Christmas Party - 10th December

We are pleased to announce that this years Christmas party will be held on Monday 10th December 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm at Wigginton Recreation Hall.


This year, as well as a disco we are planning some more fun games (you never know the sumo suits or fighting kangaroos might make another appearance!) and of course some food.


This has proven to be a great, fun family event and is open to all – club members, and their families and friends. Tickets cost just £5 each (or £15 for a family ticket) and can be bought at training sessions. We will also be holding a raffle, and would be very grateful for any donations for prizes.



Haxby Karate Kids 6.30pm to 7.30pm Monday and Thursday ONLY £10 a month. Haxby Karate Kids is part of Haxby Shotokan Karate Club, Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL www.haxbykarate.co.uk

Dojo's Friend

Edward managed to catch Dojo's eye for the month of October.


Edward was awarded Dojo for concentrating very hard over the last couple of weeks preparing himself for grading.  This showed as he didn't just grade.....he triple graded!  You might think this has been easy for him, coloured belt, already has practised karate before, but no it hasn't.  Edward has had to forget his old training and focus on a new style.  It is very hard to retrain your mind and body without slipping back into what was familiar and comfortable.  He has managed this fantastically well and it shows great promise for the future.  Well done Edward, now it's time for a little rest and have fun and games with Dojo.



Haxby Karate Kids 6.30pm to 7.30pm Monday and Thursday ONLY £10 a month. Haxby Karate Kids is part of Haxby Shotokan Karate Club, Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL www.haxbykarate.co.uk

Haxby Karate Kid Gradings

It has been a fantastic week all round for gradings.  H.S.K.C had successful gradings with all their members and now The Karate Kids have finished the week on a high.  21 children entered for gradings and all passed!  We had 10 children going for their first stripe (red).  Even though this was a totally new experience they were calm and focused and showed good form.  We then had 9 going for their yellow stripe and 2 for their green. I should give Edward a mention here as he triple graded to his green, and I'm sure with all the effort and continued enthusiasm  he will go far. 

All the children have progressed fantastically and show real promise.  Not only coping with the gradings but with the dedication, commitment( also a big thank you to the parents who bring them) and learning a new language as well!

They have become a team who work and play well together.  They are always quick(ish) to settle down and listen to what is being taught.  Sensei Mike has been very impressed with you all and commented on how you were all becoming well developed Karate ka and looks forward to the day when you move up to the next class.

To say that I felt proud of you all is an understatement, just to be a part of your karate journey has been a privilege and I'm sure that all the other instructors would say the same.

Osu


Haxby Karate Kids 6.30pm to 7.30pm Monday and Thursday ONLY £10 a month. Haxby Karate Kids is part of Haxby Shotokan Karate Club, Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL www.haxbykarate.co.uk

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Haxby Karate Kids 6.30pm to 7.30pm Monday and Thursday ONLY £10 a month. Haxby Karate Kids is part of Haxby Shotokan Karate Club, Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL www.haxbykarate.co.uk

The Adventures Of Dojo Chapter 2

Dojo was lucky enough to visit Evie this month. This is what the pair of them got up to!







Evie decide to widen Dojo's gaming abilities to a game of Dominoes. This was totally new to him but Evie was a fantastic coach and soon had him placing tiles like a pro.  I am led to believe though that Dojo did sneakily peek at Evie's tiles when she left the room. Tut, tut there is no short cuts to being a master and he should know that!











Dojo loves being out and about and he was delighted when they arrived at Creepy Crawlies.  He normally has a fantastic sense of balance, however Gi's and wavy slides are not a good combination as Dojo soon found out!  Luckily  Evie did not have the same problem and was quick to come to his rescue and offered some much needed TLC.











Evie only left Dojo for a moment and look what the cheeky bear got up too!  keeping hydrated is very important when you're hot from running around.  The water was Evie's and she had said that if he needed a drink he could have some of hers,  the Cheddars however! that is a mystery and we're still unsure as how he got hold of them.  All we can hope is that Evie's fantastic manners have rubbed of on him and that he did ask first!








Haxby Karate Kids 6.30pm to 7.30pm Monday and Thursday ONLY £10 a month. Haxby Karate Kids is part of Haxby Shotokan Karate Club, Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL www.haxbykarate.co.uk

Gradings

On the week commencing 29th October, the club will be grading their Karate Kids.  This is the time to show how well and how much they have learnt.
All the children will be taking part and hopefully putting a new coloured stripe on their belts.
We do these gradings at this stage to prepare the children for the big gradings later on. They will become familiar with the structure and format and learn not to let fear and nerves overwhelm them.
We do not need to wish them luck as they have all proved during training how well they have progressed.






Haxby Karate Kids 6.30pm to 7.30pm Monday and Thursday ONLY £10 a month. Haxby Karate Kids is part of Haxby Shotokan Karate Club, Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL www.haxbykarate.co.uk

Haxby Karate Kids -Change Of Training Venue

On Monday 15th October training will be held at Ralph Butterfield School 5.30pm - 6.30pm.  This is due to the Blood Donors being held in our regular hall.

Haxby Karate Kids 6.30pm to 7.30pm Monday and Thursday ONLY £10 a month. Haxby Karate Kids is part of Haxby Shotokan Karate Club, Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL www.haxbykarate.co.uk