Yamaguchi Goju Kai Competition

On Sunday 20th February, two Yudansha squad members and their team of coaches and family, headed off to the Yamaguchi Goju Kai tournament in Grays, Essex. 

This competition was a junior kumite only tournament, and both kumite fighters; Tyrone Briscoe and Gina Boot were able to represent the club at this event. Gina made her debut for the first time at this competition, entering the girls 3^rd kyu above + 40Kg division against some very talented kumite fighters. 

Despite the long wait the pair stayed focused and by 3pm they were on the mat.

Young Tyrone Briscoe was joined by his parents; Pauline and Tyrone Snr, his grandmother and Sensei Marie Anonuevo, at this year’s Civic Award, where he picked up an award for the Civic Recognition of Outstanding Achievement.  

“The London Borough of Bexley's Council Chamber was filled with some very special guests last night (25 February). Dedicated individuals and organisations were joined by family and friends as they were officially recognised for their local voluntary work and outstanding achievements, at this year's Civic Recognition Awards.

All the winners were nominated by members of the public or the local groups they help."

"Rod Martin Sensei 4th Dan; seminar series & guest examiner"
 
The self defence master class series which was recently held on 28th Feb & 1st March went extremely well with an excellent turnout. There was a tremendous buzz during the sessions on "learn fight moves from kata" and it was a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Goju Ryu system. Sensei Rod wishes to pass on his thanks for all the support. He was extremely pleased with the enthusiasm and the standard of the students.
 
Well done to all those who graded at the Club Grading on Sunday 1st March. Special recognitions for our new junior black belts; Gina Boot and Rian Branton.

Well done!

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On saturday 31st January 2009, young Tyrone Briscoe attended the annual Bexley Young Peoples Sports awards. This event is high on the calendar of events in bexley to celebrate achievements at all levels by the youth in the Borough.
Special guests at this event were double gold commonwealth winner Adam Whitehead and Olympic sprinter Mark Richardson. Tyrone won an award for National Achievements for his contribution to Karate, alongside the weightlifter Zoe smith. He was presented his award by the Mayor of Bexley . Asked by a reporter how he felt, Tyrone said "he felt proud and special and wanted to thank his instructors and his team mates for their encouragement, and hopes to go on to better things." - review by Tyrone Briscoe Snr