The KUGB held the second of its twice yearly Special Dan Courses on October 6th. The course, which was taken by Sensei Andy Sherry and Sensei Bob Poynton, was extremely well attended and continues to grow year by year. It was very well supported by many of the organisation's senior instructors and incorporates an examination for those taking 3rd Dan and above. Our many congratulations to the successful candidates - many of whom have been training with the KUGB for over 30 years - on their great achievement.
Pictured above from left to right Keith Dennis 5th Dan, David Royle 5th Dan, Vlade Zekavica 5th Dan Richard Poole 6th Dan, Owen Murray 6th Dan, Graham Adams 6th Dan
Examiners: Sensei A Sherry, 8th Dan and Sensei R Poynton, 7th Dan
Pictured from left to right (back row) Terry Geddis, Robin Lomax, Christopher Williams, Mark Leggett, Steven Johnston, Neil P Jerome, John H Ranson, Paul Parry Pictured from left to right (front row) Barbara A Ives, Caroline McGrath, Tracy Bruce, Lynn Padgett, Selina G Farwell, Eileen Bailey
Sandan Passes Tracy Bruce, Sunderland Sendai Selina G Farwell, Goshougake Barbara A Ives, Chingford Tora Neil P Jerome, Salford Academy Mark Leggett, Tekki Caroline McGrath, Gateshead John H Ranson, Total Fitness Chester
Yondan Passes Eileen Bailey, Blackpool Terry Geddis, Zanshin Steven Johnston, Staffordshire University Robin Lomax, Egham Lynn Padgett, Barnsley Paul Parry, Barnsley Christopher Williams, Red Lion
Godan Passes Keith Dennis, Buckley David Royal, Corduff Vlade Zekavica, Guernsey
Rokudan Passes Richard Poole, Rhyl & Prestatyn/Cambridge University Graham Adams, South Tyneside Owen P Murray, Sendai |