Sunday 20th September, Belle Vue Sports Centre
Once again, we invited Sensei Peter May up to the club for another great training and grading session. As usual, Sensei asked us what we wanted him to work on, and this time around we asked him to be really tough on everyone. Especially since our students have forgotton how to stay in their stances. In fact, if you look at the pic above, you'll see one student in the front row that has a very dodgy stance (don't worry, we made sure Sam got press-ups!)... The juniors were also given Kata tips for the upcoming Aiwakai Invitational Wado Kata Championships. Once again Kobukan Darlington sent their cadets - thanks for your support guys!
Check out the pose...!
Despite Sensei being extra tough on them, they all still had a great time and the coaches have got tons of stuff to work on for the Aiwakai Kata competition.
Next up was a kyu grading, the nerves were clearly showing with some of the juniors but they managed to battle through to get their next belt.
The Seniors were up next, and we had a great turnout with support from Sensei Rob Jewitt's Satori Wado-Ryu Club, and Sensei Mick Stainsby's Kihon-Do Karate Club. Because the class had a mix of grades from red belt right through to Senior Dan Grades, Sensei Peter May worked his magic to make sure everyone got something out of the session.
Thanks again to Sensei for another great course! The next Sensei Peter May Course will be December 19th...
Sensei started by putting the juniors through their paces with some great drills and exercises that ensured everyone worked hard, but had a great time with it! Sensei also made it his mission to fight every student, and in true Keith Walker style, ensure he kicked each of them round the head or dropped them to the floor - at least once!
