ABK Coloured Belt Grading (March 2024) Karate News by Glen Archer - 2024-04-132024-04-130 Before our recent holidays, the first grading of 2024 was held on 24 March at Brassall State School near Ipswich. Congratulations to our students who graded and attained new ranks on the day. Tari Sibanda achieved 5th Kyū Green Belt Brown Bar. Tari Sibanda 5th Kyū … And John Smith is now only two gradings away from Black Belt, achieving 2nd Kyū Brown Belt Black Bar. John Smith 2nd Kyū Well done to you both! Next grading is on 22 June 2024. Upward and onwards! Kaichō Glen
ABK Senjo Grading Results – Sat 17 Jun 2023 Karate by Glen Archer - 2023-06-182023-06-180 It was an outstanding day for us of ABK Tornado Dojos yesterday with four of our students grading and achieving new levels in themselves, and the style. Senjo Grading 2023 (Sat 17 Jun 2023) Congratulations to: Tu Nguyen (7th Kyū Blue Belt Green Bar) Tari Sibanda (6th Kyū Green Belt) John Smith (5th Kyū Green Belt Brown Bar), and Katharine ‘Kit Kat’ Greathead (Shodan-Ho BLACK BELT) In particular, we‘re delighted to add another Black Belt to our ranks with Kit Kat achieving the coveted Black Belt, and being awarded her Ishoa Cross. We give deep gratitude to our volunteers and helpers including Lars Ericsson, Sensei Grant Ahier and Dai-Sensei Marty Smith, and supporters. Together you lifted the day to give it that extra spark to make it
March 2023 Grading Results Karate by Glen Archer - 2023-03-190 Congratulations to our six warriors today returned from battle. 9th Kyū, 8th Kyū, 7th Kyū, 6th Kyū, 5th Kyū, and 4th Kyū. Great demonstrations of determination and grit from you all. Well done! Enjoy your individual celebrations tonight! Gokurōsama deshita (Thank you for your hard work)Kaichō Glen
Happy New Year 2023! News by Glen Archer - 2023-01-012023-04-060 Hi Everyone! Not long now, and we’ll be back and actively training together again. First class back will be 6.30pm Monday 09 January. See you then! Hanshi Glen
Merry Christmas 2022! Blog Karate Muay Thai Kickboxing News by Glen Archer - 2022-12-242022-12-260 From all of us at ABK Tornado Dojos: May God bless you this Christmas season. May His light shine upon you and your loved ones, and His favour find you. Stay safe as we take our holidays and rejuvenate ourselves for the coming year. The first class of 2023 will be on Saturday, January 7th.Our full calendar is on our Events page. With warmest wishes,Hanshi Glen
Congratulations, Sensei Grant Karate News by Glen Archer - 2022-12-212023-04-060 I just want to give a special shout-out and congratulations to Sensei (formerly Dai-Sempai) Grant Ahier who completed the gruelling Second Degree Black Belt (Nidan) Grading on Sunday 10 December. Your dedication over not just the last few months has led to these precious moments of achievement. It’s great to have you training with us, and we look forward to seeing what you do next. Enjoy some R&R over the Christmas break and we’ll see you in the new year. Yours in Bushidō, Hanshi Glen #abkmartialarts #karate #roadtograding
ABK Gathering of the Clans 2022 Blog Karate Muay Thai Kickboxing News Uncategorized by Glen Archer - 2022-10-232022-10-230 Hey everyone! Grab your ticket to this year’s ABK Gathering of the Clans - the end-of-year celebration for members of ABK Freestyle Martial Arts and Muay Thai Kickboxing. 6.00pm Saturday 10 December 2022 @ the Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield. Families are welcome. Tickets available here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=929063&fbclid=IwAR0G4Tm4tcnC2VBBnt7kV1CXKWbyKOQhzoHFbWrhGO-eEgczy3rpivfDVeQ Cheers,Hanshi Glen
Classes resume tonight Blog Karate News by Glen Archer - 2022-10-032022-10-030 Classes resume starting this evening. Looking froward to seeing you all on the floor! ;) Cordially, Hanshi Glen
Kata video links! Blog Karate by Glen Archer - 2022-09-110 Hey Everyone We’ve just updated our webpage on Kata with links to videos of each Kata from Five Yaksuko to Seiinchin. Check it out here: https://wpgwt.toe.asia/karate/karate-grade-katas/
Grading Results – Senjo 2022 Karate News Uncategorized by Glen Archer - 2022-06-232022-06-230 Congratulations to our karate students who graded at Senjō on Saturday:* Nicolas - 9th Kyū White Belt Blue Bar* Tari - 8th Kyū Blue Belt* John - 8th Kyū Blue Belt* Bruce - 7th Kyū Blue Belt Green Bar* Clay - 6th Kyū Green Belt* Cass - 6th Kyū Green Belt* Alex - 6th Kyū Green Belt* Kit Kat - 2nd Kyū Brown Belt Black BarWith special mentions for Clay and Bruce for their performances on the day! … and of course to Kit Kat for the first splash of Black on her belt.You all proudly demonstrated high standards of achievement that you strived and worked so hard for over the last weeks, months, and even years.Your represented the ideals