Ashington Shotokan Karate Club News

This page contains a list of news stories and event reports relating to Ashington NKA Shotokan Karate Club. Click on news headings to view the full news reports.

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Advanced Kata and Kumite 2019

25th August 2019

Well done to Sensei Jill, Sensei Trish, Dylan, Gemma, Louis, Denny and Charlotte who attended this year's Advanced Kata and Kumite Course with Sensei John James Bruce, Sensei Holly...

KUGB Lancaster Summer School 2019

9th August 2019

Well done to Ashington and NKA members who attended the KUGB Train with the Champions Summer School in Lancaster from Monday 5th August to Friday 9th August. Some attended for one day and others...

Student of the Month, Best Attendance and Bonus Ball - July 2019

3rd August 2019

Student of the Month - July 2019 Congratulations to our Student of the Month for July 2019 - Ehsan Baniyaghoob! Attendance of the Month - July 2019 Congratulations to the following students who...

Congratulations Louis - Assistant Instructor!

27th July 2019

Congratulations to Louis Parsons who has achieved his KUGB Assistant Instructor Qualification! This qualification is available to members age 18 and over, minimum grade 3rd Kyu and is awarded...

Karate on the Beach 2019 Sponsorship Award Winners

27th July 2019

Thank you to everyone who raised sponsorship for Karate on the Beach last month. We raised a total profit of £743.51 which will be used to benefit all of our club members. We really appreciate...

Congratulations Nicky - Bronze Young Leader!

25th July 2019

Congratulations to Nicky Chisholm who has achieved his KUGB Bronze Young Leaders award after assisting with the junior class on Thursdays for several weeks. ...

Grading with Sensei Andy Sherry - July 2019

14th July 2019

Congratulations to everyone who graded with Sensei Andy Sherry, 9th Dan on Sunday 14th July 2019. A total of 91 people graded, with 45 from Ashington SKC, 43 from NKA and three from South Beach...

KUGB Instructor Qualification - Congratulations Bev!

14th July 2019

Congratulations to Beverley Reason, who has achieved her KUGB Instructor Qualification! Bev has been working towards this over the last year after she achieved her Assistant Instructor Qualificaiton....

Gateshead Youth Championships 2019

13th July 2019

Well done to all our members who competed at the 5th Gateshead Youth Championships on Saturday 13th July. Congratulations to the following who placed in their categories: Mixed Junior Kata 1st -...

Student of the Month, Best Attendance and Bonus Ball - June 2019

6th July 2019

Student of the Month - June 2019 Congratulations to our Student of the Month for June 2019 - James Brown! Attendance of the Month - June 2019 Congratulations to the following students who all...