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Remembering Arthurton (Max) Maximen

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Penny

Max, as most people will have known him, lost his fight for life on the 13th April 2012. Max was a character, a legend and a legend that lived for karate. Even a couple of weeks before his passing he … …more

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In Memorium – Suzanne Genery

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Penny

Karate has today lost a stalwart of many years. I first came across Suzanne Genery whilst we were in the  EKGB, though I know she was there long before that. Suzanne worked tirelessly to keep the EKGB on the straight … …more

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EKF Championships, Sheffield, Sunday 22nd April 2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Penny
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Photos from the EKF Championships, Sheffield, April 2012 …more

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Breaking news: WKU International Referee to attend World University Karate Championships 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Penny

Western karate Union’s referee, Ivor Thomas, has been appointed as the International Referee to accompany the Great Britain delegation to the forthcoming World University Karate Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia,  12-15 July 2012. Congratulations to Ivor on this appointment. Ivor will … …more

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EKF Championships, Sheffield 2012 – Ladies Team (Sarah, Chontell, Laura) Bronze. Men’s Team (Darren, Shaun, Anatoliy, Steve, Lee, Paul, Ali) Gold. Individuals – Sarah Clark, Gold, Steve Heath, Gold.

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Penny
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REPORT – EKF Championships, Sheffield, Sunday 22nd April 2012

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Penny

On Sunday 22nd April the EKF Championships were held in Sheffield. Although not everyone took home a medal, everyone who participated fought well. Congratulations to WKU’s Gary Doughty who passed his practical exam at the English Championships and has now … …more

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Referee’s Course – Saturday 14 April 2012

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Penny

Sensei George Grimes is hosting another Referee’s Course on Saturday 14 April 2012, from 12.30pm-3.30pm at Yate Leisure Centre, Kennedy Way, Yate, South Gloucestershire BS37 4DQ. WKU’s Ivor Thomas (EKF International Refereeing Panel) is kindly leading this course which covers … …more

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REPORT — Kata Course, April 2012

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Penny

WKU’s Portishead and Clevedon karate clubs held a Kata Course at Gordano School on Sunday 1st April 2012. Here is a report from Kevin Barrett (Clevedon Karate Club/Esporta Karate Club). Once again, the course was a great success with over … …more

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REPORT – Kata Course, Saturday 18th February 2012

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Penny

On Saturday 18th February, a Kata Course was held at Highwoods Leisure Centre (The Gilberd School). It was run by Les Birkin, 7th Dan, Colchester WKU.  Thank you and well done to all who participated.

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Ritchie Noblett Memorial Shield 2012

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Penny
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Photos from the Ritchie Noblett Memorial Shield tournament 2012 …more

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