
To pass your grading you must perform all the required techniques and fitness exercises specified by the EGKA.
Students should also perform techniques specified by Goju-Ryu Karate Milton Keynes.
Where the syllabus specifies a “good” kata, the kata must be performed without mistakes. A wrong turn or a technique of the wrong side will result in failure. Continuous poor-quality techniques such as not performing correct stances will result in failure. Katas must be performed with powerful, quick and slow movements as they are taught in the class.
To prepare students will be expected to practice at home to achieve the required performance. You should remember or take notes in the class when I am teaching the techniques and kata. You may need to practice specific parts of the kata repeatedly until you correct any mistakes.
Who can attempt a grading?
Students must have trained for the required time specified in the syllabus and must have attended classes regularly – anyone satisfying this requirement may attempt their grading. It is up to the student to judge if they are confident in achieving the techniques outlined in the syllabus. However, if anyone is not sure please feel free to contact me to discuss.
Students who don’t wish to attempt their grading but wish to attend for the training, please let me know in advance.
Sensei Ernie seminar
It is a huge privilege, and we are excited to invite Ernie Molyneux Sensei, 9th DAN IOGKF, EGKA´s Chief Instructor to visit our humble Milton… Read More »
Irikumi Championships
This is an open championship for all ages, grades and styles. Note that the kata must be within the Goju system. That is because the event is organised by Goju karate instructors, and we may not know kata from other systems. Karate students from other styles are welcome to perform Goju kata and/or take part in the irikumi (continuous sparring) events. Shenley Leisure Centre, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6HF, Saturday October 18th, Start time 11:00… Read More »
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