I would just like to take this opportunity to thank parents and students for their continuous support throughout 2023. Congratulations to all Students that have progressed throughout the year and have been successful in their grading examinations .

 

It is not just about passing grading examinations though; or me personally and my team of instructors it is about seeing students grow in confidence and become better as individuals in a manner of things throughout their everyday life. It is about making new friends and becoming a “Karate Family", having respect for each other and showing that respect to others outside of Karate also.

 

I would like to thank Craig and Hayden for their continuous support in helping to run the Patchway Club especially when I’m away at courses ,competitions or board meetings ,and also Paul for running the Clevedon cub also. I would also like to thank Jo and Ciera with their help in setting up the website and running it even though they have busy schedules outside of karate.

 

Membership is growing really well within the Association and hopefully this will continue in the new year. 

 

The last training session will be 22nd of December and we will resume again on Wednesday 3rd January 2024.

 

There will be a small presentation at the end of Fridays (22nd Dec) Training Session. Thankyou for the Christmas cards and presents it is very much appreciated and I am very humbled by it.

 

In closing I would like to wish all of you a Happy Christmas, and Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year and again Thankyou for your continued support 

 

Ivor 7th Dan

Chief Instructor SGKA & Nishinihon Karate Association

Director (unpaid) with The English Karate Federation ( The National Governing Body for Karate in England )

European Referee