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'Birthdays this fine October month' 

Congratulations to: Julie Hodge 21yrs again.., Sarah Kay 23yrs, Steven Pycroft 18yrs, Lauren Middlehurst 16yrs , and Lisa Hill 18yrs,

Way behind with all the news, computer is now fixed, so I will get up what I can, Shihan

At the Eastern Open championships in Nottingham, I made an announcement to the whole of the Karate ka in attendance. It was that I had been informed by the New Karate England President Mr Victor Charles that the 24th September event in Sheffield at Ponds Forge was going to be recognized by Karate England as the official English Championships, he asked that I give out this information to all present, and that an official statement would follow on the KE web site. This was the news that everybody wanted to here, and is the right step by the Karate England board. 

Following KE's board meeting on Wednesday, I will be sending out the official entry forms for this event.

St Johns & St Marks Dojo Closed for 3 weeks from 21st July. All lessons will change venue from the Saturday 22nd July until Saturday 12th August, they will be held at St Josephs & St Bedes Jnr School, Danesmore Drive, Bury, BL9 6ER. Training times will be as normal. For more information contact Alex on 07951555414. We will be back to our normal training venue St Johns on the Tuesday 15th August

I SHIHAN PETER ALLEN ALONG WITH MANY ASSOCIATIONS WITHIN KARATE ENGLAND HAVE CALLED AN EGM OF KARATE ENGLAND. THIS IS DUE TO 25 ISSUES WHICH THE KE BOARD HAVE FAILED TO ADDRESS. THE KE BOARD I BELIEVE HAVE NOT BEEN ACTING IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS, TO THIS END I HAVE RESIGNED AS VICE PRESIDENT OF KARATE KARATE, 

Click here for letter

SHIHAN'S 6th Dan recognized by IKA via the International Karate Association Europe signed by Kancho Takemasa Okuyama, he is now a full member Certificate No 010682. He is also the President elected to the new World Bougo-Budo Federation.The first WBBF championships will be 6th & 7th October in England next year 2007. Bougo-Budo (Sougo-Budo) and weapons with karate, make up this new World association.

Congratulations to all the USKA Members who competed at the Sweden World Open Cup, which is now recognized by the Swedish Federation. 

 Sweden World Cup full results click here.

NO CLUB SATURDAY 24TH JUNE AT BURY - WE ARE AT THE NATIONALS. 

20th June at the Bury club, only one lesson due to the England match, start 6.30pm.

Lost 6-2 in the Football, 're-match soon'

USKA SQUAD TO PLAY A SPONSORED FOOTBALL MATCH 28TH MAY AT SEEDFIELD FOOTBALL FIELDS, PARKINSON STREET, BURY. KICK-OFF 3PM, TEAM TO MEET AT 2PM, RED SHIRTS REQUIRED FOR SPONSOR FORM CLICK HERE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE GIVE YOUR DETAILS TO RACHEL ANDERS AT THE BURY CLUB.

USKA Squad 'Win' the North West Open 2006

11 Gold's, 10 Silver and 18 Bronze, congratulations to all the squad on this fantastic achievement, we are top of the medal table yet again CLICK HERE for results for Picture CLICK HERE

USKA Squad Training at St Johns & St Marks School Hall, Bury, start 12 noon. USKA meeting follows the squad traing.

Lauren Middlehurst and Rachel Anders win Gold in the Team Kata. Lauren also won a Silver in the Individual Kata. Both Girls won their medals at the British International Championships at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London

A USKA meeting was held at the Burnley Dojo on 11th January on behalf of the members group. Discussions where held in view of funding and squad training of USKA. The meeting started at 08.15pm and concluded at 09.20pm. The next meeting will be on the 28th January at the Bury Dojo at 3pm.

23rd December 2005 Awards Nights results click here

UKRAINE OPEN USKA members win 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 8 Bronze medals. Also get ready for Sougo-Budo its fantastic and we've already had our 1st taste of success with an individual Gold from Alex a Silver from Darren and a team Bronze. We will be starting next week with training sessions in this new sport.

"Shihan Peter" elected Vice President of the New Governing Body for Karate in England, at the IGM on 6th November 2005

'EGKB Agree to Dissolve'

Click here on how the voting went

During the meeting on 30th October at the Holiday Inn, Coventry, the EKGB council agreed to dissolve the EKGB and merge into a new Unified Governing Body on the 6th November, which will be at Lougborough University. This will mean that all Karate at last will be under one Governing Body, this will be supported by Sport England. The AMA and USKA  fully supports this new venture. All instructor and grading qualifications will be endorsed by the new Governing Body.

The AMA Snr squad have been invited to take part in the 3on3 which will be held at the NEC Birmingham. Tickets and table information click here

10k booking form click here you must be 18-23yrs, see Shihan.

AMA Presentation and Party evening Tickets £5 see Andy, Alex or Neil.

"UNIFICATION"

Is just around the corner, for all Karate in England. USKA and the AMA are fully behind the process which is supported by Sport England, we will follow who ever hold the title of Governing Body. You will find some EKGB groups against this. Why I here you ask..!!! because they have more to lose than most and have a vested interest in seeing the EKGB stay as it is. 

The big date for all associations in the EKGB is 30th October be there and vote yes to Unification, its the way forward for all Karate Ka. This is not about individuals but about all practicing karate Ka Traditional or Sport.

As you know I have worked tirelessly for the good of Karate on the board for 4 years, again we are nearly there. One more meeting and then the IGM on the 6th November, where all associations from all over England will meet under one roof. If some groups in the EKGB cant see any further than the nose on their face, and that this is for the good of karate in England. Then if you are reading this from one of those groups? then maybe your in the wrong association. Join a group that wants to go forward like the AMA/USKA

Regards Shihan

'Happy Birthday' today 4th October Steven Pycroft 17yrs and Lauren Middlehurst 15yrs

Christmas Bash see Andy Wilde, Alex Mason or Neil Taylor 2nd December 2005

Itinerary Sheet for 2006 Ashworth Valley Camp click here booking forms click here

USKA members help win 12 gold along with a barrel load of Silvers and Bronze Medals.

Shihan hit form and an Iran fighter in his 1st fight for 7 years, he also won a bronze in the Vets kata.  Darren tapped and slapped a few and won the bronze in the Vets kumite. Craig did a bit of Head butting, Jaga showed us his break dancing skills, Tom Allsop won a bronze, Emilly Dott won a silver in the 16/17yrs, Richard chased the Swedish girls along with Tom. Sarah Kay won a well deserved Bronze, the demo by the guys and the girlies f Rachel and Lauren did us all proud with a fantastic display. Photos will follow as soon as we get them. 'Keep you Posted.'

All members see Alex for participation at the AMA Nationals on 29th May 2005. No class at Haslingden on the 29th May.

"SAD LOSS"

Peter McGarrity a member of the AMA for many years passed away peacefully, Condolences to his family and friends, our thoughts are with you, his memory will live forever with all that knew him.

'His happy face and giggle too, his devotion for Karate always shone through' 

We will miss you Peter

Shihan Peter & all at the AMA & USKA

AWARDS & PRESENTATION NIGHT BURY 10TH DECEMBER 2004

USKA Colour 2005 CALENDAR Click Here

USKA Blitz the TRADKA Comp at Morley Leisure Centre, 8 Gold's 5 Silvers and 6 Bronze.

'Congratulations' to Lisa ( Jimmy) Hill on gaining her Snr 1st dan with the AMA technical committee, she hit 10/10 'Well Done.' the club are proud of you.

 Lisa & Shihan click here

Budo Nord World Karate Cup details 'out now', Flights and Hotels ASAP from Shihan Peter

"BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS DOWN TO ONE DAY ONLY Saturday 23rd"

Images from France trip2004

'LOOK BELOW AND BOOK THE CHRISTMAS BASH'

'Congratulations' to Steven Pycroft on gaining his Snr 1st dan

UKRAINE KARATE INTERNATIONAL

Shihan with Alex Krysko who is the Chief Instructor of the JKA in the Ukraine, receiving his Honorable membership to JKA Ukraine click here

3- GOLD 2 SILVER & 5 BRONZE MEDALS

Pictured with Shihan Oleg V Trussov Founder of Shotokan in the Ukraine along with OlegKiyanichenko who is the Minister for Sport click here

Congratulations to: 

Click here for the Team Winners

Tom Allsop on winning Gold in the 16-17yrs, Jagga Singh for Gold in the Veterans Kata and 21yrs plus kata along with a Bronze in the Individual kumite. Sarah Kay won a Silver in the Ladies kumite, and 4 Bronzes and a Silver went to Craig Smith who seemed to be competing in everything, but one of his finest moments was in the Ind Kata taking a Silver behind Jagga he also kept up his good form in the Weapons Kata where he achieved one of his Bronze medals.

Also to Mandy Healey on winning a Silver medal at the Tradka Tournament in Morley nr Leeds.

USKA and AMA Squad members attending the EKGB Jnrs championships on the 25th & 26th September. All Kata is on the Saturday along with 10-11yrs Ind Kumite and Teams.

All 12-15yrs Ind and Team Kumite is on the Sunday, Squads will beet at 0845hrs on Saturday and Sunday.Also the EKGB Regional Team Championships start from 6pm on the Saturday evening, 'Free to all Spectators'

Results of the 2004 AMA Nationals

11 July 2004 Hearty congratulation to Sensei on his well deserved promotion to 6th Dan, he now has an excuse to buy that new extra long belt 

For highlights of the AMA squad trip to Sweden OSLVO Junior world cup click here

'Bratislava here we Come'

EKGB Management Board: 

Congratulations to Sensei who as been re-elected to serve on the EKGB Management Board of Directors, he's also been selected as the EKGB Northern Regional Coach for the Northwest.

More Honors at Darwen congratulations to the squad and all the helpers with Darwen.

Alex Mason and Sarah Kay have been selected to compete on behalf of the EKGB Northern Squad at the forth coming EKF Team Championships 'Well Done People' keep up the good work.

EKGB Snr Championships 2004

'Many Thanks' to all of you who helped with the running of the Snr English Championships 2004. Without your help the event would not have been a success, it ran smoothly and finished on time both days.

Congratulations to Craig smith on winning a Silver Medal in the men's Kumite and to Alex Mason, Jaga Singh and Sarah Kay from USKA, along with Adam Boulton and Louise Holden from the AMA in making the Regional Teams for Bratislava, Slovakia on the 12th June 2004.

Special Thanks to Tracy Pycroft and Tony Hunter for there tireless work with UK Sport at the weekend as chaperones, also to Head Steward Richard McKeeman.

If you want photographs from the EKGB Champs call Kevin Merriman on: 07949921709

'Congratulations' to Steven Pycroft on gaining his 2nd Dan

11th December is the date for Darren & Luada's big Day, Yep they tie the knot. Send in your messages and mails to me. I have the pleasure of being Darrens best man 'Kilt and all'

' HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM'  from USKA 79yrs young on the 13th March 2004

Christmas Shutdown 2004

The Christmas Bash & Presentations

USKA Christmas Meal, please book with Shihan ASAP, Jewel In The Crown, Silver Street, Bury, time 06:30pm