March 2011 Grading Results and Club Pictures

Grading Results and Club Pictures, a set on Flickr.

Kickboxkarate March 2011 Grading Results and Club Pictures

Team Spirit Squad Training This Saturday!

Team Spirit Squad Training Open To All Grades
This Saturday 26th March 2011

12.15 pm to 1.15 pm
Dorking Sports Centre

Reigate Rd, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SN

This session is for anyone beginners to advanced. Calling all those who want to improve their sparing and become a part of the Team Spirit Fighting Squad.

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

INTENSIVE POINT FIGHT TRAINING BRISTOL

INTENSIVE POINT FIGHT TRAINING LEVEL 1
BRISTOL (ENG) 19-20 MARCH 

James Harris, George Harris, Kelly Thaxter and Sean McCarthy attended Intensive point fight training in Bristol held on the 19^th and 20^th March 2011. The session was held by Gregorio Di Leo from Italy who is 4x World Champion and 2x European Champion.

The purpose of the first level training is to acquire a technical, tactical, strategic and mental base of modern Point Fight. The content of the trainings are different each time so participants can take part as many times as they want learning each time different ‘intensive point fight secrets', this way gaining a better perspective to the Intensive point fight mentality

The structure of each training varies, depending on the athletes participating and their level of skills.

The training is for those who plan to improve their fighting style by working on basic techniques in point combat and learn how to use it in the competitive environment.

The training is also for instructors or masters who are open minded and want to learn new things in the methodology of Point Fight and try a new approach to fighting.

The training is for the talented young athletes who want to grow in a competitive environment and need to learn to fight in a high levelled training.

To find out more about Intensive point fight training visit: http://www.intensivepointfighttraining.com/home/home.php?lang=EN

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

Grading Practice and Grading Results

Grading Practice and Grading Results

On Sunday 13^th March 2011 students came together for a 3 hour course to practice towards their grading. Well done to all who attended it was a tough 3 hours to complete and I am sure all who took part helped to improve their technique and overall score.

Grading Results

Monday 14th March Beare Green Results

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Tuesday 15th March Dorking Results

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Wednesday 16th March Redhill Results

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Friday 18th March Crawley Results 

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Well done if you passed! If you have passed you will receive your belts at your next session.

Mole Valley Youth Showcase Awards 2011

Two members from Kickboxkarate were up for awards at the Mole Valley Youth Showcase Awards held at Dorking Halls on Friday 20^th 2011.

 Kym Gamble- Nomination for Youth Professional Award

Kym was nominated to recognise the particular achievement of working with or supporting young people and youth achievement.

George Harris- Nomination for Youth Sporting Achievement Award

George was nominated for achieving a personal goal in sports and displaying particular talent in sports.

Unfortunately Kym and George did not win the awards but being nominated for both these awards is an achievement in its own right. Well done to you both for your hard work and contribution to the club. Without you both Kickboxkarate would not be what it is today.

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

Kickboxkarate March Club Gradings

Kickboxkarate March Club Gradings

Date of Gradings 14th - 16th March 2011

Monday 14th

Beare Green

Tuesday 15th

Dorking

Wednesday 16th

Redhill

Please Note Gradings take place during the normal class lesson times but might over run slightly for higher grades to complete their syllabus. Junior students must have all their assessments to be able to grade.

What you must bring to Grading lesson :- 

• Valid Licence Book

• Appropriate uniform, with SKF badge and current belt 

• Sparring equipment (see separate grade requirement sheet) 

• Payment for Grading

Fail to provide the above may result in the student being unable to grade or points deducted from their grading.

Grading Fee Juniors & Adults

(Gradings can now be paid via the Kickboxkarate Online Store)

£20 Coloured Belts (Grading from white belt and up)

£30 Grading to Brown Belts 

Gradings above Brown Belt can only be obtained on courses. Other than in special circumstances, which only senior grading instructors can authorise.

Any queries please contact 

07941838668

kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk

To pay online visit the Kickboxkarate Online Store

Kickboxkarate Grading Requirements

Gradings

Syllabus

Take a look and let me know if you need anymore information.

Best wishes

Sean

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

Irish Open 4th-7th March 2011

Irish Open 2011

Kelly Thaxter, Sean Mccarthy and Jacey Cashman went to Compete at the Irish Open in Dublin. The Irish Open is one of the largest tournaments with over 2200 competitors attending.

Kelly entered in both the women -65kg novice and intermediate section but unfortunately due to the high standard of the event she did not place in the medals.

Jacey made it to the quarter finals of his division out of the 97 competitiors in his category advanced mens -74kg.

Sean placed 3^rd out of the 82 competitors in his category advanced mens -69kg.

Click on this link to see Sean fighting: CLICK HERE

Click on this link for the photos of the event: CLICK HERE
Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

Sports Awards 2010 Kickboxkarate Winners!

Kickboxkarate win the 2010 Sports Awards team of the year

The Lingfeild Park Racecourse was the venue for the 2010 Sports Awards. Kickboxkarate were nominated for team of the year in early January other nominations included: Dorking Rugby Club, Westcott Cricket Club and Dorking Athletics Club in the same category. Sean McCarthy instructor of kickboxkarate was also nominated for sports personality. 

The results were sent out a few weeks before the awards night so Sean knew that Kickboxkarate  had won team of the year before the awards night. As a surprise Sean didn't tell the team the results. 

Nine members and people who help out at the club were invited to attend the presentation night. 

The night included a three course meal with complementary drinks all night. The awards was presented by Nicolas Owen the famous news presenter and a player from the England womens national cricket team.

Team Kickboxkarate would like to thank everyone who voted. Please have a read of the next dorking advertiser to see the write up.

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

Kickboxkarate Club Grading

Kickboxkarate Club Grading will take place on:


The Kickboxkarate Grading Practice will take place on:
13th March 2011 Dorking


The Kickboxkarate Club Grading's will take place on:
14th March 2011 Beare Green
15th March 2011 Dorking
16th March 2011 Redhill

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

WAKO British Championships 2011

Kickboxkarate at the WAKO British Championships 2011

Kickboxkarate / SKF went to the WAKO British Championships in Nottingham on Sunday 27th February 2011 and returned with 4 gold medals and 1 bronze medal!

Well done to Bronze medallist ranked 3rd in the country -52kg:

James Harris

Well done to British Champion ranked no 1 in the country -32kg

George Harris

Well done to British Champion ranked no 1 in the country -74kg

Jacey Cashman

Well done to British Champion ranked no 1 in the country in two divisions -63kg and -69kg:

Sean McCarthy

Congratulations team you all deserved it after all the hard work you have put in on your training it has paid off! I look forward to the junior’s competing in the European Championships and the senior’s competing in the World Championships later on in the year when we will bring back more gold!

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

Outdoor Training Night

Outdoor Training Night

There will be an outdoor training night Monday 7th in Beare Green as the hall is unavailable for the evening.

Kids Class: 6.00 pm

Adults Class: 7.30 pm

The night will include:

Running

Fitness

Stretching

Padwork (Only if good weather)

Self Defence (Only if good weather)

Grading Practice (Only if good weather)

All students are reminded to bring suitable clothing. Please arrive on time if you are late you may miss the training session as we will be on a run.

Remember: Please bring suitable clothing NO CLUB KIT!

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

Team Spirit

Team Spirit 

What is TEAM SPIRIT?

TEAM SPIRIT is open to all Kickboxkarate / SKF members regardless of grade or ability. The Team is aimed at those who wish to do competition. Please come along to experience coaching from some of the top fighters in the world. TEAM SPIRIT is a non-profit squad aimed to help students develop in competition all the funds received will go directly back into the fighters.

A message from Sean:

Hello all long time no speak. You all have my full apologies for nothing happening with Team Spirit recently. The reason for there being no squad training is that I have been busy with classes and other personal stuff. I have been working hard today organising the squad and trying to work out what is the best way to run things for the team and move us forward. We do face a problem in moving the team forward. The problem we face is that there are so many other things going on Sundays. There are tournaments, Squad Trainings and other events happening nearly every Sunday.

Solution:

A 1 hour Sparing session held at my sparing class 12.15pm to 1.15pm at Dorking Sports Centre on the last Saturday of every month. This will be a free session there will be no charge. It would be a good way to meet up on a regular basis as a team and bond.

I will try and get a squad training in at least once every two months. The first date I could get this year was 22^nd May and that was the closest date to February I could find where there is no other events taking place.

I am happy if a coach of team spirit can hold a squad training before the 22^nd May without colliding with other events. Please contact me if you as a coach could hold a squad training.

Team Selection:

I will be working on a formal selection process for the team along with all the other coaches of Team Spirit. More news will be coming soon.

I look forward to seeing you all at 12.15pm for a 1 hour sparing session at Dorking Sports Centre on the 26^th March!

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

Important update: No Classes Thursday 3rd March 2011

Important update: No Classes Thursday 3rd March 2011

Sorry unfortunately the class will have to be cancelled on Thursday 3rd March 2011. Please arrange to train on another night. I tried my best to find an instructor to cover the class but I was unsuccessful.

The reason for the class being cancelled is because the club has been nominated for Team of the Year at the Surrey Advertiser Sports Awards 2010 held at Lingfield Park Racecourse.

Sorry for any problems caused.

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

Cimac Superleage 
Windsor 13th February 2011

Cimac superleague results:

Chloe Tullett 1st
Kelly Thaxter 2nd
James Harris 3rd 
David Wickenden 4th

Well done to George Harris who narrowly lost to the British number one by 2 points in the second round. 

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

Athens Challenge 2011

Athens Challenge 2011

Everyone on the team came back with a medal!

Results:

George Harris: 3^rd place

James Harris: 1^st place

Kelly Thaxter: 3^rd place

Sean McCarthy: 3^rd place

Jacey Cashman: 3^rd place

Pictures from the tournament will be on this link:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=613292&id=759455253&l=bb4ffb6794

Videos from the tournament will be posted on the Kickboxkarate You Tube page. Click on this link:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Kickboxkarate?feature=mhum

(Please allow a few days for all the photo's and videos to be uploaded)

On the 5^th and 6^th February 2011 Kickboxkarate students James Harris, George Harris and Kelly Thaxter went out to fight at the Athens Challenge in Greece along with the two Instructors Jacey Cashman and Sean McCarthy. Sean and Jacey were fighting along with three other team mates from the newly formed Team SAP UK who is sponsored by the martial arts brand SAP.

The Team Arrived on the Friday afternoon where we weighed in for our divisions and prepared for the competition over the next two days. Saturday was the open weight divisions and team event. All fighters fought in their open weight divisions but unfortunately did not place. Next up was the team event Team SAP UK won the first round with ease but narrowly lost to the Italian national team (Team Best fighter) in the second round. Team Best fighter placed 2^nd overall.

We woke up early on Sunday for the individual weight classes for both kids and adults. In the advanced kids section George Harris was first to kick off the day receiving 3^rd place for his efforts. James Harris won his weight class receiving 1^st place in the black belt section. Kelly Thaxter entered in the intermediate adults section and received 3^rd place. Sean McCarthy and Jacey Cashman both received joint 3^rd place fighting in the same weight class. Fellow Team SAP UK member Lee Thackrah received 3^rd place in his weight class as well.

It was a great trip and an excellent experience had by all. Thank you to Sue Harris, Richard Harris and Tony Cashman who was behind the team and supporting everyone over the weekend.

The next tournament will be Windsor:
CIMAC SUPERLEAGUE
SUNDAY 13 FEBRUARY
Windsor Leisure Centre, Clewer Mead, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5JB
M4 Junction 6 A332

If you would like to attend please speak to Sean for more details.

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

 

Important update: No Classes Thursday 3rd March 2011

Sorry unfortunately the class will have to be cancelled on Thursday 3rd March 2011. Please arrange to train on another night. I tried my best to find an instructor to cover the class but I was unsuccessful.

The reason for the class being cancelled is because the club has been nominated for Team of the Year at the Surrey Advertiser Sports Awards 2010 held at Lingfield Park Racecourse.

Sorry for any problems caused.

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com

The WON (The Watford Open Nationals)

The WON (The Watford Open Nationals)

On the 30^th January 2011 we took a team to compete at The Won tournament in Watford. Here are the results:

David Wickenden 2^nd place

Kelly Thaxter 2^nd Place

Laura Fitch 4^th Place

Sean McCarthy 3^rd place x 3

Jacey Cashman 1^st place and 3^rd place.

Well done to James Harris and George Harris who fought well but did not manage to place this time.

Contact: Sean McCarthy Mobile: (07941) 838 668 Email: kickboxkarate@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kickboxkarate.com