Team KSD was made up with the following members, Emma, Realea, Ryan, Ashley, Becky, Chelsea, Katie, Lewis, Tom, Max, Jon, Olly, Freya, Claire, Caitlin, Teagan, Cameron, Hollie , Ruari, Jessica, Akar & Grant ages of team KSD were between 5 & 32 , all the guys spent six weeks putting in extra Dojo hours prior to the comp and it paid off .
I was waiting for my area to begin when our first team member Akar began in Kumite , Akar hasn’t been with KSD long and sadly didn’t progress , he did himself proud though going out to the winner of his category and winner of the Shido-Ryu Kumite competitor of the day ( No Shame there pal).

I was then called to begin my duties on Kata Area 1 so didn’t see much else in the morning, I was called to area 2 help judge Kumite while we took a break from Kata when I noticed on Area 3 KSD Olly winning gold in Kumite , I was proud as punch a KSD National Champion couldn’t ask more than that ( could I ?) .

Well no fear medal count was 10 Golds 2 Silver & 8 Bronze I couldn’t believe it Team KSD did themselves proud , those that didn’t medal are winners in our eyes as they got right behind those still competing remember the old saying there is no “ I “ In team , those that did medal are as follows. 

Hollie Heckford Bronze, Max Boyes Bronze, Katie Shaw Bronze, Emma Keating 2 x Bronze, Raelea Morris 2 x Bronze, Grant Turner Silver, Becky Page Gold & Silver, Ashley Barber Gold & Bronze, Caitlin Mills Gold, Tom Mchardy Gold, Olly Millward Gold, Claire Bannister 2 x Gold , and performance and in my eyes national competitor of the Day Chelsea Boyes 3 x Gold.  

 We want to thank all those involved in hosting a successful competition and allowing KSD to be a part of it , the question being asked on our return to our Dojo is when’s the next one were doing those that didn’t take part are asking , awesome well done guys . 

Sensei Daz

This month saw the return of a old student and friend of Sensei Daz , Sensei Sergio Muscella 3rd Dan was back in the UK and came to KSD 3 times in the week he was here , it was really good to see him in the Dojo and out of it Socialy , Sergio Sensei joined / licenced to KSD and is intending to open a Dojo in Switzerland , were really looking forward to working with him and making it work

Well Done to all those who graded

Sean Madeley, Zac Leinhardt, Coby Leinhardt, Jada Wilson, Havah Wilson,  Sade Harley ,  Chris Castle , Mandy Kelly 9th Kyu  , Cameron Mills , Harrison Rowley Sam Hedge, Jessica Sw ain 8th Kyu   Claire Bannister , Caitlin Mills 7th Kyu ,  Freya Mills 6th Kyu , Chelsea Boyes 4th Kyu , see gallery for pics.

Student of the month

 Couldnt split the adults or cadet awards this month so issued two for both

 well done to Claire Bannister & Chelsea Boyes Adult & Cameron Mills & Teagan Dawson

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Oct

Student of the month

Adult  Artur Koral  , Cadet Caitlin Mills

Halloween , we had a halloween theme class on the 31st , all the kids came dressed up was a awesome night cheers to you all for making the effort  making it yet another awesome KSD night

Training times - Monday the 14th Nov training times are changing , only on Monday & Thursdays full details to follow and letters to all in the coming week.

Committee news , a huge welcome to Claire Bannister who's taken the role social/events organiser  and KSD Charity fund raiser , claire has a proven track record in these areas within her work role in a huge national company , welcome Claire .

Wednesday the 19th saw KSD run it's first official squad training session covering Kata in teams 16 members turned up and worked well together , going forward every Saturday & Wednesday from now till nationals 27th Nov will be squad training for all events . 

Good news , Ryan has made a welcome return to KSD , really good to see him back training hopefully he can stay focused this time , from what i saw last night 17 oct he's lost little speed in kumite , well done and welcome back.

KSD have decided as were having huge numbers in the Dojo to make a return to monthly gradings , all dates can be viewed on the events page using our Google callender.    

Cheers to all the KSD guys who came bowling for Ash's 18th was a really goodnight ,cant get my head round how many people came , thanks guys .

Well done to all who graded

Ashleigh Leigh ,Bethany Castle , Grant Turner , Akar Askam , Rick & Matthew Hellings , Andy & Jessica Muir , Ellen Thornton & Leah Hart ,  9Th Kyu's  , Asa Burnside , Artur Koral , Hollie Heckford 8th Kyu's , Teagan Dawson 7th Kyu , Jon Bradshaw , Max Boyes , John Ralph 5th Kyu's , Katie Shaw , Ashley Barber , Lewis Dodds , Rebecca Page 4th Kyu's .

KSD Club/Committee meeting brought forward , took place on the 5/10/2011 Sensei and club President Daz wants to thank , William , Mike , Jo , Emma , Sharon , Ashley , Luan , Raelea , Carl , Michelle , Claire , cheers for your input guys , we have a great team at KSD and couldnt to it without you all , meeting details to follow . 

Sensei Daz took part in a Shido-Ryu Shukokai Training session , KSD'S first official session as a full member ,came away with instruction to learn the Kata Chinto as that was the content of the training session  , for the record Sensei loved every min .

Just back from the Shido-Ryu Shukokai referee course , good mix of a serious and relaxed session ,imo the best learning enviroment ,well done to KSD Sensei Emma on her first course being this side of the Mat , looking forward to the next one .

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Sept

Student of the Month

Senior  , Alex Bowen , Cadet Katie Shaw  

Sensei's Words , may i say we are blow away by the trust you guys have in what were trying to achieve  the student numbers this month back that up ,Sensei Daz hasnt seen numbers in a Dojo like that for many years we thank you ever so much.

Sensei Daz would like to thank the following People for there help as without it KSD would not be the place it is currently ,Sensei's William & Emma , Assistant Instructors Carl & Realea ,Little KSD Warriors helpers Ashley & Becky  ,also our Katie who's helped Sensei Daz recently with the beginners during there grades ,thanks guys you make KSD a special place for all .

KSD Are now on Google + register & follow us

KSD are now registered with Bury Council Club Bury scheme .

KSD are now approved supplier to Bury Council

Overseas trips , KSD have been invited to California USA by Genbu-Kai UK , this trip is taking place in March 2012 , KSD will be going over, this trip is for senior grades only sorry guys , KSD have again been invited by Genbu-Kai UK to Malaga Spain this trip will be open to all, any student under the age of 16 will have to be accompnied by a parent or gaurdian those 16 and under 18 KSD Instructors will assume responcability , this trip date is to be confirmed .

Well done to those who graded

Leo & Alfie Mullins , Ellen Kirkham , Cassy Keating , Ruari Mcdowell & Alex Bowan 9th Kyu  William Morris 8th Kyu

Sensei Daz was awarded yondan from the Shido-Ryu Shukokai Karate organisation a award that means so much personally to Sensei , and he thanks all involved.

KSD are pleased to announce after a meeting with Julian & Sharon Mallalieu Sensei’s we have officially become members of Shido-Ryu Shukokai Karate organisation , we have been on the fringes as associate members/friends for some time , but we feel the time is right to commit, we have the same values and direction as the group and look forward to playing a active role within the group , we thank Sensei Julian for the opportunity and are looking forward to the next phase in our karate journey with likeminded karateka ,we have met most of the Shido Senior grades over the last 12 months , and look forward to meeting the rest and working together promoting Shido-Ryu Shukokai in the future .
We still remain members of the CMAA our national supporting Body and to the KSD students nothing changes.
Sensei.

Ksd recieved a request about monthly payments , we are pleased to announce we have now put this in place for those wanting it, opting for this payment method reduces your training subs hugely , students can pay by each lesson , weekly and now monthly .   

KSD have a bank account , and for those wanting to pay by direct debit monthly can now start doing so , there is no pressure to do so , we have had issues with our old account set up when we opened the club as it was in the name of the old club name , this has now been corrected. 

 
Sad news, it’s in no way a pleasure to announce that KSD assistant instructor Ryan Barber has decided to leave KSD , can I take the opportunity to wish Ryan good luck in his martial future, and thank him for the help building KSD up , I know I speak for all KSD members when I say he will be missed .

KSD take part in the Shido-Ryu Shukokai Referee's course , these courses will be every 3 weeks going forward to the National championships , on the day there will be assesments leading to a qualification

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Aug

Web site Changes , in the coming weeks i will be adding sub sections to each part of the web site , this is too tidy up the tool bar and to give us more options . 

Students of the month

Senior Claire Bannister  , Cadet Fraya Mills

Well done to those who graded

Georgia Motteshead , Macey Brown ,  Rielly Armstrong   Cameron Mills 9th Kyu  ,

Claire Bannister 8th Kyu  , Claire is a welcome addition the KSD , having trained in Muay Thai and Karate in the past , tonight we double graded claire to 8th Kyu ,the first time in KSD history this has happened , the grade scores dont lie ,well done claire .

Another visit to KSD by Sensei Tony Gregory 4th Dan , and it's always a pleasure to see Sensei Julian 6th Dan from Tameside Karate along with Brad Kay 1st Dan , really good month at KSD ,cheers guys .

KSD Committee changes , Sensei Daz has stepped down from the vice chair position , the time has come to spread the work load , i thought long and hard about a suitable replacement , it's with pleasure i can announce that KSD Sensei Emma Keating has agreed to take up the role , Emma is a great communicator and isnt scared to voice her opinion.

Another welcome addition is KSD Founder member Rebecca Page , Becky is paediatric first aid qualified and has agreed to become a KSD First Aid officer .

 
New Classes coming soon

Little " KSD " Warriors , a class for the younger students starting age 5 and up , these will be 30 min classes , dates and times will be poster soon 
 

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July

Student of the Month 

Adult  Carl Bagshaw , Carl gives 100% in every training session and help with the club  where he can , he is a valued member of our assistant teaching staff .

Cadet John Bradshaw , we have seen improvments in john's attitude and effort in class , we feel this is a sign of things to come and we want john to move forward from this, this young man has a bright future .

KSD attended the CMAA Association summer course and loved every min of it , a personal note from Sensei Daz , the KSD guys did us proud and were not phased by the content   

KSD were invited to a seminar , run by Shihan Keiji Tomiyama in Bradford , Tomiyama Sensei was a direct student of Tani Sensei founder/Soke of Shukokai, Tomiyama Sensei was graded by Sensei Tani to 7th Dan and awarded the title Shihan by the very same , it was a real pleasure to be invited and to take part in the course and to be so close to the source of our style.    

We at KSD have just heard that Sensei Joe Lewis has had a tumor removed and has been given a short time to live , Sensei Daz has always looked upto Joe Sensei since he started in the arts and did a seminar this year at the martial arts exbo in birmingham , we at KSD want to send all our thoughts and prayers to Joe ,and hope this is just another fight, and one he can win as he has won many throughout his life , thinking about you Joe , Osu. 

July's Club Grade

The standard at Julys grade was awesome the work rate was second to none this was reflected in the results 

Rebecca Page ,  Ashley Barber , Katie Shaw 5th Kyu Distinction  , Chelsea Boyes 5th Kyu Merit

Oliver Millward 6th Kyu Distinction

Leah  Wood 7th Kyu Distinction  , Freya Mills 7th Kyu Merit , Charlie Singh 7th Kyu Pass

Harrison Rowley Sophie Costello 9th Kyu

Sensei Darren Barber awarded 4th Dan by the CMAA Directors and President

All those with Distinctions are now eligable to grade in 2 months , be aware you still need the minimum lesson count it , good luck to all .

Classes are changing , see training times page for full details , were now able to offer more . 

Please see the events page for all thats going on in the club , we have been invited to yet another international event the weekend of 17th September were invited to Germany for 3 days of Karate ,for full details see Sensei Daz .

We had Sensei Tony Gregory 4th Dan  visit the dojo , what a great way to start the month , Tony Sensei's Karate is just as i remember awesome , and we look forward to more visits in the near future .

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June

Student of the month

Joint award this month , Charlie Singh gets the cadet award this month we have seen a huge change in Charlies training keep it up young man

Ashley barber get the senior award ,nothing phases ashley , the work rate on the recent trip to barcelona was awesome considering her grade she did really well, we at KSD are very proud . 

We would like to thank our friends at Genbu-Kai for the weekends training and evenings out in Barcelona , it has been one of the best weekends ive ever had in my time training and teaching karate , i will be uploading pics to our gallery shortly , special thank you to Sensei's  Julian , Ricardo , Basilio , Dirk & Jose. 

Well done to those who graded in june 

Carl Bagshaw 3rd Kyu  , Lewis Dodds 5th Kyu,  Sharon Barber, Jon Bradshaw & Max Boyes 6th Kyu ,  Teagan Dawson 8th Kyu, Artur Koral   9th Kyu .

KSD are going to Barcelona on the 24th June.

next club grade 22nd June , a minimum of 3 months since your last grade 2 months if you last scored a distinction & a minimum of 21 lessons is required , a association indate licence is required ,no exceptions.

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May

Student of the month

Rebecca Page  

Well done to those that graded in may

Bailey Lube 9th Kyu

KSD Visited the Martial arts show live in Brimingham , all had a great day including a one hour Seminar With the legendary Joe Lewis, this is a must for 2012.

Sensei Daz & William were invited to a Seminar with Shihan Akira Sato Sensei 8th Dan, Seiko-Kai Shito-Ryu We want to thank everyone for the invite, picture below is all the club instructors who attended . 

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April

Student of the Month

Again we could not split two students , Well done to Oliver Millwood & Teagan Dawson

Gasshuku

The proposed weekend away , a possible venue has been put forward ,Sensei will be looking into this in the coming weeks , if suitable it will be penciled in , we can take upto 28 people ,full details to follow .

The committee met last week , full minutes to follow , couple of new positions to fill ,club members see the facebook site for full details .

It was decided that all club grades going forward are to be held on a saturday every six weeks , this was decided to be fair to our younger students who's performance suffers during the grade  KSD  karate club grades are long in duration  , a example being this months just short of 3 hours , so to be fair to all this is the way forward for us , any student or parent with issues please talk to Sensei Darren ,private grading are available.

Barcelona

Those who expressed a interest in the trip overseas to the international genbu-kai seminar in spain we thank, the trip is now fully booked and paid for.   

Well done to all those who graded in april

Mark & Harley Adams 9th Kyu , Ryan Barber 3rd Kyu , Ashley Barber 6th Kyu , Rebecca Page 6th Kyu , John Ralph 6th Kyu, Chelsea Boyes 6th Kyu , Katie Shaw 6th Kyu , Oliver Millward 7th Kyu , Freya Mills 8th Kyu , William Morris 9th Kyu.

Emma Keating & Realea Morris who both got distinctions on there final grade assesments as per our association guide lines , keep it up ladies ,huge year ahead of yourselves.  

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March

Student of the month

could not split 2 students this month , so well done to Ryan Barber & John Ralph.

Special excellence award goes to Olliver Millward

well done to all  

We were invited to a Multistyle seminar to promote Martial arts in Porthmadog Wales we want to thank our friends at Dragon Martial Arts Sensei's, Eric & Chris Williams for the invite and the teaching opportunity it was a real pleasure to teach a Shukokai session to a great bunch of people.

Well done to all those who graded in march

 Hollie Heckford , Asa Burnside, Luan Burnside,Teagan Dawson 9th Kyu

Sharon Barber, Morgan Finney   7th Kyu

Lewis Dodds Grade assesed.

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Training times

Addition to our opening times, on a Wednesday were running a second lesson 20:35-21:35

Starting Feb 19Th were opening on a Saturday morning 11:00-12:30 

the above days & times are additions , see training times part of the site for all lessons .   

Well done to all those who graded in Feb

Tom Dawson 9Th Kyu. Chelsea Boyes 7th Kyu Distinction , Max Boyes 7th Kyu, Jonathon Bradshaw 7th Kyu.

Student of the Month

Chelsea Boyes

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Well done to all those who graded in January

Oliver Millward ,Charlie Singh, Leah Wood 8th Kyu.

Ashley Barber, Rebecca Page, Katie Shaw, John Ralph 7th Kyu.

Student of the month 

Rebecca Page   & Ashley Barber  , Joint .

KSD attended a course run by the CMAA association head Andy Morrell, KSD would like to thank Andy another enjoyable course.      

Full KSD list of events  , look in  the events section of this web site.

KSD  welcomes Emma Keating to the roll of Club Secretary ,Emma brings a wealth of experience to the committee "see Emma's profile in the team page for details".

New club secretary required , duties to include attending club meetings, voting on club issues, taking notes at meetings , if you want to be part of the team and continue  moving the club forward with your input then  make it known your interested , see bottom of team page for more details.

Wednesday 19th KSD committee meeting all committee members to attend 

* New to 2011*

KSD are running 4 weeks totally FREE of CHARGE to beginners and those re starting karate *proof required* that's right 4 week's no charge so you have nothing to lose apart form that lack of confidence, self belief and maybe some weight , give us a try , if after 4 weeks you feel it's not for you then no hard feelings you move on , but were confident you will enjoy the training , the atmosphere and the learning , these lessons are run on a Wednesday see training times section of this site for full details .

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