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Ryu Seminar Nov 07 |
Ryukyu Course 24th November 2007
Michael Benfell Hanshi visited Colchester to teach members of the club. The day consisted of 5 hours of empty hand and weapon training. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day evn though it was physically and mentally tiring. At the end of the day Hanshi awarded members a course certificate. Remember that there is so much to gain from attending these courses. Extra attendance to these sessions are taken into consideration when assessing members for gradings.
Well done to you all. Thank you to Hanshi for his time. |
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Pudsey's Punch & Kickathon 2007 |
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Pudsey's Punch and Kickathon - A Huge Success
41 Members of Colchester Wado Ryu Karate took part in a sponsored Punch and Kickathon on Friday 16th November 2007.
Their goal was to beat last years total of 7,700 kicks and 15,400 punches which took them 1 hour and 15 minutes.
First up were the Grasshoppers who worked their way through a total of 300 punches and 300 kicks each all within 20 minutes.
Next up were the Juniors, who in 45 minutes stormed through 450 kicks and 700 punches each.
A few of the Junior members took part in both the Grasshopper and the Junior sessions so managed a staggering 750 kicks and 1000 punches over the 65 minute duration.
In total the groups performed 15,600 kicks and 24,600 punches in 65 minutes.
This gives us a grand total of 40,200 punches and kicks.
WELL DONE TO YOU ALL.
Amazing Statistics
240 kicks were performed every minute.
378 punches were performed every minute.
This gives us a total of 618 punches and kicks were thrown each minute.
Total Raised to follow.
Incredible! Photo's |
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Club Triumps Again |
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EKKA - BT Exact Open - 18th November 2007
Well done to the team who represented Colchester Wado Ryu Karate at the latest competition in Ipswich.
The team returned to Colchester with two-1st place, four-2nd place and three-3rd place awards for their hard work and efforts.
Laura Parker brought home 3rd in the 5'2"-5'8" girls 3rd-4th kyu kumite. Excellent result as it was her first kumite competition. Laura was only just outside a placing for her kata so a very well done.
Abi won a 3rd in the Ladies 3rd kyu and above Japanese kata. Although Abi has competed before, this was her first competition representing Colchester Wado Ryu Karate so well done.
Sabrina also came 3rd in the mixed senior 6th-4th kyu Japanese kata.
Sabrina also came 2nd in the ladies 6th-4th kyu kumite.
Sian fought for the first time this competition and came 2nd in the girls 4’2”-4’8” kumite. Well done Sian.
Laura came 2nd in the ladies 3rd kyu and above Japanese kata.
Brandon got 1st place for the boys Dan grade kumite.
Sensei came 1st in the mens Dan grade Japanese kata.
Well done to everyone for all their determination and effort and putting on a great show in representing the Colchester Wado Ryu Karate Club.
Two members are nominated for competitors of the day
Brandon for overcoming older and more experienced competition in his Kata section resulting in a well deserved 2nd place. He wasn't very far behind the 1st place position either so well done.
Also Laura Parker for entering both Kata and Kumite. The first time you step onto the mats to fight is always the most daunting. Laura had two fights in her section against girls who had competed before, but she didn't let that put her off and just gave it her best. Achieving a well deserved 3rd place. |
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EKKA Success Continues |
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Ipswich Competition - EKKA - 28th October 2007
Another great day was spent at the EKKA competition in Ipswich.
It was a longer day as we had more members representing Colchester Wado Ryu. Laura D, Brandon, David, Charlie, Laura P, Sian, Sabrina, Pete, Bethany & Nathan all tried their hardest in both Kata and Kumite resulting in 3-1st place, 5-2nd place and 2-3rd place awards.
The judging and refereeing seemed to be rather unfair on the day, even more so than usual but we still did well. Results;
Laura D-1st Kata, Brandon-3rd Kata & 2nd Kumite, David-2nd Kata, Charlie-3rd Kata, Sabrina-1st Kata & 2nd Kumite, Pete-1st Kata, Bethany-2nd Kumite.
For some it was their first experience of Competition, it shouldn't need to be their last. Everyone should be very proud of themselves. We will all develop so that our Karate becomes stronger, faster and more precise so long as we all practice hard. Thank you to you all for your continued support.
I hope everyone will agree that Bethany deserves to be Colchester Wado Ryu Karate's competitor of the day; her 2nd fight was awesome, so well done. |
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Ryukyu Course - Nuneaton |
October 27th - Ryukyu Association Course
Well done to Brandon, David, Kelly, Charlie, Pete, Emma & Sabrina for representing Colchester Wado Ryu at the Ryukyu course. All trained very hard for the full 4 hours. The feedback received from the Senior Instructors in attendance was very positive indeed. Thank you all for your support. |
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New additions |
New Arrivals
Congratulations to Chris & Steph on the arrival of little Brooke, who weighed 6lb 5oz at 9.25pm on 25th October 2007.
Also to those who knew him, congratulations to Sam, now living in Canada, on the new addition to his family. |
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EKKA East Anglian Open Success - September 2007 |
Well done to - David, Brandon, Charlie, Pete and Emma for doing well at the Competition in Ipswich in September 2007. Colchester Wado Ryu Karate returned home with two 1st place, four 2nd place and one 3rd place.
David - 1st - Japanese Kata. Mens 3rd-1st Kyu. 2nd - Males Cadet Kumite 3rd Kyu & Above.
Brandon - 2nd - Japanese Kata. Junior Dan Grades. 2nd - Boys Kumite 4'8"-5'2" - Dan Grades.
Charlie - 2nd - Japanese Kata. Junior 3rd-1st Kyu. 3rd - Boys Kumite 4'8"-5'2" - 3rd-1st Kyu.
Emma - 1st - Japanese Kata. Ladies 3rd Kyu & Above.
Again all work exceptionally hard, so well done to you all especially to Pete as this was his first competition. Check out some of the videos taken on the day which have been placed on YouTube - http://uk.youtube.com/Dragonkicker |
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Tragic Loss to the Martial Arts |
31st May 2007: Tragic loss of Tom Baldwin Soke
It is with deep regret that we must announce the death of Tom Baldwin Soke, Chairman of the World and British Federation of Martial Arts. He passed away in the early hours of this morning following serious illness. He will be sorely missed by all his friends and family. We respectfully remember his enormous contribution to the Martial Arts, particularly through the W.B.F.O.M.A. which will also be sadly missed. But our deepest sympathies now are with his family.
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Further Competition Success |
Competition Results - EKKA Eastern Counties Championships 22nd April 2007
Laura, Chris, Brandon, Darryl, Charlie, Ffion, Carl visited Ipswich to compete in the EKKA Eastern Counties Championships. For some of the group it was their first try at competing and I must say everyone tried very hard to do their best and all did extremely well. They all represented the club very honorably and again did the club and me proud. It is nice to see that the students, who are competing at these competitions, do so with so much determination and effort that this alone gives them a sense of fulfillment
Laura - 1st place - Ladies Japanese Kata - 3rd Kyu+, 3rd place - Ladies Kumite - 3rd Kyu+
Brandon - 1st place - Boys Kumite - 4'2"-4'8 - Dan Grades, 2nd place - Mixed Junior Japanese Kata - Dan Grades
Chris - 3rd place - Mens Kumite - Dan Grades
Darryl - 2nd place - Mens Japanese Kata - 3rd-1st Kyu
Thank you for everyones support on the day. |
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Competition Success |
The EKKA hosted the East Anglian Championships on Sunday 11th March 2007 in Ipswich.
Brandon, Charlie, Lee, Ffion, Saskia and David attended the competition and did very well in all the categories they took part in, the results are as follows;
Brandon - 1st Boys Kumite 4'2"-4'8" Dan Grades, 3rd Mixed Junior Japanese Kata Dan Grades.
David - 3rd Male Cadet Kumite 6th-4th Kyu, 1st Mixed Senior Japanese Kata 6th-4th Kyu.
Charlie - 3rd Boys Kumite 4'8"-5'2" 6th-4th Kyu
Ffion - 2nd Mixed Junior Japanese Kata 0-7th Kyu.
Well done to Lee and especially to Saskia for her effort and determination as this was her first competition.
All students should be very proud of their efforts, well done. |
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Children in Need |
Children in Need - Sponsored Pudsey Punch & Kickathon held during the Infant and Junior class on Friday 17th November 2006. Keep checking back on this home page to see the total number of punches and kicks performed during the session and the total money raised from sponsorship and subs. We will also try to get a mention in the local paper. Well done to everyone who took part, helped keep scores and sponsored the event.
In total the class performed a staggering 15,400 punches & 7,700 kicks.
Grand Total raised
See Certifcate
£1060.69
See Gallery |
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Christmas Party |
Christmas Party - 2nd December 2006
A huge thank you to each company & family who were kind enough to contribute to the Christmas party raffle.
A total of - £225 was raised so well done
See - Sponsors Page
For some of the photo's - See Gallery |
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