News round up

A.S.K.A Panel grading october 2011

The Sneyd had three candidates up for promotion at the last panel grading in 2011 that were held in Seaford and we are please to say that Mitchell Gibbons passed to 1st Dan , Jack Mason passed to 2nd Dan and passing to 3rd Dan was Karl Mason well done lads keep up the good work...

Staffordshire International Karate Championships 2011 

The Arnold family day out began with young Karla who collected a superb silver in her very first competition at the tender age of six... Next up was her brother Chad who also like Karla was competing for the first time and he also claimed a well earned silver.. up next came their cousin Daniel he too got a silver but blew his chance of gold with a slight error and this was much to his annoyance as he felt he should of done better but thats down to how much he's improved.. up last was to see Dad / Uncle Mark who took a bronze to complete a full set for the Arnold and Sneyd family well done guys both of your families are truly proud of you...

The Arnold family celebrate		Silver

A.S.K.A Panel grading April 2011

Two of our student's were in action at April's panel grading in Birmingham. Mitchell Gibbons and lee Mason from the Sneyd, and lee Norman Finch from Seaford Karate Club all three were promoted, Mitchell to 1st Kyu... and dan grades were achieved by the two Lee's ...Also promoted but not in attendance from North Birmingham Karate Club was Colin Simmonds who was awarded his forth dan for his services and commitment to A.S.K.A,  especially in Kumite were he has travelled the world representing A.S.K.A in fact Colin's absence was due to him competing in another event Well done to all involved...

The Kids club competition

Winner Jack Mason

Fantastic day a big well done to all that competed and all who helped

 For results report and pictures go to kids news 2010 comp page... 

J.J KARATE ACADEMY OPEN JULY 2010

Six Gold, two Silver and six Bronze and the overall team winners...and once again marvellous support well done to all...full report and pics in the competition news page..

Central England Karate Open June 2010

  Only the Hussain brothers Asim Umar and Abdul entered this years central england. And all three did themselves and their parents proud, sadly Umar and Asim lost out early but Abdul claimed a superb bronze....Well done lads.....

Seaford Invitational Open Karate Championships June 2010

Only the Mason Brothers made the journey south for this years Seaford Invitational Open Karate Championships and they managed to come away with an impressive haul of medals. Karl took gold in the Kata, gold in the weapons, silver in kumite and another gold in the team Kumite.. Jack came away with gold in Kata, silver in the weapons and bronze in the Kumite.. So two lads and Seven trophies not bad going... well done guys.......

Staffordshire International Karate Championships May 2010

Sundays competition at Cheslyn Hay report results and pics in competition news/ Stafford Int champs Page...Good Day ?? 22 Competitors 27 Trophies Yes it was a good day.........

A.S.K.A Panel grading October 2009

Firstly congratulations go out to all that took part, you did your clubs proud.  Four youngsters from the south coast (Seaford) who achieved first kyu's and two students from North Birmingham who gained dan grades. After the grades were awarded, A.S.K.A secretary Dave Martin announced that  Sensei Ben Brown (Loscoe), A.S.K.A chief instructor Colin Hexley (North Birmingham) and our own Sensei Mick Davis (Sneyd) all received their sixth dans. We all know how much these guys have put into karate and A.S.K.A over the years and this reward is well deserved.  Finally congratulations also go to Sensei Jack Warner (Chairman/President) who was awarded seventh dan.  Sensi Warner who holds the respect of all in the association co founded A.S.K.A. along with Balwant Singh Sahans and Dan Bradley.

 Book guide ~ Memoirs of a karate fighter ~ Ralph Robb   

If your looking for a good book to read you wont go far wrong than purchasing memoirs of a karate fighter a book by Ralph Robb, a few of us at the club have got the book, and are finding it hard to put down especially as it contains snippets of our own Sensei Mick Davis...you can get your copy from amazon or it can be ordered from WH Smith.....

DVD ~ Tony Jaa ~ Warrior King (UK) If your looking for a dvd to watch Tony Jaa is the latest (main man?) the plot isnt great but the fighting is quality and worth a watch.........A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards...

Central England competition 2009

  Sunday 12th July we only had three competitors at this years event young Joe Drakeley, Mitchell Gibbons and Daniel Arnold.. Joe was unlucky to lose out in the first round losing  2 flags to 1, Mitchell was up against it after gaining his brown belt not long ago he found himself against dan grades and it proved to much this time, but the Sneyd were not to be denied a trophy and it was left to Daniel Arnold to reach the final and win with a quality Heian Yondan, well done Daniel hard training has paid off and hard luck to the other two...

   Its not always about winning

On Saturday the 7th of February 2009, there was a competition in Great Wyrley. With nearly all of Sneyd away at Twickenham for the rugby one competitor, Kyle Randall, set off with the courage to go it alone.  Unfortunately Kyle lost out early on but then came back for the repocharge only to lose bronze at the last hurdle. Although he came home empty handed Kyle showed guts and determination in competing on his own with the support of his Dad and should be congratulated. Competing alongside your team mates is hard enough, on your own harder still...!!