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Matthew Watson has been awarded the ‘Student of the month’ trophy at Stanley for his outstanding effort and attendance throughout the month of January. Well done Matthew and keep up the hard work! Sensei Brett Wilkinson, Sensei Tony Smith, and Sensei Carl Wilkie.

Please note that the Oxhill session on Wednesday 6th February will be cancelled due to the youth centre holding a pantomime. Lessons will continue as usual the following week. 

Emily Henson is officially on the NAKMAS black belt register!… Well done Emily!!

CONSETT SESSION IS CANCELLED 28/01/13 DUE TO AN INCIDENT WITHIN THE BELLE VUE LEISURE CENTRE WHICH HAS FORCED THEM TO CLOSE. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.

All classes are cancelled 21/01/13 due to the bad weather.

Due to the high level of phone calls/messages regarding lessons times, venues and other general questions, we are no longer responding to these types of requests if the information has already been communicated.  We will always update the website/blog and facebook page with any information, news or changes that involves the club so please take a look before contacting …

  Please note the following will increase slightly due to our supplier increasing their prices. Gradings- £13.50 Child’s suit (up t0 150cm)- £13.00 Adult’s suit (160cm+)- £17.50 Dan Gradings- £45.00

Welcome to our annual newsletter of 2012. This is where we can inform you of events that have taken place within the year and dates that classes will return in the new year. Dates for your diary- First lessons of the year 2013. East Stanley School- 14th January 2013 Louisa Centre, Stanley- 6th January 2013 Belle …

We would like to say a massive congratulations to Emily Henson who was awarded the Shikkari Karate Kai’s ‘Student of the year, 2012’. Emily was shortlisted to win this award from several students who have demonstrated excellent commitment and dedication throughout the year of 2012. Emily has continued to impress us with her work and attendance …

A massive well done and congratulations to everyone to took part in the grading at The Louisa Centre. We had an excellent level and standard of karate and we’re proud to announce a 100% pass rate for all 36 students including a Black belt grading for Emily Henson. Keep up the hard work everyone and …

Please find below the names of the students grading. The grading will take place at The Louisa Centre, Stanley at 5.30pm. Please bring your/your childs licence and the required fee on the night 9th Kyu Alfie Watson Lucy Reed Jessica Kennedy Yazmin Coates Zack Madison Matai Walker Thomas Thomas Graham  8th Kyu David Oliver Sam …

WEDNESDAY 5TH DECEMBER LESSON CANCELLED AT OXHILL YOUTH CENTRE DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER AND POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.

John Graham has been awarded the ‘Student of the month’ trophy at Consett for his outstanding effort and attendance throughout the month of November. Well done John and keep up the hard work! Sensei Brett Wilkinson, and Sensei Carl Wilkie.

Please see below for the last sessions of the year and when we will be returning in the new year. (*Please note that Sunday 16th December will be a grading not a lesson.)                     Last Session                  Returning The Louisa Centre, Stanley –     16th December* …

Our oldest student Liz Lawson celebrated her 70th birthday on November 13th. She made local news appearing in the Northern Echo and The Advertiser. Liz was given a Club tracksuit, a bottle of champagne and a gift voucher for a restaurant to celebrate with her husband. Liz asked for her thank you to be passed …

David and Sam Oliver have been awarded the ‘Student of the month’ trophy at The Belle Vue leisure centre, Consett for their outstanding effort and attendance throughout the month of October.  

We would like to say a big well done to S.K.K Black Belt Emily Kingshott, 10, who won took part in The Tyne and Wear open kick boxing competition. She was outstanding and took home a 2nd place trophy in the 40kg mixed 8-12 year olds. Keep up the hard work Emily, we’re sure you’ll be a future star!

Hannah Wilkinson has been awarded the student of the month trophy at The Louisa Centre, Stanley for her outstanding effort and attendance throughout the month. Well done Hannah and keep up the hard work! Sensei Brett Wilkinson, Sensei Tony Smith, and Sensei Carl Wilkie

Kyle Ainsley and Ellie Baker have been awarded the student of the month trophy at The Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Consett for their outstanding effort and attendance throughout the month including their high standard during their grading. It was extremely close to call so we decided to give it to them both. Kyle was a a …

Well done to Sam and David Oliver who passed their 1st grading making them a 9th Kyu, Orange belt. Husband and wife David and Sam have only been training a few weeks but after putting in a lot of hard work they passed with flying colours. We have high hopes for them both within the club for the …