As 2025 draws to an end, we want to recognise the members of the Bath Club who are part of the KUGB Central Region Kata Squad and have maintained their commitment throughout the year.
Being selected for the squad is just the beginning – staying on it requires discipline. Our squad members – Ron, Kieran, Mark, Craig & Julian – have committed to attend all training sessions, showing up consistently, regardless of the demands on their time.
The Central Region Kata Squad, led and instructed by Sensei Frank Brennan (8th Dan), KUGB senior instructor and coach to the KUGB National Squad, demands a level of fitness, focus and discipline that goes beyond regular club practice. Our members have risen to that challenge, refining their karate, particularly kata, and aiming to uphold the standards we aspire to in our club and as members of the KUGB.
The Central Region Kata Squad squad meets roughly seven times a year at dojos across the Midlands. It is open to all KUGB members (with a current KUGB Licence), who are 3rd Kyu and above, and at least 12 years of age. Each event begins with a 90-minute all grades’ training session, open to all KUGB members and grades with Sensei Brennan. The all grades’ session (open to everyone) is strongly recommended for any club members who wish to train with Sensei regularly, have the opportunity to improve all aspects of their karate, and prepare for gradings. The squad training session follows, but is only open to those selected onto the squad at the first session of the year.
If you wish to know more, please talk to any of the club’s squad members. The first squad session of 2026, incorporating squad selection, will take place on January 25th in Grantham.
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