First gradings under the new Chief Instructor, Steve Wilkinson Sensei, Yondan.

Congratulations to the following on passing there gradings last week.

Chloe, Joshua, Lucy, Jamie, Lexie and Toby passing 5th Mon, Yellow Tag

Laura, and Stewart passing 8th Kyu, Yellow Belt.

Scott passing 2nd Kyu, Brown Belt 2 tags.

Xmas Party and Grading 2010

Congratulations to Louiee and Gareth for passing their gradings on Tuesday. You both trained hard and deserved it.

Louie - 5th Kyu Blue Belt

Gareth - 7th Kyu Yellow Belt

Looking foward too seeing everyone again in the new year. First session back is Tuesday 4th January 2011. Have a good one!

Chris Byrne passes Shodan.

Congratulations to Chris Byrne for passing his Black Belt, Shodan grade on Sunday. Been a long time coming.

March Gradings 2010

Well done again to those that graded.

Andy Smith - 1st Kyu Brown belt pass Glynn Robson - 2nd Kyu Brown belt pass Joanne Steel - 2nd Kyu Brown belt pass
Neil Cameron - 5th Kyu Blue belt pass
Sara Hutchinson - 6th Kyu Green belt pass
Phil Mills - 8th Kyu Yellow belt pass Paul O'Sullivan - 8th Kyu Yellow Belt pass

Grading Dates

Gradings are to be in two halves in March.

Blue to Brown Belt (Seniors) - Sunday 7th March 2010.

Beginners to Green Belt (Juniors) - Sunday 14th March 2010.

Don't forget to check out the Grading Syllabus on the links to the right of the blog.

Good luck to everyone!

Club instructors pass gradings

Sensei Andy, Sensei Steve and Sensei Dave

Sensei David Blackburn and Sensei Steve Wilkinson both passed their Sandan (3rd Dan) on Saturday 12th December, and I, (Andy Bailey) passed my Nidan (2nd Dan). All of us want to express our thanks to the other blackbelts, you have took the brunt of the instructing whilst we have been training over the last few months and appreciate your support in this.

Thanks to Sensei Bob Anderson (5th Dan Karate), for coming over to our club from Peterlee to conduct the gradings.

Also Sensei Marty passed his Ju-Jitsu Shodan (1st Dan) black belt grade on Sunday. Congratulations Marty.

Sensei Linda took some photos of Dave, Steve and myself, which I have now posted.

Congratulations to Oliver on his grading.

Oliver just missed out on passing his green belt a month ago and was told to re-focus and try again in a month. I am pleased to say that he took on board the comments of his instructors and gave a first class performance to pass his 6th Kyu, Green belt. Well Done Oliver.

Grading July 2009

Congratulations to Linda Croarkin who passed her Shodan, 1st Dan Black Belt. This is just the start of your training Linda. Now the hard work begins.

Also congrats are in order for Andrew Smith who passed his 2nd Kyu Brown Belt and Louis Cameron who passed his 6th Kyu Green Belt.

December Gradings

Congratulations to all those who graded in December.

Andy Smith - 3rd Kyu Brown Belt

Neil Cameron - 6th Kyu Green Belt

September 2008 Gradings

We have decided to grade students in batches rather than all at once. Congratulatuions to all the white belts who graded in September to Yellow Belt, 8th Kyu.

Ben, Mike, Carlie, Rowland, Jeff and Daniel.

Well done everyone, especially Charlie who got best grading. Excellent stance and Kicks Charlie!

May Gradings 2008

Congratulations to all those who graded.
Grading to 7th Kyu Orange Belt:-
Charlie Gabriel
Neil Cameron
Louis Cameron
Sara Hutchinson
Oliver Smith
Grading to 4th Kyu Purple Belt:-
Andrew Smith
Grading to 1st Kyu brown Belt:-
Linda Croarkin

Students achieve Shodan

3 new Shodans join the ranks after succesfully passing their Black Belt gradings at Christmas. Father and Son, Brian and Shaun Dobson plus Matthew Cook. This is now the true start of your training. Well done guys.

Grading Results, 16th December 2007

Congratulations to all those who passed their gradings before Christmas.

8th Kyu (Yellow Belt) pass:- Sara Taylor, Phil Hawkins and Neil Cameron.

7th Kyu (Orange Belt) pass:- Jordan Bailey

6th Kyu (Green Belt) pass:- Beth Gibson - Awarded Best Student 2007. Excellent, Keep it up Beth!

5th Kyu (Blue Belt) pass:- Andrew Smith - Best Grading. Well done Andrew!

2nd Kyu (2nd Brown Belt) pass:- Harry Lindsey

Grading - July 29th 2007

First of all well done to every one who went for their next grade. Everyone tried really hard. Good Effort!

From White Belt, Beginner to Yellow Belt, 8th Kyu.

Andy Smith

Oliver Smith

Jordan Bailey

Anya Schultz

Louie (Not there when photo taken, will find out last name soon).



From 6th Kyu, Green Belt to 5th Kyu, Blue Belt.

Sue Tuck

Joshua Butterfield






From 4th Kyu, Purple Belt to 3rd Kyu Brown Belt.

Kayliegh Wilson

Joanne Steel

Abigail Steel (Best grading, Well Done!)

Sarah Pryor

3rd Kyu, Brown Belt to 2nd Kyu, Brown Belt.

Micheal Harrison

Linda Croakin

Chris Byrne (Not on Photo)

Next Grading

The next grading will take place on Sunday 29th July. Check out the grading syllabus at the bottom of this blog. You can print them by right clicking on the selected syllabus and selecting print picture. Good luck every body, although you have all been training hard so probably won't need it.