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FIRST LESSON FREE
We are always looking for new starters who have never done karate before or those who may have had some exposure to martial arts of different styles.
There are many benefits of studying karate whether you just want to get fit, meet people, would like to compete or are interested in more traditional budo, then karate is for you.

Our club instructor is Sensei Michael O’Connor 7th Dan KUGB who has been training for over 50 years. He is currently one of only four 7th Dans within the KUGB and has an unbelievable wealth of knowledge.
Sensei O’Connor is assisted by Sensei Dave Roberts 4th Dan KUGB

Some of the benefits include (but are not limited to):-
Improves focus and discipline in children
Improves decision making
Helps to achieve goals
Positive effects for children on the spectrum
Teaches Self-protection
Helps reduce weight
Helps to relieve Stress
Improves overall fitness levels

After 2 months of regular training (at least twice per week), most students are ready to take their first grading. There is a system of belts ranging from White (beginner) to Black (advanced). Once the first level Black Belt is achieved, there are nine more levels of Black Belt (up to 10th Dan – Judan)
First level Black Belt (Shodan) can be achieved in around 3.5 – 4 years of regular training.
All Kyu gradings (those below black belt) are conducted at Queens Park High School i.e. the same place you will be training. These are conducted 3-4 times a year and students who have been training diligently can expect to grade every 3 – 4 months.
In order to train and grade, students require a licence which can be obtained by visiting the KUGB website www.kugb.org and following instructions. Alternatively, see your instructor who can assist you with this. The licence also provides insurance cover.
Prices are £4 juniors, students and unemployed, £5 adults and there are special rates for families.

We look forward to seeing you in the dojo.

Sensei Dave Roberts – Asst Chief Instructor Handbridge Shotokan Karate Club

LOCATION:

The Gym, Queens Park High School, Chester, CH4 7AE

TRAINING TIMES:

Monday and Thursday 6-7pm beginners / intermediates; 7-8pm intermediates / advanced

After training on Mon 3 October 2022, Sensei Dave Roberts received the HSKC trophy for outstanding performance from Sensei Mike O’Connor on achieving the grade of 4th Dan on Sat 1 October 2022.

There was also a very special card signed by all KUGB Seniors and many others from the Northern Regional Championships and also club members, all wishing Dave many congratulations on his great achievement.

Training is cancelled for one night only on Thursday 29th September due to the school gym being closed.

We wish to thank you all for your continued support.

Sensei Mike and Sensei Dave

Monday 19th September, the date of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, has very rightly been made a Bank Holiday.

HSKC has a continued policy of NOT opening on Bank Holidays.

All classes on Mon 19th Sept are cancelled in respect for the late Queen.

We will be back training on Thursday 22nd and Monday 26th Sept, but closed on Thu 29 Sept at the request of the school.

We wish to thank you all for your support, especially the 6 who made it to WSKA in support of the KUGB.

Thanking you,

Sensei Mike and Sensei Dave

Please note, there will be no training on Thursday 14th April due to an incidence of Covid at the club. I tested positive on 11th April and Sensei Mike is away in Torbay this week.
As Monday 18th is bank holiday, the next training session will be Thursday 21st April.
Stay safe.

Oss

Sensei Dave

Huge congratulations to Kouki Hirakawa who today, passed his Shodan grading in Grantham under the watchful eyes of Sensei’s Frank Brennan and Billy Higgins.

Handbridge Shotokan Karate Club is offering a free taster session for adults interested in taking up karate. The chief instructor is Sensei Mike O’Connor 7th Dan, who is one of only four 7th Dans in the KUGB and has been training for over 50 years. Mike is assisted by Sensei Dave Roberts 3rd Dan.
If you are interested, please contact Sensei Mike O’Connor on 01244 319303 or Sensei Dave Roberts on 07841 710989. Alternatively, you can just turn up on the night. Classes are 6pm-7pm every Monday and Thursday. Loose clothing such as jogging pants and tee shirts should be worn.

Training restarts on Thursday 6th January 2022 at the usual times:-

Beginners, Juniors and Intermediates 6pm – 7pm

Seniors and Advanced 7pm – 8pm

Every Monday and Thursday thereafter.

Look forward to seeing you all in 2022.

HSKC will be holding our next Kyu grading on Monday 29th November 2021. The grading will be conducted by Sensei Mike O’Connor 7th Dan KUGB.

It is imperative you train regularly and are of a sufficient standard to be eligible to grade. Ideally, you should be training at least twice per week.

Those wishing to grade should ensure your licence is up to date. Please speak to Sensei Mike or Sensei Dave if you are wishing to grade.

Cost of grading is £10 plus the usual cost of the training session.