Congratulations to WKU Brightlingsea Karate Club students on their recent gradings, 11 March 2026, pictured here with their instructors. Below, some of the successful Kyu grade students. Well done!
Congratulations to the following students who passed their next belts at the recent Brightlingsea grading. Training under the following instructors: Sue Fairs, 7th DanDean Moyes, 5th DanDarren Barrenger, 4th DanGregg Weaver 1st DanMichael Barrenger 1st Dan
Congratulations go to Luke Wigley – 2nd Kyu Well done to Luke who passed his 2nd Kyu (second brown belt) grading at the WKU Great Bentley Club (currently based in Elmstead Market) under instructors Dean Moyes, 5th Dan and Darren Barrenger, 4th Dan. (Luke also trains with Brightlingsea WKU). Well done from us all Luke!
Congratulations to the following students on their recent gradings:
Congratulations go to Dave Harden on being awarded his 3rd Dan by WKU Area Chief and Colchester Traditional Karate Chief Instructor Les Birkin, 9th Dan. Huge congratulations to David for all his years of dedication to the club and karate. More images from Colchester Traditional Karate Club:
Here are the WKU Instructors, and Junior and Senior students who attended the WKU Summer Course 2025 at Bristol Karate Club Dojo. Congratulations to the following who received Honorary Dan Grade awards, July 2025:Les Birkin, 9th DanDave Wheatley, 9th DanRob Smith, 8th DanAndy Gunton, 8th DanSue Fairs, 7th DanNigel Langson, 7th DanKevin Barrett, 7th DanGary Wilson, […]
We are delighted to announce that John Webb, Chief Instructor of the WKU Great Tey Karate Club, has been awarded his 3rd Dan by WKU Area Chief, Les Birkin, 9th Dan. Congratulations to John.
Congratulations to all who received honorary Dan Grade awards, July 2025: Les Birkin, 9th DanDave Wheatley, 9th DanRob Smith, 8th DanAndy Gunton, 8th DanSue Fairs, 7th DanNigel Langson, 7th DanKevin Barrett, 7th DanGary Wilson, 6th Dan
