SOUTH NOTTS SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB
Ryan’s Success!
Ryan Skilton recently became the latest club member to successfully achieve black belt level. Ryan took the dan grading examination during a national course held in Lichfield on 2nd November. The course was attended by karate enthusiasts from all over the country and Ryan was one of only a handful who made the grade.
Ryan was required to demonstrate his ability in the three major disciplines of karate: kihon (the fundamentals); kata (solo sequences); and kumite (sparring). Each of these disciplines is tested in a vigorous and physically demanding way requiring a high level of physical fitness and conditioning. Assessing Ryan was the chairman of the Karate Union of Great Britain, Sensei Andy Sherry 8th dan, who is the most senior exponent of Shotokan Karate in the country.
Ryan is enormously proud of his achievement and delighted that his name can now be added to the club’s black belt roll of honour which grows year by year.
Ryan Skilton pictured above proudly wearing his black belt.
The club wishes all the community in Keyworth a happy and peaceful Christmas & New Year. Adults, young people and children (min 8 yrs), wishing to learn karate in 2009 may contact the club secretary on (07811) 819221 for more details.
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