Members please note, the dojo will be closed on Thu 28th Sept 2023 as the school requires use of the gym on that night. No other sessions are affected.
Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan KUGB
Sensei Frank Brennan will be visiting the Handbridge dojo on Monday 20th November 2023 for training and kyu grading.
Training time – 6pm -7:15pm (Normal rates apply)
Grading 7:15pm – 8pm (Cost £10 per student)
Normal training prices apply. However, if anyone would like to donate a little extra to help cover the cost of Sensei Brennan’s visit, it will be very much appreciated.
Please make every effort to attend. It is important that those planning to grade train at least twice per week. Take notice of your Sensei’s instruction and guidance and always push that little bit harder each time. Please ensure your licence is up to date.
We look forward to seeing you all there on the night. KUGB visitors are most welcome to attend.
Training Cancelled
Please note, there will be no training on the following dates:-
Monday 1st May 2023 due to Bank Holiday
Thursday 4th May 2023 – Gym being used by the school, so not available for karate.
Monday 8th May 2023 due to Bank Holiday
Training will resume on Thursday 11th May 2023.
Sensei Frank Brennan – Training at HSKC
Monday 13th March 2023
Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan will be visiting the Handbridge Dojo for 2 training sessions as follows:-
6pm-7pm Juniors / Intermediates
7pm-8pm Black and Brown Belts
ALL KUGB members welcome. Visitors training fee £6
Sensei Frank Brennan – Training and Kyu Grading
Monday 24th April 2023
Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan will be visiting the Handbridge Dojo on Monday 24th April 2023.
There will be a single training session from 6pm to around 7:15pm for all grades immediately followed by the grading.
Please bring licence books on any session prior to grading night.
Cost for the grading is £10 per student in addition to the normal training fee.
ALL KUGB members are welcome to attend. Visitors training fee £6
Training Cancelled on 2nd March 2023
Due to the school requiring use of the gym on Thursday 2nd March 2023, unfortunately there will be no training on that night.
Kyu Grading Results 21 Nov 22
Congratulations to the following students on their recent grading success at HSKC with Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan KUGB:-
Jack Riley 7th Kyu
Jonnie Mattey. 6th Kyu
Russell Spriggs 6th Kyu
Charlie Cain 5th Kyu
Daniel Woodhouse 5th Kyu
Saskia McGhee 4th Kyu
Charlotte Hunt 4th Kyu
Sensei Brennan commented on the fantastic spirit. Keep it up.
Sensei Frank Brennan – Training and Kyu Grading
Monday 21st November 2022
Kyu Grading with Sensei Frank Brennan
Sensei Frank Brennan will be visiting the Handbridge dojo on Monday 21 November 2022 to conduct a kyu grading for eligible students.
There will be a single training session for all grades from 6pm to 7pm followed immediately by the grading at 7pm.
All students who are grading must arrive at least 15 minutes before training commences and must bring their licence record books.
Cost for the grading is £10 per student plus normal training fee.
ALL KUGB members from other clubs are very welcome to attend. Visitors training Fee £6
FREE LESSON – SHOTOKAN KARATE
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
Sensei Dave Roberts 4th Dan
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.
