Historic occasion for Dunstable Bushido Karate Club duo
Dunstable Bushido Karate Club marked a memorable milestone as two of their senior instructors, Sensei Ivan Phillips and Sensei Susumu Asano, successfully passed their Nanadan (7th Dan) gradings.
The high-level assessment was conducted under the watchful eye of Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF) Chief Instructor Kancho Kanazawa at the Wildcats Arena in Nottingham, as with this achievement, Dunstable Bushido becomes the first club within SKIGB to boast two instructors of such high rank.
The historic gradings followed the SKIGB Autumn Course, also led by Kancho Kanazawa, where several club members travelled from the dojo at Houghton Regis Leisure Centre to attend the training. As is tradition for the club, participants trained with 100 percent effort and spirit, with several members earning the rare privilege of being chosen to demonstrate alongside Kancho Kanazawa. For more information about training, contact Andy Webb on 07834 541548 or Sensei Phillips on 07870 857328.
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The IIs edged out Broxbourne Vs 1-0 in Division Six South West, as Hannah Buck was on target for the IIIs in their 2-1 success at Rickmansworth IIs in Division Seven South West. David Pike bagged four goals as Luton’s Men thrashed Harpenden 7-1 in East Open Men's Division Two South West, Indiana D'Cruz netting a double, Sam Herbert also on target.
The IIs went down 2-0 at Bishop's Stortford in Division Four South West as the IIIs were beaten 2-1 at home by Broxbourne IVs in Division Seven South West, Ahamed Niyas with the goal. This weekend, the Ladies head to Old Loughtonians IIs, as the IIs entertain Bishop's Stortford IXs and the IIIs host Chiltern IIs. The men go to Bishop’s Stortford IIIs, as the IIs visit St Albans Vs while the IIIs welcome Harpenden IVs.
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The IIs beat Shefford & Sandy IIIs in Division Seven South West, Ellie Munn with the only goal. On Saturday, the firsts go to Blueharts VIs and the IIs visit Luton Town IIIs.
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