We’re delighted to be hosting Sensei Val Dale, 6th Dan, for our training & kyu grading on 1 October 2022.

Val is co-founder at our association body, Shotokan Connect and, with her husband Robin, runs Ichiban Karate, our Sensei Frank’s former club. Despite two anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction operations and three children, she still managed to successfully compete and be placed in many kata and kumite championships. Val is the highest graded woman in Shotokan Connect.

Saturday 1 October 2022

9.00: Registration
9.30: Training – Brown & black belts
10.30: Training – All grades
11.20: Kyu grading

VENUE TBC

Points to note:

• Training only: £TBC for 1 class, £TBC for both (1 class included for those who pay term upfront for Saturdays)
• Training & grading: £TBC (or £8 discount for those who pay term upfront for Saturdays). This includes your belt & certificate if you’re successful. You must train to grade.
• Please pay in advance to speed up your registration on the day. See below.
• Make sure your licence with Shotokan Connect is in date. No licence, no grading!
• **This event is for Shotokan Connect members only**
• There should be sufficient parking at the school.
• There are changing rooms and showers onsite.
• It is customary to pop to a bar with the guest instructor for a lemonade or a half pint after the grading. Maybe even lunch! We will confirm details nearer the time

How to pay

• Bank transfer. Please note, we have changed banks: Account name: Senshi Karate, Sort: 826137, Account no: 20167155. Put your / your child’s name as the reference.
• Credit card / debit card / contactless (in person only)
• Cash
• No cheques!

• Training