For the last couple of years, KDA-UK has managed to make a name for itself as a group the performs beyond expectations and continues to show excellence in training and competitions. We, as a club, managed to gain recognition from other clubs and even get an award for our efforts in tournaments.
But without you all who continue to follow us and support us in our endeavours, this might not have been possible. We, blackbelts and instructors, thank you all from the depths of our hearts and hope that we may continue the success we've had the last two years and carry this on for years to come.
Thank you all. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Daryl Vincent Perez
KDA 3rd dan, ISKF 2nd dan
Friday 25 December 2009
Examination Results 19th Dec 2009
Here are the list of examinees who have passed during the examination during the 19th of December 2009. The examiners for the day are sensei's Henry, Daryl, Harvey and Tricia Perez.
Congratulations to all of you and well done!
WHITE (10th kyu) TO YELLOW (9th kyu)
Faye Nugent
Joshua Vergara
Gary Gabayno
Jhay Sagala
Bernard Barrios
Decemae Yangkin
YELLOW (9th kyu) TO ORANGE (8th kyu)
Luke Barrios
Melvin Manumbre
Gavin Patulot
Aldous Batac
Bon Cepida
Edchel Natividad
Edrae Natividad
Demi Everitt
Rahman Sahib
Shane Nugent
Dustin Cueto
Camran Akhtar
Katie Hanlon
Simran Calsi
ORANGE (8th kyu) TO GREEN (7th kyu)
Alexis Corpuz
Gedfrey Gabayno
Gian Gabayno
Joshua Recido
Ma. Reline Otadoy
GREEN (7th kyu) TO BLUE (6th kyu)
Kenneth Christopher de Leon
Jhon Monsanto
BLUE (6th kyu) TO PURPLE 5 (5th kyu)
Darcie Raftery
Liem Doan
PURPLE 5 (5th kyu) TO PURPLE 4 (4th kyu)
Augustus Sumilang
Valerie Lyncelle Sumilang
Khamis del Rosario
Sean Locquiao
BROWN 2 (2nd kyu) TO BROWN 1 (1st kyu)
Philippe Anthon Perez
Congratulations to all of you and well done!
Monday 7 December 2009
Final Class and Examination for 2009
As we mentioned in our different classes, the last training day for this year 2009 will be held in 19th of December at Hadley Stadium's Main Hall (near the reception) from 9am until 12 noon. The class is open to all KDA students regardless of rank and age. This applies to all KDA clubs, so there will be no regular classes held during that day to make way for this general assembly.
On the same day we will be holding the last examination for the year. Only students that have been cleared by their respective instructors are allowed to take part in this. Make sure to practice all your lessons and review everything needed for your exam to avoid disappointment.
After the exams there will be a small event open to all KDA students and their families. Details are available from your instructors.
We will also announce when we will be resuming practice come January so be sure to take note of this.
We wish you all good luck and hope to see you on the 19th!
On the same day we will be holding the last examination for the year. Only students that have been cleared by their respective instructors are allowed to take part in this. Make sure to practice all your lessons and review everything needed for your exam to avoid disappointment.
After the exams there will be a small event open to all KDA students and their families. Details are available from your instructors.
We will also announce when we will be resuming practice come January so be sure to take note of this.
We wish you all good luck and hope to see you on the 19th!
No adult class this Friday
Due to some circumstances with the use of the hall, we will not be having the adult class this coming Friday, December 11, at Saltley Leisure Centre.
However, those students taking the classes are welcome to attend the regular class held on Saturday morning from 9am to 11am. This way you do not lose a week's worth of training by missing the class.
Also, we are still accepting students for the Adult Class! The Adult Class involves the standard KDA curriculum and also some basic self defence for your own protection. Please refer to the previous post on the details about the class.
Thank you.
However, those students taking the classes are welcome to attend the regular class held on Saturday morning from 9am to 11am. This way you do not lose a week's worth of training by missing the class.
Also, we are still accepting students for the Adult Class! The Adult Class involves the standard KDA curriculum and also some basic self defence for your own protection. Please refer to the previous post on the details about the class.
Thank you.
Friday 27 November 2009
Adult Classes
We are now holding special adult classes for new and old students who are interested. Classes will be held at 8pm until 10pm and will be taught by Henry Perez-sensei, chief instructor of KDA-UK.
Those who are interested feel free to join us.
Attire:
Plain White T-Shirt
Track suit bottoms
Flat trainers
or
Karate gi
See you all then!
Those who are interested feel free to join us.
Attire:
Plain White T-Shirt
Track suit bottoms
Flat trainers
or
Karate gi
See you all then!
Monday 23 November 2009
Congratulations to Sensei Harvey!
Congratulations to Sensei Harvey Perez for being selected to represent England in Kata in the upcoming 3rd European Championships for Seniors and Veterans in Santarem City, Portugal.
We'd also like to greet him a Happy Birthday!
Congratulations and well done!
We'd also like to greet him a Happy Birthday!
Congratulations and well done!
Monday 16 November 2009
Open English Kata Championships Results
KDA-UK sent a squad of 17 people to the JJ Karate Academy's Open English Kata Championships held in the Wolverhampton Grammar School, Wolverhampton. Led by Sensei's Henry, Daryl and Harvey Perez, the team displayed exemplary form that's helped our team win a total of 18 awards - 8 first place, 5 second and 5 third place trophies, making Team KDA the Overall Champions of the day.
We would like to thank everyone who came to support us and our students especially the parents that go out of their way to bring their children to the competitions like these with us.
Here are the results.
Category 1 (Beginners 6-8 years old)
Second Place - Aldous Batac
Category 2 (Beginners up to 8th kyu, 8-10 years old)
First Place - Gian Gabayno
Third Place - Shane Nugent
Category 3 (7th kyu to 4th kyu, 8-10 years old)
First Place - Khamis del Rosario
Second Place - Kenneth Christopher de Leon
Third Place - Jhon Monsanto
Category 5 (Beginners to 8th kyu, 10-12 years old)
First Place - Aycee Corpuz
Category 7 (3rd kyu and above, 10-12 years old)
First Place - Philippe Anthon Perez
Category 8 (Beginners to 8th kyu, 12-14 years old)
Second Place - Gedfree Gabayno
Third Place - Rahman Sahib
Category 14 (Beginners to 8th kyu, 16-18 years old)
First Place - Katie Hanlon
Category 20 (Beginners to 4th kyu, Over 35 years old)
First Place - Roger de Leon
Category 22 (Team Kata, under 10 years old)
First Place - Khamis del Rosario & Lily Sumilang
Third Place - Kenneth Christopher de Leon & Jhon Monsanto
Category 26 (Adult & Child Kata, any grade)
Second Place - Mary Tricia Perez & Philippe Anthon Perez
Congratulations and well done to all of you.
We will upload photos of the tournament soon so watch out of the next update.
We would like to thank everyone who came to support us and our students especially the parents that go out of their way to bring their children to the competitions like these with us.
Here are the results.
Category 1 (Beginners 6-8 years old)
Second Place - Aldous Batac
Category 2 (Beginners up to 8th kyu, 8-10 years old)
First Place - Gian Gabayno
Third Place - Shane Nugent
Category 3 (7th kyu to 4th kyu, 8-10 years old)
First Place - Khamis del Rosario
Second Place - Kenneth Christopher de Leon
Third Place - Jhon Monsanto
Category 5 (Beginners to 8th kyu, 10-12 years old)
First Place - Aycee Corpuz
Category 7 (3rd kyu and above, 10-12 years old)
First Place - Philippe Anthon Perez
Category 8 (Beginners to 8th kyu, 12-14 years old)
Second Place - Gedfree Gabayno
Third Place - Rahman Sahib
Category 14 (Beginners to 8th kyu, 16-18 years old)
First Place - Katie Hanlon
Category 20 (Beginners to 4th kyu, Over 35 years old)
First Place - Roger de Leon
Category 22 (Team Kata, under 10 years old)
First Place - Khamis del Rosario & Lily Sumilang
Third Place - Kenneth Christopher de Leon & Jhon Monsanto
Category 26 (Adult & Child Kata, any grade)
Second Place - Mary Tricia Perez & Philippe Anthon Perez
Congratulations and well done to all of you.
We will upload photos of the tournament soon so watch out of the next update.
Sunday 8 November 2009
Are you ready?
Are you ready yet? It's the final week before our last tournament for the year! We, instructors of KDA, would like to wish all our students and supporters the best of luck and hopes for your best!
We know that you've trained hard and practiced diligently these last few months so it's now time to test out your skills with some of the best in the country. Remember, it's never about winning medals or awards, it's always been about learning from the people that you're going to meet to see how you can better yourself.
Our last training day will be later on today at the same place and time. So make sure you come to make sure you are ready and all set for the upcoming tournament.
See you all later!
We know that you've trained hard and practiced diligently these last few months so it's now time to test out your skills with some of the best in the country. Remember, it's never about winning medals or awards, it's always been about learning from the people that you're going to meet to see how you can better yourself.
Our last training day will be later on today at the same place and time. So make sure you come to make sure you are ready and all set for the upcoming tournament.
See you all later!
Monday 19 October 2009
Reminder: Advanced Training Classes and Selection
For those who wish to participate in the upcoming tournament this November 15, you are required to attend and participate during the Advanced Training Classes held every Sunday at Hadley Stadium. Training starts at 2:00pm and finishes at 5:00pm.
Please take this oppurtunity to further improve your skills and knowledge of karate and to get to know your fellow students from the different clubs. Training will be supervised by all KDA instructors to ensure you are all attended to at all times.
Lastly as announced in our different classes, 8 students who show outstanding performance and dedication to training will be given a chance to participate in Federation of English Karate Organisation's (FEKO) national squad training.
We hope to see you all then!
Please take this oppurtunity to further improve your skills and knowledge of karate and to get to know your fellow students from the different clubs. Training will be supervised by all KDA instructors to ensure you are all attended to at all times.
Lastly as announced in our different classes, 8 students who show outstanding performance and dedication to training will be given a chance to participate in Federation of English Karate Organisation's (FEKO) national squad training.
We hope to see you all then!
Exam Results - 18 October 2009
Here are the results of the examination held yesterday, 18th of October 2009, at Hadley Stadium. The examiner for the day is Sensei Daryl Perez.
White (10th kyu) to Yellow (9th kyu)
Rex Otadoy
Imran Akhtar
Henry del Rosario
Shah Sahib Rahman
Congratulations to all of you and continue practicing!
White (10th kyu) to Yellow (9th kyu)
Rex Otadoy
Imran Akhtar
Henry del Rosario
Shah Sahib Rahman
Congratulations to all of you and continue practicing!
Friday 25 September 2009
UK Open Karate Championships Results
Congratulations and a job well done to all who participated in the recently concluded United Kingdom Open Karate Championships held last 20th September 2009. Our team won a total of 32 awards - 5 first place, 11 2nd place and 16 3rd place awards.
Here are the results.
KATA
Peewee Kata Boys and Girls (9 yrs old and under, any grade)
1. Kenneth Christopher de Leon - 3rd
Junior Kata Boys and Girls (10-12 yrs old, 6th kyu and under)
1. Darcie Raftery - 1st
2. Aycee Corpuz - 2nd
3. Dustin Cueto - 3rd
Junior Kata Boys and Girls (13-15 yrs, 6th kyu and under)
1. Ma. Reline Otadoy - 1st
2. Brylle Siapno - 2nd
Junior Team Kata Mixed (10 yrs and under, any grade)
1. Team B (Edchel Natividad, Gian Gabayno, Aldous Batac) - 2nd
2. Team C (Bon Cepida, Gavin Patulot, Joshua Recido) - 3rd
Junior Team Kata Mixed (11-15 yrs old, any grade)
1, Team A (Anthon Perez, Darcie Raftery, Aldrich Miguel) - 1st
2. Team B (Gustus Sumilang, Liem Doan, Khamis del Rosario) - 2nd
3. Team C (Ma. Reline Otadoy, Aycee Corpuz, Jayzee Garcia) - 3rd
Kumite
Peewee Boys and Girls (under 4'3", 9 yrs old and under, any grade)
1. Aldous Batac - 2nd
2. Kenneth Christopher de Leon - 3rd
Peewee Boys and Girls (4'3" and over, 9 yrs old and under, any grade)
1. Gian Gabayno - 3rd
Boys (under 5'0", 10-12 yrs old, 5th kyu and below)
1. Gustus Sumilang - 2nd
Girls (13-15 yrs old, 5th kyu and below)
1. Ma. Reline Otadoy - 3rd
2. Demi Everitt - 3rd
Peewee Girls TEAM (under 9 yrs old, any grade/height)
1. Team A (Lily Sumilang, Marian Baya) - 2nd
Peewee Boys TEAM (under 9 yrs old, any grade/height)
1. Team B (Aldous Batac, Bon Cepida, Joshua Recido) - 2nd
Boys TEAM (10-12 yrs old, any grade/height)
1. Team A (Anthon Perez, Dustin Cueto, Aldrich Miguel) - 3rd
Boys TEAM (13-15 yrs old, and grade/height)
1. Team A (Gedfree Gabayno, Rahman Sahib, Brylle Siapno) - 3rd
All of our coaching staff would like to thank you for all the hardwork that you've placed into preparing for this tournament. A job well done and keep up the great work!
GO KDA!
Here are the results.
KATA
Peewee Kata Boys and Girls (9 yrs old and under, any grade)
1. Kenneth Christopher de Leon - 3rd
Junior Kata Boys and Girls (10-12 yrs old, 6th kyu and under)
1. Darcie Raftery - 1st
2. Aycee Corpuz - 2nd
3. Dustin Cueto - 3rd
Junior Kata Boys and Girls (13-15 yrs, 6th kyu and under)
1. Ma. Reline Otadoy - 1st
2. Brylle Siapno - 2nd
Junior Team Kata Mixed (10 yrs and under, any grade)
1. Team B (Edchel Natividad, Gian Gabayno, Aldous Batac) - 2nd
2. Team C (Bon Cepida, Gavin Patulot, Joshua Recido) - 3rd
Junior Team Kata Mixed (11-15 yrs old, any grade)
1, Team A (Anthon Perez, Darcie Raftery, Aldrich Miguel) - 1st
2. Team B (Gustus Sumilang, Liem Doan, Khamis del Rosario) - 2nd
3. Team C (Ma. Reline Otadoy, Aycee Corpuz, Jayzee Garcia) - 3rd
Kumite
Peewee Boys and Girls (under 4'3", 9 yrs old and under, any grade)
1. Aldous Batac - 2nd
2. Kenneth Christopher de Leon - 3rd
Peewee Boys and Girls (4'3" and over, 9 yrs old and under, any grade)
1. Gian Gabayno - 3rd
Boys (under 5'0", 10-12 yrs old, 5th kyu and below)
1. Gustus Sumilang - 2nd
Girls (13-15 yrs old, 5th kyu and below)
1. Ma. Reline Otadoy - 3rd
2. Demi Everitt - 3rd
Peewee Girls TEAM (under 9 yrs old, any grade/height)
1. Team A (Lily Sumilang, Marian Baya) - 2nd
Peewee Boys TEAM (under 9 yrs old, any grade/height)
1. Team B (Aldous Batac, Bon Cepida, Joshua Recido) - 2nd
Boys TEAM (10-12 yrs old, any grade/height)
1. Team A (Anthon Perez, Dustin Cueto, Aldrich Miguel) - 3rd
Boys TEAM (13-15 yrs old, and grade/height)
1. Team A (Gedfree Gabayno, Rahman Sahib, Brylle Siapno) - 3rd
All of our coaching staff would like to thank you for all the hardwork that you've placed into preparing for this tournament. A job well done and keep up the great work!
GO KDA!
Tuesday 18 August 2009
Examination Results - August 2 and 9
Here are the results for the exams held last August 2 and 9 at Hadley Stadium. Examiners for the days were Daryl and Mary Perez.
Blue (6th kyu) to Purple 5 (5th kyu)
1. Roger de Leon
Yellow (9th kyu) to Orange (8th kyu)
1. Gedfree Gabayno
2. Gian Gabayno
3. Jayzee Garcia
4. Joshua Recido
5. Maria Reline Otadoy
6. Aycee Corpuz
White (10th kyu) to Yellow (9th kyu)
1. Katie Hanlon
2. Christian Garcia
3. Louie Quinery
4. Sidney Quinery
5. Shane Nugent
6. Dustin Cueto
7. Akaash Delisha
8. Arsh Delisha
Congratulations to all who passed!
Blue (6th kyu) to Purple 5 (5th kyu)
1. Roger de Leon
Yellow (9th kyu) to Orange (8th kyu)
1. Gedfree Gabayno
2. Gian Gabayno
3. Jayzee Garcia
4. Joshua Recido
5. Maria Reline Otadoy
6. Aycee Corpuz
White (10th kyu) to Yellow (9th kyu)
1. Katie Hanlon
2. Christian Garcia
3. Louie Quinery
4. Sidney Quinery
5. Shane Nugent
6. Dustin Cueto
7. Akaash Delisha
8. Arsh Delisha
Congratulations to all who passed!
Monday 17 August 2009
Image Gallery Updated
Pictures from the All English Kata Championships held in Wolverhampton Grammar School, Wolverhampton City last 12th of July 2009 have been uploaded into the archive.
Feel free to visit the page and share your thoughts. Also, if anyone has additional pictures of our students in action, please share them with us.
Thank you for your continued support!
Feel free to visit the page and share your thoughts. Also, if anyone has additional pictures of our students in action, please share them with us.
Thank you for your continued support!
Sunday 26 July 2009
Invitation to all KDA-UK Students
On Saturday, August 1 2009, Hadley Stadium will be having an Open Day. People from the surrounding areas are free to look at the different sports and activities that are available in the stadium. This will include a few sports like Basketball, Football, Trampolining, Athletics and, of course, Karate.
Hadley Stadium has served as a home for KDA Karate classes for over a year now. It's about time wegave something back.
We are inviting all KDA students to take part in a small training session this coming Saturday at the Top Gymnasium of Hadley Stadium. The class will start at 1:30 pm and finishes at 3:30pm.
Think of this as an oppurtunity for you to meet new people and experience what other classes are like.
If anyone is interested please inform us via email or via call or text.
Thank you very much for your continued support!
Hadley Stadium has served as a home for KDA Karate classes for over a year now. It's about time wegave something back.
We are inviting all KDA students to take part in a small training session this coming Saturday at the Top Gymnasium of Hadley Stadium. The class will start at 1:30 pm and finishes at 3:30pm.
Think of this as an oppurtunity for you to meet new people and experience what other classes are like.
If anyone is interested please inform us via email or via call or text.
Thank you very much for your continued support!
Sunday 12 July 2009
Open English Kata Championships Results
We would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the Open English Kata Championships! Our team managed to 5 first place, 4 second place, and a staggering 18 third place trophies in the tournament making our club Second Overall Tournament Champions!
We thank you for all the hard work and effort you have placed in this tournament and showing us an exemplary performance during the matches. Continue to practice and do your best so we can continue performing at the same high level that we always do. Congratulations to all!
Here are the results of the tournament.
Category 1 - Beginners to 8th kyu, 9 years old and under
1st place - Gian Gabayno
3rd place - Aldous Batac
3rd place - Jeiya Siapno
Category 2 - 7th to 5th kyu, 9 years old and under
1st place - Kenneth de Leon
3rd place - Khamis del Rosario
Category 4 - Beginners to 8th kyu, 10 to 11 years old
3rd place - Aycee Corpuz
Category 5 - 6th to 5th kyu, 10 to 11 years old
1st place - Darcie Raftery
2nd place - Augustus Sumilang
Category 6 - 4th kyu and above, 10 to 11 years old
1st place - Anthon Perez
3rd place - Aldrich Miguel
Category 7 - Beginners to 7th kyu, 12 to 15 years old
1st place - Maria Reline Otadoy
2nd place - Gedfree Gabayno
3rd place - Rahman Sahib
3rd place - Daphne Siapno
Category 12 - 3rd kyu and above, 16 to 18 years old
3rd place - Mary Tricia Perez
Category 17 - 2 person team kata, any grade, 11 years old and below
2nd place - Anthon Perez and Darcie Raftery
3rd place - Khamis del Rosario and Lyncelle Sumilang
Category 18 - 2 person team kata, any grade, 12 to 16 years old
3rd place - Brylle Siapno and Daphne Siapno
3rd place - Maria Reline Otadoy and Demi Everett
Category 18 - 2 person team kata, any grade, 17 years old and above
3rd place - Mary Tricia Perez and Harvey Perez
3rd place - Roger de Leon and Aldrich Miguel
Congratulations to all the members of the team and keep up the good work!
Pictures from the tournament will follow soon.
We thank you for all the hard work and effort you have placed in this tournament and showing us an exemplary performance during the matches. Continue to practice and do your best so we can continue performing at the same high level that we always do. Congratulations to all!
Here are the results of the tournament.
Category 1 - Beginners to 8th kyu, 9 years old and under
1st place - Gian Gabayno
3rd place - Aldous Batac
3rd place - Jeiya Siapno
Category 2 - 7th to 5th kyu, 9 years old and under
1st place - Kenneth de Leon
3rd place - Khamis del Rosario
Category 4 - Beginners to 8th kyu, 10 to 11 years old
3rd place - Aycee Corpuz
Category 5 - 6th to 5th kyu, 10 to 11 years old
1st place - Darcie Raftery
2nd place - Augustus Sumilang
Category 6 - 4th kyu and above, 10 to 11 years old
1st place - Anthon Perez
3rd place - Aldrich Miguel
Category 7 - Beginners to 7th kyu, 12 to 15 years old
1st place - Maria Reline Otadoy
2nd place - Gedfree Gabayno
3rd place - Rahman Sahib
3rd place - Daphne Siapno
Category 12 - 3rd kyu and above, 16 to 18 years old
3rd place - Mary Tricia Perez
Category 17 - 2 person team kata, any grade, 11 years old and below
2nd place - Anthon Perez and Darcie Raftery
3rd place - Khamis del Rosario and Lyncelle Sumilang
Category 18 - 2 person team kata, any grade, 12 to 16 years old
3rd place - Brylle Siapno and Daphne Siapno
3rd place - Maria Reline Otadoy and Demi Everett
Category 18 - 2 person team kata, any grade, 17 years old and above
3rd place - Mary Tricia Perez and Harvey Perez
3rd place - Roger de Leon and Aldrich Miguel
Congratulations to all the members of the team and keep up the good work!
Pictures from the tournament will follow soon.
Tuesday 23 June 2009
Examination Results - 21/06/09
An examination was held last Sunday, 21st of June 2009, at Hadley Stadium. The examiner for the day were Daryl Perez-Sensei, 3rd dan, and Harvey Perez-Sensei, 2nd dan. The result for the examination are as follows.
Purple 5 (5th kyu) to Purple 4 (4th kyu)
Aldrich Miguel
White (10th kyu) to Yellow (9th kyu)
Andres Baya
Maria Baya
Congratulations to all of you and keep training hard!
Purple 5 (5th kyu) to Purple 4 (4th kyu)
Aldrich Miguel
White (10th kyu) to Yellow (9th kyu)
Andres Baya
Maria Baya
Congratulations to all of you and keep training hard!
Wednesday 10 June 2009
Examination Results
An examination was held last Sunday, 7th of June 2009, at Hadley Stadium. The examiner for the day was Harvey Perez-Sensei.
Here are the list of the examinees who passed the exam.
Orange (8th kyu) to Green (7th kyu)
1. Jaypee Lim
2. KC de Leon
3. Jhon Santo
Congratulations to all of you who passed!
Here are the list of the examinees who passed the exam.
Orange (8th kyu) to Green (7th kyu)
1. Jaypee Lim
2. KC de Leon
3. Jhon Santo
Congratulations to all of you who passed!
Wednesday 13 May 2009
Examination Results - May 3, 2009
Congratulations to all who passed the recently concluded belt examinations last Sunday, May 3, 2009. The examiners for the day were Sensei's Daryl Perez and Mary Perez.
Blue (5th kyu) to Purple 5 (5th kyu)
Augustos Sumilang
Lyncelle Valerie Sumilang
Henry del Rosario
Sean Locquiao
White (10th kyu) to Yellow (9th kyu)
Rahman Sahid
Demie Everitt
Jeremie Costales
Simran Calsi
Congratulations to all and keep practicing!
Blue (5th kyu) to Purple 5 (5th kyu)
Augustos Sumilang
Lyncelle Valerie Sumilang
Henry del Rosario
Sean Locquiao
White (10th kyu) to Yellow (9th kyu)
Rahman Sahid
Demie Everitt
Jeremie Costales
Simran Calsi
Congratulations to all and keep practicing!
Advanced Training Sessions
As we've announced during last few weeks, there will be a competition this coming July in which our club wishes to participate in. In preparation for this, we will be resuming our Advanced Training Sessions starting this Sunday, May 17 2009.
Unlike regular classes, these training sessions aim to provide students with sufficient knowledge and skills that will help them in practices and future competitions. Unlike past training sessions, we will be focusing on KATA (form) as the tournament we are joining is a Kata Championship. Students can take this oppurtunity to learn more about the kata that they know and a chance to learn far more advanced Kata.
The training sessions will be held every Sunday at the Top Gymnasium of Hadley Stadium (please refer to club information for details) from 2pm until 5pm. It will be conducted by KDA-UK Chief Instructor Henry Perez assisted by three other blackbelts.
Please be informed that these sessions are open to KDA-UK coloured belts.
Unlike regular classes, these training sessions aim to provide students with sufficient knowledge and skills that will help them in practices and future competitions. Unlike past training sessions, we will be focusing on KATA (form) as the tournament we are joining is a Kata Championship. Students can take this oppurtunity to learn more about the kata that they know and a chance to learn far more advanced Kata.
The training sessions will be held every Sunday at the Top Gymnasium of Hadley Stadium (please refer to club information for details) from 2pm until 5pm. It will be conducted by KDA-UK Chief Instructor Henry Perez assisted by three other blackbelts.
Please be informed that these sessions are open to KDA-UK coloured belts.
Monday 20 April 2009
Gallery Update
Our image gallery has now been updated. Images from the past English Karate Organisation Tournament and from the recently concluded Internation Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF-UK) Seminar are now included.
International Shotokan Karate Federation - United Kingdom
We would like to announce that KDA-UK is now officially part of the International Shotokan Karate Federation as a member of its branch here in England.
KDA-UK instructors have attended a 3 day seminar and dan (level) examination starting from Friday until Sunday (17th - 19th of April 2009) held at Sobell Leisure Centre, Finsbury Park, London. The examiners for the exam were Tereyuki Okazaki-Sensei (10th dan) and Ahcene Moussaoui-Sensei (5th dan).
We would like to Congratulate sensei's Henry, Daryl, Harvey and Mary Tricia for passing the exam, showing to the examiners that KDA-UK is worthy of being a part of such a prestigious organisation recognised worldwide.
Also, we would like to extend our thanks to Okazaki-sensei for leading us and teaching us the true way of Karate just like how masters of the past have been doing it. Your words were very profound and enlightening. Ossu~
We like to thank our host, Moussaoui-sensei and the Sobell Karate Club, for being very welcoming, you have made us feel at home in your dojo. For that we would like to offer you our thanks as well.
Before I finish this article, I would like to share some words that Okazaki-sensei shared with us during the exam.
KDA-UK instructors have attended a 3 day seminar and dan (level) examination starting from Friday until Sunday (17th - 19th of April 2009) held at Sobell Leisure Centre, Finsbury Park, London. The examiners for the exam were Tereyuki Okazaki-Sensei (10th dan) and Ahcene Moussaoui-Sensei (5th dan).
We would like to Congratulate sensei's Henry, Daryl, Harvey and Mary Tricia for passing the exam, showing to the examiners that KDA-UK is worthy of being a part of such a prestigious organisation recognised worldwide.
Also, we would like to extend our thanks to Okazaki-sensei for leading us and teaching us the true way of Karate just like how masters of the past have been doing it. Your words were very profound and enlightening. Ossu~
We like to thank our host, Moussaoui-sensei and the Sobell Karate Club, for being very welcoming, you have made us feel at home in your dojo. For that we would like to offer you our thanks as well.
Before I finish this article, I would like to share some words that Okazaki-sensei shared with us during the exam.
"Remember, getting your shodan (1st dan blackbelt) doesn't mean that you have completed all the courses required for a karateka... Shodan means first step, meaning this is only one of the many steps that you will have to go through... There is no graduation in Karate, Karate is lifelong and continuous, every day you have to improve yourself."
-Tereyuki Okazaki, ISKF Chief Instructor (10th dan)
Friday 17 April 2009
No Classes
As announced during the last practices this Saturday, 18th of April 2009, there will be no Karate Classes. The blackbelts of KDA-UK will be attending a 3 day seminar in London held by Tereyuki Okazaki-Sensei (10th dan).
Master Okazaki is one of the original students of Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate, and is the Chief Instructor of the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) in which KDA-UK is a part of.
(For more information about Master Okazaki, please visit the ISKF website)
Regular classes will resume the following Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Please make the necessary arrangements.
Thank you for your continued support,
KDA Blackbelts
Master Okazaki is one of the original students of Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate, and is the Chief Instructor of the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) in which KDA-UK is a part of.
(For more information about Master Okazaki, please visit the ISKF website)
Regular classes will resume the following Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Please make the necessary arrangements.
Thank you for your continued support,
KDA Blackbelts
Sunday 5 April 2009
Examination Results
Here are the results of examination held at Oldbury College of Sport today, April 5 2009. The examiner for the day was KDA-UK Chief Instructor Henry Perez and was assisted by Sensei Daryl Perez.
Green (7th kyu) to Blue (6th kyu)
Darcie Raftery
Liem Doan
Orange (8th kyu) to Green (7th kyu)
Bash Abdulluh
White (10th kyu) to Yellow (9th kyu)
Brylle Siapno
Daphne Siapno
Jeiya Siapno
Edchel Natividad
Edrae Natividad
Aldous Batac
Bon Sepida
Gavin Patulet
Luke Malumbre
Melvin Barrios
Congratulations to all who passed and keep up the good work.
Green (7th kyu) to Blue (6th kyu)
Darcie Raftery
Liem Doan
Orange (8th kyu) to Green (7th kyu)
Bash Abdulluh
White (10th kyu) to Yellow (9th kyu)
Brylle Siapno
Daphne Siapno
Jeiya Siapno
Edchel Natividad
Edrae Natividad
Aldous Batac
Bon Sepida
Gavin Patulet
Luke Malumbre
Melvin Barrios
Congratulations to all who passed and keep up the good work.
Friday 3 April 2009
Examination Venue
The location of the promotional examination that will be held this coming Sunday, April 5, 2009, will be at Oldbury College of Sport. The exam will start at 3pm and will finish at 6pm. Please make sure that you arrive at the venue before the designated time to avoid delays.
The address and map are located below.
The address to the location is:
Oldbury College of Sport
Pound Road, Oldbury
West Midlands B68 8NE
The address and map are located below.
The address to the location is:
Oldbury College of Sport
Pound Road, Oldbury
West Midlands B68 8NE
Please take note, the nearest entrance to the facility is located near Wolverhampton Road.
Good luck to all the examinees.
Thursday 2 April 2009
Moving to a better facility
Our club in Stechford has grown considerably and our place in the Parish of Stechford can no longer accomodate our growing numbers. In response to this, we have decided to move our training grounds to a much bigger area that will be able to fit our growing class.
Starting this Saturday, April 4, 2009, our morning classes from 9am-11am will be moving to Saltley Leisure Centre. A map to the location is located below as well as the address. Please follow the directions and see you all on Saturday!
Saltley Leisure Centre
120 Broadway Avenue,Bordesley Green,Birmingham.B9 5YD
Starting this Saturday, April 4, 2009, our morning classes from 9am-11am will be moving to Saltley Leisure Centre. A map to the location is located below as well as the address. Please follow the directions and see you all on Saturday!
Saltley Leisure Centre
120 Broadway Avenue,Bordesley Green,Birmingham.B9 5YD
Saturday 7 March 2009
EKO Karate Championships 2009
March 7, 2009 - The English and European Karate Organisation Championships was held today at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre in Kings Heath, Birmingham. Members of the KDA delegation sent to the tournament displayed another excellent performance by winning 8 golds, 5 silver and 6 bronze in both kata and kumite events.
The team was lead by our chief instructor, Henry Perez and was assisted by assitant coaches Daryl, Harvey, Tricia Perez and Roger de Leon.
The results are as follows.
KATA
Male and female under 11 yrs old (4th kyu and below)
1) KC de Leon - Gold
2) Sean Locquiao - Silver
Male and female over 11 yrs & under 16 (4th kyu and below)
1) Darcie Raftery - Gold
Male and Female under 16 yrs old (3rd kyu and above)
1) Philippe Anthon Perez - Gold
Male 16 yrs old and over (4th kyu and below)
1) Roger de Leon - Gold
Male 16 yrs old and over (3rd kyu and above)
1) Harvey Perez
Team Kata under 16 years old (Any grade)
1) Team A (Philippe Anthon Perez, Aldrich Miguel, Darcie Raftery) - Gold
2) Team B (Augustos Sumilang, Henry del Rosario, Sean Locquiao) - Bronze
3) Team D (Maria Otadoy, Gedfree Gabayno, Eycee Corpuz) - Bronze
Team Kata 16 yrs old and over (Any grade)
1) Team A (Harvey Perez, Mary Perez, Roger de Leon) - Silver
KUMITE
Male over 10-15 yrs old, 4'9'' and under (Any Grade)
1)Philippe Anthon Perez - Silver
Congratulations to all the winners and participants!
The team was lead by our chief instructor, Henry Perez and was assisted by assitant coaches Daryl, Harvey, Tricia Perez and Roger de Leon.
The results are as follows.
KATA
Male and female under 11 yrs old (4th kyu and below)
1) KC de Leon - Gold
2) Sean Locquiao - Silver
Male and female over 11 yrs & under 16 (4th kyu and below)
1) Darcie Raftery - Gold
Male and Female under 16 yrs old (3rd kyu and above)
1) Philippe Anthon Perez - Gold
Male 16 yrs old and over (4th kyu and below)
1) Roger de Leon - Gold
Male 16 yrs old and over (3rd kyu and above)
1) Harvey Perez
Team Kata under 16 years old (Any grade)
1) Team A (Philippe Anthon Perez, Aldrich Miguel, Darcie Raftery) - Gold
2) Team B (Augustos Sumilang, Henry del Rosario, Sean Locquiao) - Bronze
3) Team D (Maria Otadoy, Gedfree Gabayno, Eycee Corpuz) - Bronze
Team Kata 16 yrs old and over (Any grade)
1) Team A (Harvey Perez, Mary Perez, Roger de Leon) - Silver
KUMITE
Male over 10-15 yrs old, 4'9'' and under (Any Grade)
1)Philippe Anthon Perez - Silver
Congratulations to all the winners and participants!
Tuesday 3 March 2009
Important Announcement
This coming Saturday, KDA-UK will be participating in the annual English Karate Organisation National Championships. Due to this event, all classes this coming weekend are cancelled as all of our instructors will be coaching the students who are competing in the tournament.
Everyone is welcome to come and see your fellow students perform. The tournament starts at 9am and will end sometime around 5pm. The address for the venue is stated below.
Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre
Alcester Road South
Kings Heath
Birmingham B14 6ER
If anyone has concerns or some questions relating to the change in schedule and the tournament, feel free to contact us at 0121-5321326 or email us at kda-uk@yahoo.com.
Everyone is welcome to come and see your fellow students perform. The tournament starts at 9am and will end sometime around 5pm. The address for the venue is stated below.
Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre
Alcester Road South
Kings Heath
Birmingham B14 6ER
If anyone has concerns or some questions relating to the change in schedule and the tournament, feel free to contact us at 0121-5321326 or email us at kda-uk@yahoo.com.
Monday 23 February 2009
Updates!
Hello everyone!
If you have noticed, we've changed the look of our website. We have incorporated the shotokan tiger into our site banner and, also, we have added two new pages to our website.
Please feel free to look at our Club Information page and or leave a message for us in our Guestbook.
We'll be adding more content to the site soon, so keep on visiting and see what will happen next.
~KDA admin
If you have noticed, we've changed the look of our website. We have incorporated the shotokan tiger into our site banner and, also, we have added two new pages to our website.
Please feel free to look at our Club Information page and or leave a message for us in our Guestbook.
We'll be adding more content to the site soon, so keep on visiting and see what will happen next.
~KDA admin
Sunday 22 February 2009
Image Gallery Update
Pictures from the previous tournaments have been uploaded and posted in our image gallery.
Pictures from the Central England Karate Championships and the UK Karate Open are now available for viewing.
Next set of image gallery updates will include the 2009 EKO Championships.
Pictures from the Central England Karate Championships and the UK Karate Open are now available for viewing.
Next set of image gallery updates will include the 2009 EKO Championships.
Exam Results - 22 Feb 2009
Congratulations to all who passed the promotion exam held in Hadley Stadium this February 22, 2009. Examiners for the exam were Senseis Daryl and Harvey Perez.
7th Kyu (Green) to 6th Kyu (Blue)
Roger de Leon
10th Kyu (White) to 9th Kyu (Yellow)
Maria Otadoy
Aycee Corpuz
Gedfree Gabayno
Gian Gabayno
Joshua Recido
Another batch of exams will be held next week at Hadley Stadium, March 1, 2009. To those who are taking part, please prepare your license and settle all your dues with your respective senseis.
Congratulations to all who passed and good luck to those who are taking the exam next week.
7th Kyu (Green) to 6th Kyu (Blue)
Roger de Leon
10th Kyu (White) to 9th Kyu (Yellow)
Maria Otadoy
Aycee Corpuz
Gedfree Gabayno
Gian Gabayno
Joshua Recido
Another batch of exams will be held next week at Hadley Stadium, March 1, 2009. To those who are taking part, please prepare your license and settle all your dues with your respective senseis.
Congratulations to all who passed and good luck to those who are taking the exam next week.
Saturday 10 January 2009
Advanced Training
Welcome back to all of you! We hope that you've enjoyed the holidays that have passed. But now it's time for us to get back into gear prepare for the upcoming tournaments.
We will be holding extra training sessions for our advanced students to prepare them for the coming events. This is an oppurtunity for everyone to meet members from other clubs and to meet the other instructors in KDA-UK. The details are stated below.
Venue: Hadley Stadium, B66 4ND
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please bring with your your complete kata and kumite gear.
Advanced Training will be supervised by Henry-sensei (Chief Instructor), Daryl-sensei (Kumite Coach) and Harvey-sensei (Kata Coach).
We will be holding extra training sessions for our advanced students to prepare them for the coming events. This is an oppurtunity for everyone to meet members from other clubs and to meet the other instructors in KDA-UK. The details are stated below.
Venue: Hadley Stadium, B66 4ND
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please bring with your your complete kata and kumite gear.
Advanced Training will be supervised by Henry-sensei (Chief Instructor), Daryl-sensei (Kumite Coach) and Harvey-sensei (Kata Coach).
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