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!
Monday, 23 November 2009
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.
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