Category: Dan Grading

Special Dan training & grading, 6 October 2018

Special Dan training & grading, 6 October 2018

Arianna and Frank attended the bi-annual special Dan course at Bath university's sports centre. It was taught by Sensei Andy Sherry, 9th Dan and Senseis Bob Poynton and Frank Brennan, both 8th Dans. As usual it was well-attended with black belts coming far and wide to train including Sensei Gary Harford 8th Dan and Sensei … Continue reading Special Dan training & grading, 6 October 2018

Spring course, 9-13 April 2018

Spring course, 9-13 April 2018

Five Senshi Karate students attended the spring course in Paignton, Devon. In all, there were 16.5 hours of training, plus bo classes, karate lecture and kata competition. This was the 34th year in Devon and again there was a minimum of 8th Dan instructor: Senseis Bob Poynton, Bob Rhodes, Billy Higgins and Frank Brennan. And … Continue reading Spring course, 9-13 April 2018