Summer Training Times 2012
From 29th July until 2nd September Inclusive
Due to the school holidays and vacations please see amended schedule of training for the above dates:
| Tuesday | Abbots Langley | All Grades | 4.00pm-4.45pm |
| Berkhamsted | All Grades | 6.00pm-7.00pm | |
| Wednesday | No classes – there will be no kumite training through the summer | ||
| Thursday | Harpenden | Tiny Tigers | 5.30pm-6.15pm |
| Coloured Belts | 6.30pm-7.30pm | ||
| Brown & Black Belts | 7.30pm-8.30pm | ||
| Friday | Letchworth | All Grades incl Brown & Black Belts | 6.30pm-7.30pm |
| Breakspeare Abbots | Tiny Tigers | 4.30pm–5.15pm | |
| Coloured Belts | 5.30pm-6.30pm | ||
| Brown & Black Belts | 6.30pm-7.30pm | ||
| Sunday | Abbots Langley | All grades | 11.00am-12.00pm |
| Hemel | All Grades | 11.00am-12.00pm | |
| Tiny Tigers | 12.15pm-1.00pm | ||
| Harpenden | All grades incl Tiny Tigers and Brown & Black Belts | 1.00pm-2.00pm | |
These changes will revert back to normal training schedule times as per the website following the summer break. If you are unable to train due to your normal class being amended please make up lessons at another dojo in our academy or catch up with extra lessons when summer training has finished.
Any questions please call me on 07737 034354.
Visit the clubs pages for normal training times.
Have a lovely summer!! If you are away don’t forget to practice your kata.
Sensei Owen
Harpenden Competition 16th September
We have arranged to host a competition for all grades in Harpenden Leisure Centre on 16th September 2012. More details to follow.
Hollywood Glitz and Glam Evening
Karate party on Saturday 10th November 2012 – please book your place(s) with your instructor ASAP!
Shihan Akio Minakami 8th Dan UK Tour
Shihan Akio Minakami is visiting in July, touring from the 12th until the 15th.
Logan is Kumite Champ
Congratulations to Logan for coming first in kumite at the Randolph Williams Memorial Competition in Milton Keynes on Saturday 9th June 2012.
Well done also to all who took part.
Kumite / competition training is at Roundwood Park School on Wednesdays, open to all grades.
New Black Belts
Well done to our newest black belts who after years of hard training and a five hour examination have achieved their Shodan grade.
David Long, Hemel Hempstead
Ryan Badger, Milton Keynes
Southern Region Grading Examinations July 1st 2012
Address
Main Hall, Harpenden Leisure Centre, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2HU
| Existing Belt | Kyu |
| Tiny Tigers – 12:30pm – 1:30pm | |
|---|---|
| White | |
| Blue Stripe | |
| Orange Stripe | |
| Red Stripe | |
| Yellow Stripe | |
| Green Stripe | |
| Purple Stripe | |
| Brown Stripe | |
| 1:45pm – 3:00pm | |
| White | N/A |
| Blue | 10th |
| Orange | 9th |
| Red | 8th |
| Yellow | 7th |
| Green | 6th |
| Purple | 5th |
| Purple & White | 4th |
| Brown | 3rd |
| 12:30pm – 3:00pm | |
| Brown & Single White | 2nd Ho |
| Brown & Double White | 2nd |
| Brown & Single Red | 1st Ho |
Enquiries
Call Brian on 07737 034 354
Shihan Akio Minakami Profile
Shihan Akio Minakami
Born and raised in Tokyo, Akio Minakami began his formal martial arts training at age 7 under the 9th Degree Kodokan Judo Black Belt, Takagi Sensei. Minakami moved to the United States in 1967. He won 5 Gold Medals at the 1974 All Japan Karate Championships.
In 1983 Minakami received his Shihan Certificate (6th Degree Black Belt) from the governing body for karate in Japan, the Japan Karate Federation (JKF – formally FAJKO). Shihan Minakami was the first individual ever to receive a unanimous passing grade, meaning all 11 Masters representing the 4 major styles on the examining board gave him their approval.
He then repeated this remarkable achievement when he graded for 7th Dan. This is an amazing feat for which he will always be known. Minakami is also a Black Belt in Judo, and a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kendo.
He is regarded as one the finest Karate instructors in the world and currently teaches many International Champions. He is fluent in English and able to communicate concepts and philosophies clearly. He is friendly, approachable and an inspiration to karate practitioners of every level and style.
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