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HDKI GB Brown/Black Belt Course and Dan Grading

22/03/2025

We have a fantastic day at the HDKI GB Brown/Black Belt course in Liverpool this weekend, with two fantastic sessions delivered by Paul Uren Sensei and Matt Pain Sensei.

The highlight of it all was both Jacob and Joe passing their Shodan gradings.

It was a brilliant showing from both of them, and we could not be more proud of them.

HDKI GB Northern Squad Training – February 2025

03/02/2025

The first HDKI Northern Squad training session took place, and Randori SKC were represented by several members.

Over three hours of training, we worked on various ways to improve our competitive kata and kumite, under the watchful eyes of Squad Coaches Julie Nicholson Sensei, John Nicholson Sensei, and our very own Stuart Amos Sensei.

A highlight for all was seeing Pippa receive her Shodan certificate.

Squad training sessions are an excellent stepping stone to potential future opportunities, and if interested be sure to speak to Stuart Amos Sensei in club!

We Are Expanding!

31/12/2024

On January 6th, along with our Greasby classes, we are opening a new Dojo at Clare Mount Specialist Sports College in Leasowe.

We are so, so excited for this fantastic development.
 
With 2 new classes starting every week, we are able to provide even more opportunities for students both old and new to develop on their Karate Journey.
 
As such, we now have a new name. Randori has a number of meanings, some of which are very near and dear to my heart. A name long talked about between myself and Damion Wood Sensei, Randori is often translated as Fighting or Free Sparring. But, there is more to it than that.
 
It can also be translated as Laundry. During the covid pandemic, a laundry unit was a haven for Karateka across Merseyside, giving us somewhere safe and legal we could train.
 
Not only that, Randori can be translated as Grasping Freedom, something which I feel both myself and Randori SKC have firmly done over the last few years.
 
Here’s to the next step on our Karate Journey!

December Club Grading 2024

16/12/2024

 

Congratulations to all of our students who took Kyu gradings this weekend. 

Over 35 students graded over a three hour period, and as you can see there were a lot of happy faces throughout!

HDKI Christmas Course and Dan Grading 2024

16/12/2024

Taking place at the Portway Lifestyle Centre in Oldbury, members of Greasby SKC has a brilliant Saturday with awesome classes from Scott Langley Sensei, John Holdsworth Sensei, Julie Nicholson Sensei, and Tom Kompier Sensei.

The afternoon culminated in Dan gradings, the highlight being our own student, Pippa, who successfully passed her Shodan under Julie Nicholson Sensei. 

All of us at Greasby SKC are extremely proud, and congratulate her on her amazing achievement!

Inspire Kenya 2024 – Post Trip

21/11/2024

Following his week spent in Kenya as part of the Inspire Africa 24, Stuart Sensei has returned back to the UK.

His time there included nine training sessions over five days, working with both children and adults, with highlights including a dawn ‘early bird’ class and training the Kenyan National Team.

Speaking with Stuart Sensei on his return, he has similarly described his time there as ‘inspiring’, ‘fun’, and ‘humbling’, and he is very much looking forward to the opportunity to return.