Hartlepool Wadokai Beginners Karate Championships
Saturday 23rd June 2012 – Hartlepool College of Further Education
This was only our second ever competition exclusively for our beginners. The event was held to be a stepping stone to some of our bigger competitions that we now run annually and was designed to be a low key affair, with none of the bells and whistles that we usually have at our events. We didn’t want to intimidate our inexperienced competitors. The event was also used as a training opportunity for our cadets to get some judging practise in. They all worked hard throughout the day and we’d like to thank them once again for their efforts.
The event started at 11am with Sensei Amy putting all the competitors through their paces, going over the kata moves they would need during the day. Overall the competition was quite relaxed, and we took our time between categories so that the young competitors could get themselves ready. Before the Kumite (fighting) categories started, we had an exhibition match between two of our Wadokai England squad members, Lewis and Phil. And Chris gave a demo of the Kick Master Kumite too.
It was great to see some great potential in the young-lings, with some as young as five years old already moving around the mat like they own the place. I think the future is bright for our club.
Results:
KA1 – Kata, White Belts, White & Red Belts
1st – Harry Newbury
2nd – Alfie Ogden
3rd – Sarah Shears
3rd – AJ Murray
KA2 – Kata, Red Belts
1st – Connor Shepherd
2nd – Tyler Vaughan
3rd – Jacob Hodgson
3rd – Leyton Davis
KA3 – Kata, Yellow Belts, Orange Belts
1st – Oakley Lindridge
2nd – Khushru Khasimai
3rd – Jack Solomon
3rd – Joseph Flounders
KA4 – Kata, Seniors
1st – Chris Lindridge
2nd – Roy Salmons
KM1 – Kick Master Kumite,
White & Red Belts
1st – Joshua Martindale
2nd – Alfie Ogden
3rd – AJ Murray
3rd – Will Davidson
KM2 – Kick Master Kumite, Red Belts, Yellow Belts, Orange Belts
1st – Rebecca Caygill
2nd – Joseph Flounders
3rd – Leyton Davis
3rd – Khushru Khasimai
KU1 – Kumite, White Belts,
White & Red Belts
1st – Harry Nebury
2nd – Harvey Allicante
3rd – Sarah Shears
3rd – AJ Murray
KU2 – Kumite, Red Belts
1st – Callum Pedley
2nd – Connor Shepherd
3rd – Jacob Hodgson
3rd – Tyler Vaughan
KU3 – Kumite, Yellow Belts, Orange Belts
1st – Oakley Lindridge
2nd – Abby Laidler
3rd – Rebecca Caygill
3rd – Khushru Khasimai
I know that some of the kids were disappointed that they didn’t manage to get medals, or they didn’t get as far as they’d hoped, but sadly, not everyone can win. I personally think that you can learn just as much from losing as you can from winning, perhaps even more and I was sure to remind all the competitors of this before we let them go home.
Finally, I’d like to thank all of the parents and students for entering the competition (especially on the same weekend as a club grading!), and all of the club officials and volunteers who helped fetch and carry the equipment (the dedicated few!) and also the Hartlepool Sporting Association and Hartlepool College of Further Education for the use of a fantastic venue.
Club update – January 2012 (1)
Hartlepool Wadokai Club Grade
Tonight we had a Club Grading at Owton Manor Primary School. We’re pleased to announce that everyone was successful and most are now the proud owners of shiny new belts just before Christmas!
We had the students have a serious pose and then the ‘Karate kid’ pose :-p
9th Kyu
- Andrew Cronin
- George Hunter
- Scott Harrison
- Zachary Shears
- Cameron Craig
- Nicole McMillan
- Damon Crawford
- Rema Uddin
- Taslima Begum
- Heike Schaessburger
8th Kyu
- Sashenka Lindridge
- Velda Cowan
- Leah McKenzie
7th Kyu
- Jack Solomon
- Abby Laidler
- Adam Cowan
- Chris Lindridge
6th Kyu
- Bailey Lindridge
- Daniel Spires
- Tommy Beer
4th Kyu
- Bailey Reed
2nd Kyu
- Lewis Muldown
1st Kyu
- Luke Dawkins
December 2011
Hartlepool Wadokai’ last Karate session of the year will be Wednesday 21st December. Classes will resume as normal from Friday 6th January 2012.
DECEMBER EVENTS
Sunday 4th December, Aiwakai FREE members course, Alfreton Leisure Centre.
This is a free training course with Sakagami Sensei for all Aiwakai licence holders. All club members are welcome to attend the course (take your licence with you) but you will have to make your own travel arrangements. Also, please inform a club instructor before attending.
Friday 9th December, Last class of the year at Throston Primary School
Monday 12th December, Hartlepool Wadokai Club Grading, Owton Manor Primary School, 6-8pm
All students with the required number of tags will be able to grade provided their attendance has been sufficient. An ‘application to grade’ form must be completed.
Wednesday 14th December, Last classes of the year at Owton Manor Primary School
5-6pm – kids beginners, normal class
6-7pm – family class, last training session of the year.
7-8pm – NO competition class today.
Friday 16th December, Last classes of the year at Belle Vue
6-7pm – kids beginners
7-8.30pm – kids advanced
Saturday 17th December, Hartlepool Wadokai End of Year Training Course & Christmas Party, Belle Vue Sports Centre
12-2pm – FREE training course for ALL students.
3-5pm – Kids Christmas Party. Tickets are £3 each, this includes a free selection box. Family and friends are also welcome to come along (as long they get tickets 🙂 ).
7pm onwards – Adult social, all welcome…
Friday6th January 2012, Belle Vue Classes re-start, Belle Vue Sports Centre
6-7pm – kids beginners, normal class
7-8.30pm – kids beginners, normal class