Today, the KUGB Black and Brown Belt Course was held in Bath with our Chief Instructor Sensei Andy Sherry, 9th Dan and Sensei Bob Poynton, 8th Dan. Both instructors took training sessions with firstly, the brown belts, followed by the black belts, and for those taking gradings in the afternoon, focusing on aspects of the grading syllabus.

The Bath Club is pleased to report that we have three new black belts! Pictured above, from left to right are Adam Mutlow, Dave Thatcher and Adam McCarten. This success is testament to their hard work and dedication in preparing for the grading over the last few months.

We are also pleased to report that both Catherine Bridgman and Hailey Southgate took their gradings too, and both did very well only having to complete their kumite to earn their 1st Dans.

Well done to all of you from the Bath instructors.

 

Bath Karate club were very pleased to host Senseis JJ Bruce and Holly Bruce as guest instructors today. The class was split into two with black belts and brown belts having their own Sensei Bruce instructing. The theme of the session was emphasis on developing maximum power by using the entire body. For example, not just punching with an arm alone, but driving the strike from the legs, through the hips, the upper body and finally to deliver the punch. The session also included kata development, with the brown belts focusing on Bassai Dai, and the black belts practicing Tekki Shodan and Jiin. The session was enjoyed by all those who attended, who also appreciated both Sensei Bruces’ karate ability, and their friendly and supportive instruction.