We’d like to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you for all your support during 2022 and we look forward to seeing you in 2023.
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Free Instructor’s Information Course
Open Free Instructor’s Information Course by Sensei Cole, 7th Dan, Chief Instructor of the SSKA on Sunday 5th February 2023 at Grange Leisure & Community Centre, Grange Drive, Stratton St. Margaret. Swindon, SN3 4JY.
Arrive at 2.30pm, course starts at 3.00-5.00pm
This course is for all instructors, including junior instructors, and anyone 4th Kyu and above who would like to become an instructor and run a SSKA club.
The course will give you new ideas about teaching your students, advice on how to promote your club and a chance to concentrate on your own karate to help you progress, and an intense Judging and Refereeing course in preparation for the SSKA Annual Competition.
For all enquiries phone or text the SSKA 07557 532676 or email: sska595@gmail.comInstructors Course-FebMar23
SSKA Annual Kata & Kumite Competition 2023
The SSKA Annual Kata & Kumite Competition 2022 is now on 29th January 2023 at Queen Anne’s School in Reading.
The event will run between 10.00 to 15.00 (approximately) with prizes and trophies for the winners, medals for all attendees and refreshments provided.
Entry fees will be £15pp and there will be no charge for spectators.
We do however need to know who will be attending so that we can plan ahead, confirm numbers, finalise catering. With that in mind please can you let us know ASAP if you and would like to attend and enter this very special event.
Simply email sska595@gmail.com if you would like to enter.
You can download the entry form here.
We are looking for sponsors for our trophies and medals so if you know of any local companies who would like to sponsor these please get in touch with me.
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Julie’s Trek To Everest Base Camp
One of our colleagues on our karate journey with the SSKA, Julie Collins, a 4th kyu at the Caversham Club, run by Gary Leyshon, has also decided to undertake an additional journey. This time it is a little more scenic but fortunately not a never ending pursuit of perfection like Shotokan Karate.
Julie is trekking to Everest Base Camp (yes you did read that correctly) to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and in honour of her younger sister who sadly lost her battle with this dreadful disease.
It is worth noting that Julie has already completed 52 walking marathons over the years in her bid to raise funds. This is the first time she has created a “Just Giving” page to seek support for this eminently supportable cause.
Please click here to visit Julie’s JustGiving page – any help would be gratefully accepted.
No more BACS payments
As of 10th October 2022 members of the SSKA will need to pay for gradings and licence renewals by cash or cheque. We encourage all members to attend their local pre-grading and grading centres in order to do this.
If you have any questions regarding these changes then please contact Sensei Cole via sska595@gmail.com
Special Offer New Membership discount
From 1 September until 30 September (inclusive) we are reducing our Membership Fee to join the SSKA from £80 to £50.
Your membership will include a brand new Karate Suit embroidered with the SSKA badge and club badge plus your grading book and insurance for 1 year.
This offer is only available during September and won’t be extended. No other offers or special family rates can be used in conjunction with this offer.
For more information or to find you nearest club please get in touch by emailing us.
New Class at Dorcan, Swindon
New class starting on Monday 12 September from 7-8pm at Dorcan Recreation Centre, St Paul’s Drive, Swindon in the small hall.
For more details or to book your place email sska595@gmail.com or call or text 07557 532676
Summer Camp Announcement
Summer Camp 2022
On Friday 12th August in the afternoon we will be training on the beach. Please make sure you have a hat you can wear during training and sunglasses if you want to.
Please ensure you have sun tan lotion on during training.
You should bring a second suit to wear just in case the old suit gets wet.
Please bring a cold drink with you to keep your fluids up.
You can ask the hotel for cold drinks.
You can get changed on the beach or wear your suit down to the sea.
We will meet in reception and Sensei Cole will let you know what time on the day.
There are still space available on the camp, please email sska595@gmail.com for more details
Save the Date: SSKA Competition
We are pleased to announce that the 2022 SSKA competition will take place on Saturday 17 December from 10am at Queen Ann’s School, 6 Henley Road, Reading Berkshire RG4 6DX.
More details to follow. Please keep checking back.
IMPORTANT – Salisbury Grading Time Changes
Please note that the Grading lesson times are incorrect on the Grading Information paperwork that was sent out to students. The correct times are:
Sunday 3rd April.
Juniors & Seniors (All Grades) arrive at 11.30pm for admin, pre-grading lesson 12 noon – 1.00pm. Grading starts approx. 1.00pm in the Studio.