Please note that our current grading forms have the incorrect date shown for the black and brown belt course and grading in Swindon. The grading is on Sunday 13 October NOT Sunday 6 October.
Black & Brown Belt Course and Black Belt Grading at Dorcan Recreation Complex, St Paul’s Drive, Swindon SN3 5BY. Juniors & Seniors arrive at 8.45am for admin, lesson 9.30 – 11.00am. Grading starts approx. 11.15am in the Main Hall with Chief Instructor of the SSKA and Senior Instructor assistance.
Download the September Grading forms now from our website. They are available here
Just to remind you that the 2019 summer camp is fast approaching – Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August in Bournemouth. First lesson starts on the Friday 10.45am.
Make sure you book your room as soon has possible direct with the hotel as there are not many rooms left.
To get your discount on the room you must quote the hotel you are an SSKA members.
Full details on www.sska.co.uk
Please put your forms and payment in by the 2nd August otherwise you will have to pay the £10 surcharge.
For more information please email sska595@gmail.com
Competitors from across the SSKA took part in our annual kata and kumite competition today in Swindon. The competition saw 00 entrants take part in individual kata, team kata and individual kumite.
There was a great atmosphere at today’s event and all the competitors showed great respect and passion for their karate.
The winners of Individual Kata were:
#1 James Edwards
#2 Thistlerose Longson
#3 Trevor Ockwell
#4 Morgan Roberts-Ellis
The winners of Team Kata were:
#1 Kendrick – Emily Boyd, Anna Boyd, Thistlerose Longson
#2 Evesham A – William Wade, John Garrood, Morgan Roberts-Ellis
#3 Evesham C – Philip Wade, Craig Garrood, Richard Ellis
The winners of Individual Kumite were:
#1 William Wade
#2 James Edwards
#3 Altay Huynh
We also presented the first ever Keith Thomas Memorial Award to the person we felt gave the overall best effort and encompassed the spirit of the day. The award went to Dawn Greig from Wokingham Club. Dawn showed great spirit in the individual kata and got narrowly missed out on a medal place.
Well done to all competitors today. We are already looking forward to next years event.
Don’t forget this Sunday is our Brown & Black Belt Course and Grading in Reading.
Juniors and Seniors to arrive 8.45am for admin, lesson 9.30 – 11.00am. Gradings start at approx. 11.15am in the Main Hall with Chief Instructor of the SSKA, Sensei Lewis and Sensei Whitcher, Assistant Chief Instructors and Senior Instructor assistance.
Venue: Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Haddon Drive, Woodley, Reading RG5 4LY
Its going to be hot this weekend so please ensure you bring plenty of water to drink.
There are still places available on our Annual Kata Course at Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Haddon Drive, Woodley, Reading RG5 4LY on 7 July 2019.
There’s no surcharge for paying on the day. All grades arrive at 8.45am for the course course 9.30am-11.30am.
£15 per person, £25 for family of 2, £35 for family of 3, £45 for family of 4. For all enquiries phone or text the SSKA 07557 532676.
SSKA Annual Kata & Kumite Competition 2019
Sunday 14th July 2019 at Dorcan Recreation Complex, St Paul’s Drive, Swindon SN3 5BY.
We are looking forward to welcoming you all to our annual kata and kumite competition. Deadline for entries has been extended until 24 June. Please get your entries in as soon as possible.
Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. All competitors will receive a certificate and a medal. Gum Shields, mitts andsShin guards must be worn when competing in kumite.
Prices:
Competitors: £15.00 per person
Spectators: £5.00 per person
Download your entry form here.
SSKA Annual Kata & Kumite Competition 2019
Sunday 14th July 2019 at Dorcan Recreation Complex, St Paul’s Drive, Swindon SN3 5BY.
We need to have all competition entries and fees in by the Reading Grading – Sunday 16th June.
Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. All competitors will receive a certificate and a medal. Gum Shields, mitts andsShin guards must be worn when competing in kumite.
Prices:
Competitors: £15.00 per person
Spectators: £5.00 per person
Download your entry form here.
The deadline for submitting grading applications has been extended to Wednesday 12 June. All fees and completed forms must have reached us by this date or they will incur a surcharge.
Any queries please email grading@sska.co.uk
I used to take my son to karate and would sit and watch, one evening the Sensei wanted to demonstrate a move (Uraken) and asked me to oblige. It frightened the life out of me and he said, ‘you can learn that if you want to’ , so I started joining in the lessons and thoroughly enjoyed it.
In 2007, when I was a 1st kyu, the opportunity came to take over the club which I agreed to. When I first took the club on somebody described me as a person who had just passed their driving test (i.e., had a lot to learn). But I grew in strength and in 2008 I achieved my 1st Dan, black belt. I couldn’t have achieved this without the support of Stuart Cole and Rob Lewis.
I gained my 2nd Dan in 2011, 3rd Dan in 2014 and 4th Dan in 2018 and with this came promotion to Senior Instructor. In January 2019 I was asked to become a Grading Assistant. I wouldn’t have been able to achieve this without the support of the SSKA members.
I strongly believe that my club in Basingstoke is successful because of its members, their dedication to the sport and the club, which I truly appreciate.
I have never regretted taking up karate and would strongly recommend it.
