Article in The Press

An article about Haxby Shotokan Karate Club's Free Family Fun Day on Sunday 19th August appeared in The Press on 15th August. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/other/indoor/boxing/9874292.Family_fun_dat_at_Haxby_Shotokan_Karate_Club/

With kind permission of The Press www.yorkpress.co.uk


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Happy Birthday Brenda!

We managed to surprise Brenda at training last night with a cake and an enthusiastic (if not tuneful!) rendition of 'Happy Birthday to you' to celebrate her 60th Birthday. As well as being the Club Welfare Officer Brenda  is the one who has always made sure that everyone is OK and feels welcome at the club. For those of you who don't know her, below is her story from the first edition of the new club magazine!

I had wanted to learn karate for a long time, I was the mum who ferried her daughters to karate class but never quite plucked up the courage to join in. I have been practising Tai Chi for about seven years and wondered if the flowing moves of Tai Chi and karate would complement each other.

Then two and half years ago I passed Wigginton Recreation Hall and saw Haxby Karate Club training. I had a bit of an argument with myself but finally thought what have I got to lose, went in and asked “Would you consider teaching me Karate”  The man I now know as Sensei Mike smiled and said “ If you want to learn we will teach you”.

And that’s exactly what’s happened. The help and encouragement everyone receives really enables members of all ages and abilities to enjoy and progress. I have achieved my 5^th Kyu (purple and white belt) further than I ever imagined, and am keen to progress further. I am a bit older (well quite a lot older actually) but I believe that with determination and training I can go further.

The concentration I have learnt from Tai Chi has helped me in my Karate. I have had bruises, of which oddly enough I am quite proud, a few even made Facebook, I ache, but in a good way, I achieve the simplest move which has eluded me for weeks and I am elated.  A well done from any of my instructors and I feel like I have won a gold medal.

Thank you Haxby Karate Club for continuing to support me in my Karate journey.

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Dojo's Friends

It is with great delight, that I can announce, that Dojo's friend for the month of July is Conrad. Conrad has used his listening and remembering skills to impress Dojo with his knowledge and understanding of terms and phrases used within the karate environment. His certificate was awarded be Sensei Mike who has also been impressed by all the Karate kids hard work. Well done Conrad!


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BBQ tickets

BBQ tickets are now on sale for our family fun day on Sunday 19th August. £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for children. The Free fun day also includes free classes on self defence for ladies, free karate classes, punch a black belt, soak a shodan, demonstrations and much more. You don't need to be part of the club to come along as it is open to the public. To get your BBQ tickets or to book a place please email info@haxbykarate.co.uk or get them at one of the training sessions. For more infohttp://haxbykarate.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/family-fun-day.html

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New Club Mobile Number

Haxby Shotokan Karate Club has a new contact mobile number. The new number is 0758 324 9115 and we would be grateful if you could use this new number.

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Free School Holiday Activity

Haxby Shotokan Karate Club are holding a FREE Kids karate class on Friday 17th August at Wigginton Recreation Hall. Come along and learn some karate moves. 9am – 10.15am, ages 5-8 and 10.30am to 11.45am, ages 9-15 years. Booking essential. Please email  info@haxbykarate.co.uk to book a place.

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Awarding Dojo

It is with great pleasure, that we announce, Dojo has been awarded to Xander for his commitment and ethusiasm during the month of June. Xander has trained with us since the beginning of Haxby Karate Kids and has never missed a session. We have been promised lots of photo's to show Dojo's travels and new experiences in the coming month, so keep watching this space!

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The Press

York's local paper - The Press featured an article and photo about Haxby Shotokan Karate Club member Holly being awarded her Black Belt (30th June 2012) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/parklife/sports/9791833.Bamford___s_big_black_belt_boost/

(with kind permission from The Press www.yorkpress.co.uk)

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