Club grading results 12/12/24
Well done to all who passed their grading tonight, great standard by all, special mention to our Ysgol Porth Y Felin Afterschool group on their first grading. Results below:
8th Kyu
Aron Jones
Amber Coupar
Moli Drake
Maia Lewis
Sophie Cunliffe
Harrison Tierney
5th kyu
Layko Driver
3rd Kyu
Caden Burke
2nd Kyu
Wil Browne
Keep it up!
3rd Dan for Wayne Evans
Congratulations to Sensei Wayne Evans who successfully passed his 3rd Dan grading in front of the UK grading panel, certificate presented by Denis Casey Sensei 9th Dan Hanshi on 8th December 2024
Simi Clarke Silver
Shomi Clarke Bronze
Caden Burke, Bronze Kumite, Bronze Kata
Layko Driver, Silver
Wil Browne, Silver
Amina Clarke, Bronze
Alice Pierce Jones, Gold
Aaron Pheasey, bronze (not pictures)
Special mention to Emily Pierce Jones and Max Owen, didn’t make the medals this time but represented the club to an exceptional standard.
Dan Grading - 1st Nov ‘24
We are delighted to announce that Sensei Andy has successfuly passed his grading and has been promoted to the rank of 6th (Roku) Dan at the recent Portugal seminars.
The grading took place under a grading panel led by Kamohara Sensei 10th Dan and Denis Casey Sensei 9th Dan. This marks a significant milestone in his karate journey.
Sensei Andy would also like to thank Marco Wong for being his Bunkai partner for the grading.
Club Grading 17/10/25
Another successful club grading, event standard and efforts from everyone, very happy with everyone’s hard work tonight.
The club is pleased to announce the following promotions
8th Kyu
Lilia Hughes
Shomi Clarke
7th Kyu
Alice Pierce Jones
Emily Pierce Jones
Keanu Jensen
Max Owen
Aaron Pheasey
Shomi Clarke
Simi Clarke
Aminda Clarke
6th kyu
Harrison Peniket
Grading Results 27/06/24
Congratulations to all on passing your grading!
A fantastic standard from everyone:
8th Kyu
Alice Pierce Jones
Emily Pierce Jones
Max Owen
Aaron Pheasey
Simi Clarke
Amina Clarke
6th Kyu
Bobby Driver
Every grade you earn is not just a mark of your skill but a testament to your dedication and hard work.
Thank you Ffion Pheasey for the photo
Club Grading 16th May ‘24
Congrats to all on your grading!
Everyone was put through their paces tonight, but stood up to the test and we have the following promotions
Harrison Peniket 7th Kyu
Layko Drover 6th Kyu
Caden Burke 4th Kyu
Will Browne 3rd Kyu
Congratulations!
Denis Casey Sensei Awarded 9th Dan & Hanshi
The UK Chief Instructor, Denis Casey Sensei, while on a trip to Japan recently, was awarded with 9th Dan and the highest rank of Hanshi.
We congratulate Sensei on his achievement, in recognition of his dedication, expertise, passion and continued contribution to Karate-do
Tony Grainger Sensei awarded 8th Dan!
Sensei Tony Grainger, our Associations' Assistant Chief Instructor and all-round great fellow has been awarded his 8th Dan - Hachidan (八段) in Japan by World Chief Instructor Kamohara Sensei, and assisted by Denis Casey Sensei. I'm sure you will all agree that this is a very well-deserved and well-earned honour. We all congratulate Tony on this occasion.
