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December Training Details

(14/11/09) In December Sketty School's hall will be very busy in the coming months due to Christmas events so classes will be held in different venues.

 

Wed    02/12/09    As normal.

Fri       04/12/09    Parkland Primary 5.30pm.

Mon     07/12/09    As normal.

Wed    09/12/09    Parkland Primary same time.

Fri       11/12/09    Parkland Primary same time.

Sat      12/12/09    Grading at Sketty Primary.

Mon     14/11/09    Parkland Primary same time.

Wed    16/12/09    Sketty Primary as normal.

Fri       18/12/09    Sketty Primary as normal.

 

For any further information please see Sensei Patrizio or email us.

Thanks

December Junior Kyu Grading.

(14/11/09) There will be a junior Kyu Grading held on the 12th December, 2009 at Sketty School starting at 3pm. Sensei will notify those eligible to grade. All the best and keep training!

Special Kumite Course - more details.

(09/11/09) Sensei Derek Stockham and Sensei Matt Stockham will be teaching the course. This is a great opportunity and not to missed! The course will be held at Sketty Primary School between 5.30pm and 7pm 20th November. Please bring your mitts with you. Course cost £7.

Special Kumite Course!

(01/11/09) Will be held on 20th November, starting at 5.30pm promptly. More details will follow. Teaching the course will be instructors and members of the very sucessful BSKC.

 

Brief introduction to BSKC.

The club has a very sucessful history when it comes to kumite, most club members are on the Welsh Shotokan Kumite Squad, one member recently returned from the World Shotokan Championships with 3rd place in Kumite. At the 2009 Welsh Championships, BSKC ladies gained the top 4 medals in Kumite, 1st place in both junior girls kata and kumite, 3rd in cadet male kumite, 3rd in Male Team Kumite, 4th in Male Kata and Kumite, plus the best male and female karateka trophies went to BSKC members.More information on Brecon Karate Club here: http://www.breconskc.co.uk/

Welcome new members!

(06/09/09) A big welcome to all the newcomers to Yoshitaka who came to the beginner class yesterday - we hope you had fun and enjoyed karate! It's not too late to come and try out Shotokan Karate with us - we welcome newcomers all year round - just get in touch or come to any class and join in or come and watch!

 

The Saturday advanced youth class saw a fast paced recap session on kihon (basics) with Sensei Davies, then the group split between the 3 Sensei's, with the higher grades starting to learn Enpi kata with Sensei Davies, the middle kyu grades taking on Heian Godan - which was for some a chance to polish up the kata and for others a opportunity to learn a new kata, and Sensei Camillini ran through Heian Nidan with the lower kyu grades.

Welcome back!

(04/09/09) We hope you all had a nice summer break! Wednesday's session saw the return to karate after the summer and both classes recapped where we left off in late July. At friday's advanced kata session we went over 3 Sentei katas; Jion, Kanku Dai and Enpi to refresh the black and brown belt's memory after the break. Sensei then introduced Bassai Sho, which was new for some and a welcome reminder for others. Training as usual for the junior members of the club tomorrow.

Yoshitaka Summer Break.

(24/07/09) The last training session for the summer break will be saturday 25th July, and training will resume same times, same place on Wednesday 2nd September, 2009. Have a wonderful, restful holiday and see you in 5 weeks!  Any questions drop us a line on the email! swanseakarate (at) yahoo.co.uk (please replace (at) with @).

 

Have fun!

United Schools of Karate Wales June Kyu Grading Results.

(13/06/09) Congratulations to the 37 karate-ka who graded last night under the watchful eye of Sensei Camillini and his two Yudansha assistants. As always the standard was very high with some exceptional performances. For 11 students it was their first grading, however we are pleased to announce that all passed successfully to orange belt. The grading also saw one candidate take the brown belt grading, and after many rounds of kumite and 3 kata displays the candidate received 3^rd Kyu brown belt. Grading results are as follows:

 

 

 

 

White to orange:

A. Thomas, A. Myles, A. Lookhart, C. Thomas, K. Blakemore, C. Johns, D. Powell, P. Francis, J. Francis, O. Wood, T. Langford

 

White to red:

T. Prells

 

Orange to red:

L. Humble, E. Humble, C. Jones, T. Rushesha, J. Jones, C. Batcup, Z. Daniel, D. Daniel.

 

Red to yellow:

A. Giardelli, D. Giardelli, J. Harris, B. Harris, R. Watkins, H. Snell, J. Kinsella.

 

Green to purple:

E. Merchant, J. Merchant, G. Burnell, M. Vignesvaran, S. Gowda, D. Phillips.

 

Purple to purple one stripe:

S. Miah, M. Miah, S. Symmons

 

Purple one stripe to brown:

L. Von Sicard.

 

 

United Schools of Karate Wales June Kyu Grading.

(05/06/09) Just a reminder that the next USKW Kyu Grading will be held on the 11th of June, 2009 in Sketty Primary. The grading will start at 5.30 and finish at 8.00. Keeptraining and Sensei will tell you if you are due to grade.

Yoshitaka under 16 Kata Competition 2009 - Results.

(19/05/09) The first USKW Youth Kata Competition was held on Sunday 19th May, 2009. The Competition was a great success and for many karate-ka it was their first taste of competition. The morning commenced with the first category – under 10 years 10th to 7th Kyu – being first on the tatami. After impressive displays of Taekyoku Shodan, Heian Shodan and Heian Nidan. It was Tivonge and Dominic who placed 3rd with Lewis and Elisha making it through to the final that was held after all the category heats. Next came the 6th to 4th Kyu under 10 years category, with Ellie and Freddie putting in solid performances to come joint 3rd and Mahir and Surya doing exceptionally well to get through to the final. The third category saw performances of Bassai Dai, Tekki Shodan and Heian Katas. Luke’s solid performance of Tekki Shodan earned him 3rd place as did Steffan’s rendition of Heian katas. It was Sadek’s Bassai Dai and Gareth’s Heian that saw them both making the final. The last kata saw many Sentei Kata like Jion, Enpi and Kanku Dai, and we also saw some Yūdansha kata including Kanku Sho and Gankaku. Daniel’s Enpi saw him place 3rd, as did Harry’s Kanku Dai. It was George’s Kanku Sho and Liam’s Gankaku that got them both to the final. Once all of the heats were complete the finals were staged. First up onto the tatami was Elisha and Lewis. It was Lewis who took the gold with a very spirited performance. Next up was Mahir and Surya who both did very well performing two very good kata, however it was Mahir who took gold. The next final saw Sadek’s Bassai Dai just edge out Gareth’s kata. The judges gave gold to Sadek. The last final saw Liam perform a splendid Gankaku and George Kanku Sho. Both kata’s were very difficult kata’s to perform however both Liam and George did a fantastic job. However, Liam won 2 flags to 1 to take gold. Well done to all who competed as everyone preformed really well making it very difficult for the referee and two judges to decide the victor. The next USKW competition will be held in the Winter, however over the Summer there will be opportunities to enter external competitions and Patrizio will let you know about them.

Yoshitaka on You tube!

(19/05/09) We posted a video of highlights from the 1st USKW course check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fBtNFwt1dg

No training on Bank Holiday Monday.

(17/05/09) Please note there will be no training on Bank Holiday Monday!

Yoshitaka under 16 Kata Competition 2009.

(23/04/09) We are holding a kata competition on 17th of May, at 10.00am at Sketty Primary School. We will be using WKF rules however there are no Shitei Katas - the only restriction is that the Kata be a Shotokan Kata. The flag system will be used, we will have 2 judges and 1 referee on the day. The competition will be held Tatami. For more details please drop us a line or see Sensei in class.

Yoshitaka Youth Competition.

(01/04/09) To be held on Sunday 17th May, 2009. More details will be posted soon.

Easter Training Times.

(30/03/09) Please note there will be no training at Parkland School during the Easter holidays. However, Monday the 6th will be at St. Paul's Parish Centre (De-La-Beche Road) and Monday the 20th at Tycoch College Sport Centre, both at the usual time. From the 27th of April Monday karate will be back as normal at Parkland School.

Chance to train with Christophe Pinna.

(22/03/09) Please see poster below - and for more details please contact Patrizio! This offer is open to all karate-ka. Please email us for details.

USKW First Annual Course 2009.

(09/03/09) The course was held with great success! A full course report complete with photos can be found on the USKW Course 2009 Page.

Grading Sucess!

(09/03/09) Congratulations to the following on their grading results: L. Jones (9th kyu), L. Webb (9th kyu), W. Davies (9th kyu), H. Davies (9th kyu), J. Clewett (9th kyu), J. Turner (9th kyu), D. Marotta (8th kyu), R. Marotta (8th kyu), I. Barclay (3rd kyu),H. Cooze (2nd kyu), P. Joyce (2nd kyu) A. Donovan (2nd kyu), T. Morgan (1st kyu), J. Dobson (1st kyu),Ll. Davies (1st kyu), E. Phillips (1st dan), D. Phillips (1st dan). The grading took place in the afternoon after the Saturday course, and the grading panel consisted of: P. Camillini 5th Dan, A. Camillini 4th Dan, M. Fanelli 2nd Dan and A. Bronchini 2nd Dan.

Half Term Training.

(13/02/09) This Monday's training (15/02) will take place at St. Benidicts due to the half term holidays, please see Sensei if you require any further details.

Christophe Pinna 2009 Course.

(10/02/09) Yoshitaka Karate Club has been invited to attend the Sensei Pinna, the multi WKF World Champion, four day karate kumite course in Senigallia! The course is held on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th July, 2009. So check your diary and ask Sensei Camillini for further details! Yoshitaka members trained with Sensei Pinna at last years course for the course report please see the "Pinna Course 2008" page.

USKW Annual Course.

(28/01/09) We are please to announce that Instructor Alessandro Bronchini will also be teaching at the First Annual United Schools of Karate Wales Shotokan Course held on Saturday 7th March, joining Senseis A. Camilinni and M. Fanelli. It is strongly recommended that all Yoshitaka members attend this course. The course is suitable for all members - any grade - any age. The course starts at 11.00am and will be held at Tycoch College Sports Centre.

Grading Syllabus Update.

(21/01/09) In preparation for the forthcoming grading with our Special Guest Instructors the Bunkai that you learn for 4th Kyu and above has been put on our website. Happy reading and keep training!

December Junior Grading Results!!

(11/01/09) Results for the junior Kyu grading held on December 16th:

 9th Kyu - Orange Belt 

Zoe D, David D, Tivonge R, Cai J, Callum B, Jack J, Elisha H and Lewis H.

8th Kyu - Red Belt 

Ellie G, Joe K, Morgan T, Rhiannon W, Jay H, Ben H, Alexander G, Dominic G and Henri S.

6th Kyu - Green Belt 

Surya G, Gareth B, Emily M, Jessica M, Daniel P and Madhu V.

5th Kyu - Purple Belt 

Sadek M, Mahir M, Steffan S and Rhodri P.

4th Kyu - Purple and 1 White Stripe 

Luke Von S.

3rd Kyu - Brown Belt 

Freddie S.

2nd Kyu - Brown and 1 White Stripe 

Liam J.

 

Congratulations to all!

Guest Instructor Course and Grading

(07/01/09) Yoshitaka Karate Club is pleased to announce the United Schools of Karate Wales Annual Course 2009. We are hosting two guest instructors. The course and grading will be held on Saturday 7th March, 2009. Training will be 11am-12noon at Tycoch College, followed by a kyu and dan grading at 5.30pm. We are please to host Sensei Agostino Camillini Yondan (fourth dan) and Senei Metello Fanelli Nidan (second dan). Both instructors are coming to visit us at Yoshitaka Karate Club from Italy.

 

This course is compulsory for ALL Yoshitaka Members so please keep your diary free!

 

Sensei A. Camillini (4th dan) has a very long career in Martial arts as he started in judo when he was 19 years old (now he is 70), and accomplished the grade of 2nd dan judo he also had numerous competition successes and was one of the best competitor in Italy. However he switched to Shotokan and has been diligently training ever since. Sensei is a very accomplished karate-ka, with a wealth of teaching experience.

 

Sensei M. Fanelli (2nd dan) was born in England and moved to Italy when he was very young. As a karate-ka Sensei Fanelli has had a very successful kata competition record, he has won two national youth kata titles, and in all 24 competitions he has entered in kata he has never placed lower than 3rd.

 

Grading Sucess!

(09/03/09) Congratulations to the following on their grading results: L. Jones (9th kyu), L. Webb (9th kyu), W. Davies (9th kyu), H. Davies (9th kyu), J. Clewett (9th kyu), J. Turner (9th kyu), D. Marotta (8th kyu), R. Marotta (8th kyu), I. Barclay (3rd kyu),H. Cooze (2nd kyu), P. Joyce (2nd kyu) A. Donovan (2nd kyu), T. Morgan (1st kyu), J. Dobson (1st kyu),Ll. Davies (1st kyu), E. Phillips (1st dan), D. Phillips (1st dan). The grading took place in the afternoon after the Saturday course, and the grading panel consisted of: P. Camillini 5th Dan, A. Camillini 4th Dan, M. Fanelli 2nd Dan and A. Bronchini 2nd Dan.

Half Term Training.

(13/02/09) This Monday's training (15/02) will take place at St. Benidicts due to the half term holidays, please see Sensei if you require any further details.

Christophe Pinna 2009 Course.

(10/02/09) Yoshitaka Karate Club has been invited to attend the Sensei Pinna, the multi WKF World Champion, four day karate kumite course in Senigallia! The course is held on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th July, 2009. So check your diary and ask Sensei Camillini for further details! Yoshitaka members trained with Sensei Pinna at last years course for the course report please see the "Pinna Course 2008" page.

USKW Annual Course.

(28/01/09) We are please to announce that Instructor Alessandro Bronchini will also be teaching at the First Annual United Schools of Karate Wales Shotokan Course held on Saturday 7th March, joining Senseis A. Camilinni and M. Fanelli. It is strongly recommended that all Yoshitaka members attend this course. The course is suitable for all members - any grade - any age. The course starts at 11.00am and will be held at Tycoch College Sports Centre.

Grading Syllabus Update.

(21/01/09) In preparation for the forthcoming grading with our Special Guest Instructors the Bunkai that you learn for 4th Kyu and above has been put on our website. Happy reading and keep training!

December Junior Grading Results!!

(11/01/09) Results for the junior Kyu grading held on December 16th:

 9th Kyu - Orange Belt 

Zoe D, David D, Tivonge R, Cai J, Callum B, Jack J, Elisha H and Lewis H.

8th Kyu - Red Belt 

Ellie G, Joe K, Morgan T, Rhiannon W, Jay H, Ben H, Alexander G, Dominic G and Henri S.

6th Kyu - Green Belt 

Surya G, Gareth B, Emily M, Jessica M, Daniel P and Madhu V.

5th Kyu - Purple Belt 

Sadek M, Mahir M, Steffan S and Rhodri P.

4th Kyu - Purple and 1 White Stripe 

Luke Von S.

3rd Kyu - Brown Belt 

Freddie S.

2nd Kyu - Brown and 1 White Stripe 

Liam J.

 

Congratulations to all!

Guest Instructor Course and Grading

(07/01/09) Yoshitaka Karate Club is pleased to announce the United Schools of Karate Wales Annual Course 2009. We are hosting two guest instructors. The course and grading will be held on Saturday 7th March, 2009. Training will be 11am-12noon at Tycoch College, followed by a kyu and dan grading at 5.30pm. We are please to host Sensei Agostino Camillini Yondan (fourth dan) and Senei Metello Fanelli Nidan (second dan). Both instructors are coming to visit us at Yoshitaka Karate Club from Italy.

 

This course is compulsory for ALL Yoshitaka Members so please keep your diary free!

 

Sensei A. Camillini (4th dan) has a very long career in Martial arts as he started in judo when he was 19 years old (now he is 70), and accomplished the grade of 2nd dan judo he also had numerous competition successes and was one of the best competitor in Italy. However he switched to Shotokan and has been diligently training ever since. Sensei is a very accomplished karate-ka, with a wealth of teaching experience.

 

Sensei M. Fanelli (2nd dan) was born in England and moved to Italy when he was very young. As a karate-ka Sensei Fanelli has had a very successful kata competition record, he has won two national youth kata titles, and in all 24 competitions he has entered in kata he has never placed lower than 3rd.