http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk en-gb portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk 2012-4-5T00:00:00Z portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#115919 Application to Nijushiho amp Heian Yondan Pad work amp reaction with peripheral vision training and the knife kata Tanto Shodan this was what the core of SEKU were up to in the weekend leading up to the Easter holidays. Strongly supported by the clubs from across the coast of England and the Isle of Wight Sensei Dewey ran his second Bridport training weekend which supports the fundraising for his son Damon. As before the course was a huge success and there was a notable increase in the number of younger karateka keen to enjoy the hard training and social aspects that go hand in hand with this Gasshuku. There is a risk of giving too much away to those that didnt train but needless to say Sensei Dewey 8th Dan ran an inspiring series of kata sessions with some nasty and unique application involved throughout. Also invited to teach were Sensei Galloway 3rd Dan who worked on different drills using pads and tennis balls to develop zanshin and Sensei Hollister 5th Dan who brought his exp... 2012-4-5 10:33:10 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#115916 CAFOD is the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development which works with communities in over 40 countries in Africa Asia and Latin America working to fight poverty and injustice. The agency works with all people regardless of race gender religion or nationality. KENYAN KARATE KID TRAINS WITH PORTSMOUTH CHAMPIONS A young Karate student has travelled over 4000 miles from a slum town in Africa to train with some of the South Easts finest at the Portsmouth Karate Club. He joined the clubs weekly advanced session with the clubs top black belts that included former Shotokan KarateDo United Nations World Open Weight Kumite Champion Dave Galloway. Abdi Dima 18 lives in Korogocho one of the largest slums in Nairobi housing an estimated 200000 people in an area of less than a square mile. He took up Karate at the age of 9 at the St Johns Sports Society a facility in Korogocho funded by the British aid charity the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development CA... 2012-3-31 10:12:47 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#115582 Abdi Rauf lives in Korogocha Nairobi Kenya he has been training in Shotokan Karate since he was nine years of age at St Johns Sports Society in Korogocha where he is both student and acts as a Club Coach. He is a 1st Dan and has recently been selected as a representative of the Kenyan National Team. Abdi is one of a group of members of St Johns Sports Society and their trip of some 4000 miles to England is funded by The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. Korokocha is one of the largest slums in Nairobi and St Johns is a way to give these young people a chance to get out and see the world by means of cultural exchanges such as this. Chief Instructor Mick Dewey Sensei 8th Dan welcomed Abdi to the Portsmouth club and introduced him to the members before the class began. Abdi enjoyed an instructive if not arduous training session under Club Instructor Stacey Crowe 5th Dan. During the training Abdi paired up with former SKDUN World Kumite Champio... 2012-3-30 00:05:39 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#95415 It was another fantastic showing of the karateka from Portsmouth Karate Club at the Invitational competition event that was held at Mountbatten Centre on Saturday 20th November. 2011-11-20 14:45:38 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#89789 On Thursday 13th January Portsmouth karate club was proud to have two guest training Jayne Harsley and her son Joe. What made this visit so special was that both Jayne and Joe were on holiday from Australia and that Jayne started out her martial arts journey with Sensei Dewey at the club. As always the session was a traditional and hard paced class and all enjoyed the training and having some new faces to pair up with. Jayne and Joe both currently practice Taekwondo and we wish them all the best in their pursuit on this in the future. Looking forward to the next visit.What an honour to train at my old karate club in Portsmouth with my 12 year old next door neighbour all grown up now and the 5th Dan Sensei lol Thanks so much Stacey we LOVED the training Jayne Harsley 2011-1-13 22:02:45 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#83967 Sensei Dewey instructed on Tuesday 4th January which was the first Portsmouth Karate Club training session for 2011 and it was certainly a minced pie regreter of a session. As always numbers were looking good at the club but this was particularly impressive as so many have been hit by colds and the flu over the Christmas period. It was great to see Sensei Keith Williams back at the club training after his operation on his knee and we all wish him a speeding full recovery. Being a traditional Shotokan Karate Club the bulk of the session covered the three Ks Kion basic drills Kata Heians and Kumite sparring. As the alcohol and fizz drinks from Christmas were seeping out of the participants pores there was just enough time left to finish everyone off with some muscular endurance exercises namely squats pressups and situps. Good to be back 2011-1-4 21:59:57 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#83969 Each year on the second Saturday in December Sensei Keith Williams holds a Junior Shotokan Karate Christmas competition at his club in Paulsgrove which is open to all SEKU karateka under the age of 16. The competition is free to enter and students get the chance to practice there skills in Kata and Sanbon Kumite three step. This year three students represented Portsmouth Karate Club and did so in an impressive way. Aryton Harper purple belt and Frasier Wilson Orange belt went through several round robin elimination rounds to make it into the finals of the Kata and Sanbon Kumite and both did exceptionally well and showed great effort to get 3rd place trophies. Not to be out classed by her club mates Aine yellow belt performed outstandingly in the final against one of Chichester Shotokan Karate clubs finest juniors to achieve 1st place in the Sanbon Kumite. This encouraging start to their competition careers was over seen by Sensei Mick Dewey and Sensei Stacey Crowe who were... 2010-12-11 22:16:12 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#82002 2010-11-30 19:00:47 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#78745 This year was the 21st year of the Bupa Great South Run which is considered one of the premier 10 mile running events in the world. The event received live network television coverage and had approximately 23500 participants running the course through Southsea and Portsmouth in what is a both mentally and physically demanding challenge.On this occasion three members from Portsmouth Karate Club signed up for the run Rob Wheldrake Dave Galloway and Rob Maynard. With the race due to start around 11am the autumnal sunshine beamed through all morning and helped to draw out even more spectators than usual to line the streets of Portsmouth in support. Im pleased to report all runners completed the race and are just about still walking although it must be said some better then others. Rob Maynard completed the run his first in this event in a time of 14647 Dave Galloway with a time of 11904 and Rob Wheldrake with an impressive time of 11703.Dave didnt run for a charity on this occasion but... 2010-10-24 18:55:05 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76994 Congratulations must go to Gary Compton and the brother sister combo of Desmond amp Katherine who all managed to achieve the prestigious award of Sho Dan at the Black and Brown Belt course held in Portchester on Sunday 3rd October 2010. The three had completed 3 hours of training which consisted of BassaiDai and combination drill work led by Sensei Brian Smith and Sensei Merv ODonnell before the taxing grading its self. The intense training at the club in the build up to this did have them well prepared and Sensei Crowe amp Sensei Dewey took great pleasure in seeing more of their students gain the first steps towards their karate journey.It should also be noted that Rachel from the Portsmouth University Club led by Sensei Phil Bryant was also successful in her Sho Dan Grading and she had been putting herself through her paces with the others at Portsmouth Karate Club in the build up to her grading.Well done to all 2010-10-3 00:12:01 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76360 Priory Sports Centre 240110 Under the direction of Chief Instructor Mick Dewey the SEKU Senior instructors Mervyn ODonnell and Brian Smith Technical Panel members Alan Lewis and Mark Elliott along with Stacey Crowe Squad Kata Coach Steve Hollister Squad Kumite Coach and Terry Oliver Team Squad Manager met at the Mountbatten Centre to prepare for the upcoming Instructor Class. The reason was to discuss and agree the homogeny and ratification of the Heian Kata. Since its inauguration under the leadership of Mick Dewey SEKU has aligned itself to the Japan Karate Association JKA initially and up until his sad death under the guidance of Sensei Kenosuki Enoeda and have chosen to continue along this path. Although we have no direct connection to it we continue to use the JKA for reference. SEKU Clubs Instructors and their assistants attended the first Instructor class of 2010. The individual attendance was good although some instructors were unable to make it through personal reasons and... 2010-1-24 22:43:31 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76988 Congratulations to Rob Welldrake and Chris Farndell who achieved the great honor of Sho Dan and to Rob Maynard who achieved Ni Dan all under the Grading eyes of Sensei Dewey at the Black and Brown Belt course held in the West country on Sunday 7th June 2009. 2009-6-7 22:55:57 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76362 The Honbu dojo was treated to a challenging and powerful session by Sensei Simon Staples on Tuesday 7th April. Sensei Staples is a highly thought of Shotokan Karateka not only throughout SEKU but through many organisations across the country. Sensei Staples himself was once a member of SEKU but is now currently teaching his own club as well as coaching the squad of Sensei Hazards Academy of Shotokan Karate ASK.Sensei Crowe and Sensei Staples have known each other for many years and have trained and fought side by side and each other across the world including their extensive stay at the JKA headquarters in Japan. Needless to say Sensei Staples experience and dedication to Karate has made him truly an inspirational technician which is why when word of mouth spread that Sensei Staples was teaching at the Honbu several guests arrived to train. The overall focus of the session was on hip movement and changing stances to shift the weight distribution and distance between attacker and defend... 2009-4-7 22:52:00 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76364 On Saturday the 4th April 2009 SEKU held their National Championships at the newly vamped Mountbattern Centre in Portsmouth. The Championships are always well attended by high standard karateka from SEKU and this year was no different. That said there were one or two noticable changes made and the new trophies that had been provided by sponsors Viviers Taskmaster UK and Silver Fox Graphic Designs added to the drive of the competitors.As usual the day started with the popular junior individual and team kata events and no sooner had the events started did the success start rolling in. It was a clean sweep in the Pee Wee Individual Kata with a Gold for the young star Brian Garcia a Silver for Carmen Fitzgerald and a Bronze for her brother Suma Fitzgerald The Fitzgerald family already looking like the guys not to mess with.The Pee Wee success continued with Pee Wee 3 Step Kumite in which Brian and Carmen once again found themselves in the final with each other only this time it was Car... 2009-4-4 23:18:15 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76365 On Thursday 12th March 2009 Portsmouth Karate Club and Paulsgrove Karate Club members under took their Shotokan of England Karate Union Kyu grading at the SEKU Honbu dojo in Portsmouth. Grading Examiners Sensei Stacey Crowe and Sensei Keith Williams assessed the students in the usual rigorous manor and both Senseis were overall pleased with the progress made by individual students. The grading was assisted by the junior club instructors Sensei Rob Maynard and Sensei Steph Cass who were both making notes on further areas for development for their ever increasing junior class. Well done to all that graded and keep training hard. Oss 2009-3-12 23:23:11 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76367 The tally of medals was high for the Shotokan of England Karate Union SEKU squad on their first outing in the national competition circuit of 2009 and Sensie Dewey was there to support and witness it.All squad members put in a fantastic performance at the Shotokan Legend Open competition at Bracknell Sports Centre in Berkshire on Saturday March 7 and Portsmouth Karate Club members were well represented. Dave Galloway squad captain was awarded the prize for best overall male following his gold medal win in the mens kumite competition. Keith Williams picked up bronze in the mens kumite and silver in the mens kata. Dave and Keith teamed up with Keiths wife Emma Williams to make an entry to the mixed team kumite scooping a bronze also. Emma was a top class entrant in the womens individual kumite and kata winning bronze in the kata. Joe Crowe delighted the crowd especially his mum with his gold medal win in the junior kumite and fellow club member Rob Maynard put in an impressive display... 2009-3-7 23:41:49 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76368 It was an evening of celebration for Leigh Park amp Havant Resident Graham Rowley as he represented SEKU at the Havant Borough Sports Council Awards at the Civic Offices on Thursday February 19. Graham Rowley was named Veteran Sportsman of the year 2008. Graham used to train at the Havant SEKU dojo until it closed he has since become a wellrespected member of Portsmouth Karate Club. Graham has been training for many years and continues to be part of the competition circuit in addition to his regular training at the Honbu Dojo.Grahams award was acknowledgement for his dedication to Karate and for being part of the SEKU squad that travelled to the JSKA World Championships in Manchester in August last year. Squad Manager Terry Oliver said The event was a gruelling two day affair in which Graham was part of the veteran mens Gold medal winning team and deservedly the title is just reward for a lifetimes dedication to his art. The team also included Shaun Eglington Plymouth amp Lee Hollist... 2009-2-19 23:45:53 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76369 Sensei Mathew Powell 3rd Dan SEKU Squad vice captain was a guest instructor at Portsmouth Honbu on Tuesday 17th February and didnt disappoint.The class began with kicks performed from the floor covering mawashi geri yoko geri keage kekomi and ushiro mawashi geri. I could see from the students faces that they were enjoying the novel way of performing this variety of kicks. Sensei Powell then covered heian shodan and nidan before getting the class to pair up and try out a variety of attacking techniques. While moving around their partner students made use of an array of kicks and punches from all sorts of angles. The senior class covered Bassai dai and Empi with some bunkai .Portsmouth Karate club would like to thank Sensei Powell for his very interesting and enjoyable class and hope that he will return to give us some more to think about in the very near future.Many ThanksStacey Crowe 2009-2-17 23:48:25 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76371 Terry Oliver 5th Dan SEKU squad manager recently taught a session at Portsmouth honbu and was very well recieved by all those who were in attendence. Sensei Oliver coverered shuto uke in a a variety of ways that had the class using their brains to the maximum then for the last half an hour taught the senior grades and gave the enthusiastic class some kumite drills that they could hopefully use to their advantage. It was good to see Sensei Oliver back at the honbu dojo as he trained at this club for many years and I know that it still holds many fond memories for him. Having trained along side him as my Sempai and friend it brought back some good and not so good memories for me being his punch bag for more years than I care to remember only joking Terry. We hope to have Sensei Oliver back for more sessions in the near future. Many thanks. Stacey Crowe 2009-1-22 23:50:03 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76377 Clubs from across the country flocked to Portsmouth on Saturday 15th November to compete in the 38th Shotokan of England Invitations at the Mountbatten Centre.The annual event sees competitors of all ages come together to display their talents.The members of Portsmouth Karate Club involved in Saturdays competition proved their skill on home turf with a tally of six gold and five bronze medals in both adult and junior events.Third dan black belt Dave Galloway stole the show winning the mens black belt kata kumite and team kumite along with teammates Keith Williams fourth dan black belt and Graham Rowley third dan black belt.In addition Keith Williams came third in the mens black belt kumite and Emma Williams picked up a bronze in the womens black belt kata.It also was a day of medals for Rob Wheldrake and Chris Farndell who both picked up gold in the mens brown belt kata and mens brown belt kumite respectively.The clubs junior members didnt disappoint either Joe Crowe who recently achie... 2008-11-15 00:10:35 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76376 Joe Crowe 12 became the latest member of Portsmouth Karate Club to achieve the Shodan grade at the October black and brown belt course at Portchester Karate Club.Joe who has been training for approximately 4 years is also becoming wellknown on the competition circuit.After an intensive three hour training session Joe was put through his paces in Kion techniques Kumite and Kata of which his free choice Kata was Bassai Dai.Well done Joe 2008-10-26 00:06:10 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76375 Thank you to everyone who joined us on our recent club trip to St Malo on the weekend of the 20th to the 21st of September. We sailed out from Portsmouth on Saturday evening on the Brittany Ferries ship the Bretagne. Once on board our group of 23 enjoyed a four course meal in the restaurant before heading to the bar to get involved in an evening of Cabaret. Many of our group took part in the cabaret acts which included musicians singers and even an illusionist. The illusionists glamorous assistants for the evening were none other than Karyn Galloway Hannah Day Karen Crowe and the birthday boy himself Matt Powell. We arrived in St Malo early the next morning and our blearyeyed group took a wander into the historic town for a croissant and coffee. We then returned to the ship to catch up on our sleep during the journey back or in some of the groups case a day in the barA special thanks goes to our group members from the Isle of Wight Mark and Lisa Elliot Saltash Hannah Day and Steve Hol... 2008-9-21 00:01:00 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76373 The SEKU Annual Karate Competition took place Saturday 15th March at the usual venue the Mountbatten Centre Alexandra Park. Portsmouth Karate Club was once again on top form and took home a total of 4 Golds 2 Silvers and 7 Bronze medals.Mens Team Kumite Gold Dave Galloway Graham Rowley Keith Williams Rob MaynardMens Individual Kumite Gold Dave GallowayMens Individual Black Belt Kata Silver Dave Galloway Bronze Keith Williams amp Phill GrimesWomens Individual Kumite Silver Stephanie CassWomens Individual Black Belt Kata Bronze Emma Williams amp Stephanie CassYouths Individual Kumite Bronze Rob MaynardBoys Individual Kumite Under 5ft Bronze Joe CrowePee Wee Sanbon Kumite Gold Brian Garcia Bronze Brandon HuntPee Wee Kata Gold Brian GarciaCongratulations to all the those that entered and many thanks to the officials and supporters. 2008-3-15 23:58:57 http://www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk/page2.htm#76372 It turned out to be another succesful day for the SEKU Team Squad at the Legend Championships in Bracknell Saturday 23 February 2008. The SEKU squad is made up of many karateka from across the country and representatives from Portsmouth Karate Club included Dave Galloway Graham Rowley Rob Maynard and Joe Crowe.Portsmouth Karate Club representatives were involved in achieving5 Man Team Kumite Gold Dave Galloway Portsmoth Graham Rowley Portsmouth Lee Holister Saltash Rob Edge Saltash Matt Powell PortchesterMixed Team Kumite Gold Dave Galloway Portsmouth Tracy Corby Plymouth Matt Powell PortchesterMens Team Kumite 3man Gold Dave Galloway Portsmouth Graham Rowley Portsmouth Matt Powell PortchesterMens Individual Kumite Silver Dave GallowayJunior Under 5ft Kumite Gold Joe Crowe 2008-2-23 23:55:03