Katana Jiu Jitsu Club

New Grading Video

2012-01-07T10:29:00.000Z

We have finally edited all our material from our most recent Grading day and we are pleased to show our new video. The material was taken from Grading Sept 2011. The video is listed on our Private Youtube pages and can only be viewed if you have the link. The video is also shown on our "video" tab on our blog.

Our latest video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5qWMh6J1Ig

Our Video page: http://katanajj.blogspot.com/p/videos.html

Thanks again to all those who participated.

Happy New Year

2012-01-07T10:20:00.001Z

Here are a few things we have planned for Katana Jiu-Jitsu Club in 2012.
We are putting the finishing touches to our Calendar for 2012 and hopefully they will be on sale very shortly.

Our first Grading of the year is quickly approaching at the end of January and we have our Junior and Senior Black Belts also grading in March and October.

We are organising the Christmas party for 2012. This year, we will be holding a themed "James Bond" party. You can dress as any James Bond character (Dr No, Oddjob, Moneypenny etc). Last years party was amazing and I am expecting this years to be just as spectacular.

I would also like to thank all our students and parents for supporting our club and all the Sensei and staff behind the scenes.

On behalf of Katana Jiu-Jitsu, I would like to wish you all a Happy & Prosperus New Year

Sensei W.Riley

Black Belt Grading dates

2012-01-06T22:39:00.000Z

Black Belt Grading Dates

Juniors Black Belt

Saturday 17th March 9.45am

Saturday 6th October 9.45am

Juniors Gold Tab

Saturday 17th March 12.30pm

Saturday 6th October 12.45pm

Senior Black Belts

Saturday 24th March 12noon

Saturday 13th October 12noon

All Black Belt Gradings are held at the

World Ju Jitsu Federation HQ

Barlows Lane, Fazakerly, Liverpool L9 9EH

Christmas Dates

2011-12-15T23:00:00.000Z

Our final session before the Christmas holidays.

Middleton Arena

Thursday 22nd Dec... OPEN

We then Close for the Christmas and New Year Holidays.

We Re-Open

Delph

Wednesday 4th Jan 2012... Open

all venues now open as usual

We would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a

MERRY CHRISTMAS
&
HAPPY NEW YEAR

Flying Kick Winner!

2011-12-09T21:19:00.001Z

A BIG well done to Mark who was awarded his prefect medal at

Middleton Arena on Thursday 8th December 2011.

Mark beat all of his fellow students by performing
a perfect Flying Kick.

Mark has won this competition 5 times
which now makes him a prefect.

WELL DONE MARK

Sensei W.Riley presented Mark with his medal.

Flying Kick Winner!

2011-12-09T21:04:00.001Z

A BIG congratulations to Olivia who won the Flying Kick Competition

at Middleton Arena on Thursday 8th December 2011.

Olivia won her headband by defeating over 30 other students to get to the final of the competiton.

Olivia then went on to defeat a Prefect to win her award.

A BIG well done to Olivia who displayed excellent kicks to win the competition.

WELL DONE OLIVIA

Sensei W.Riley presented Olivia with her headband

after she won the competition for the 3rd time.

Christmas Dinner Dance

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Christmas Dinner Dance

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Christmas Dinner Dance

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Christmas Dinner Dance

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What a PARTY!!

Everyone had a brilliant time and we thank everyone for attending.

We had a perfectly executed demonstration from

Sensei W.Riley, Sensei B.Bagshaw and Jake and Adam Dixon.

We had a presentation event to thank all the Sensei's and students from our club.

There were Long Service awards and a Most Improved Student award,

alongside many other awards. We shall be listing them all in a seperate post.

The food was outstanding and everyone had a great time with the Disco!

Im not sure how next year will top it, but we are looking forward to it already!

We must also thank our unofficial photographer Mr Bihuniak

Christmas Party Week!

2011-11-22T20:44:00.000Z

Its Christmas Party week.

Im sure everyone is looking forward to Saturday night.

If you have any questions please give us a call

or drop us an email.

The excitement is building.

We can't wait!!

Flying Kick Winner!

2011-11-20T12:15:00.000Z

Congratulations to Liam King who has just won his FIFTH Flying kick competition.

Liam was presented with his Prefect medal for outstanding kicks by

Sensei W.Riley at Castleton Community Centre.

Well Done Liam

Flying Kick Winners

2011-10-29T12:52:00.001+01:00

A BIG congratulations to Mark and Joshua who both won their Flying Kick headband awards. Both Mark and Joshua won their headbands in close competition, on different nights, against their fellow students and displayed Outstanding Kicks. They then went on to beat a prefect who had previously won the competition 5 times. This is some achievement at Yellow belt.

A big well done guys.

They were awarded with their headbands by Sensei W.Riley at Middleton Arena on Thursday 27th October 2011.

Golden Glove Winner

2011-10-29T12:40:00.000+01:00

Congratulations to Ulani Greene who won her

Golden Glove certificate for Outstanding Punches.

Ulani beat her fellow students in the competition and was

awarded with her certificate by Sensei W.Riley

at Castleton on Friday 28th October.

Well Done Ulani

and keep up the hard work.

Grading 25th Sept 2011

2011-10-28T10:48:00.001+01:00

Parent Contributions

Alyx takes down Dad!!!

Contributed by Kathryn Bihuniak

Masterclass

2011-10-24T23:23:00.000+01:00

Robert Clark

Masterclass

Grading 25th Sept 2011

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Parent Contributions

Contributed by Kathryn Bihuniak

2011-10-20T15:44:00.001+01:00

A QUICK REMINDER
KATANA JIU JITSU
2011 CHRISTMAS PARTY

Our 1st EVER
Christmas Dinner Dance
To be held at the Royal Toby, Castleton

Saturday November 26th 2011

Demonstrations, Presentations,
4 Course Meal and DISCO!!

Book early to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited.

Ask Sensei W.Riley for details

Alternatively, call 07711 600949

or email katanajj@gmail.com

We have to set a deadline so that we can finalise the menus.

Please have your places booked by the latest

31st October 2011

Grading 25th Sept 2011

2011-10-20T15:08:00.000+01:00

Parent Contributions

Contributed by Kathryn Bihuniak

Grading 25th Sept 2011

2011-10-11T21:52:00.000+01:00

Parent Contributions

Sent in by Craig Goodall

http://creativegrafx.co.uk/

Grading WJJF Liverpool

2011-10-09T23:03:00.001+01:00

Our Juniors descended upon the

WJJF HQ in Liverpool this weekend

and were graded for

Black Belts and Gold Tab awards.

A huge congratulations to all our students

who passed their grading. An excellent

standard was shown as usual.

A special mention to Hannah and Matthew

who passed their Black Belt and we are told by their

Sensei that they were brilliant!!

Grading 25th Sept 2011

2011-10-08T22:50:00.000+01:00

Parent Contributions

Erin promoted to White Belt

2011-10-07T20:37:00.000+01:00

Erin Turner Promoted to

WHITE BELT

A big congratulations to Erin Turner who

has just been promoted to White Belt.

Erin was presented with her certificate by

Sensei W.Riley at Middleton Arena on

Thursday 6th October 2011

Grading 25th Sept 2011

2011-10-04T10:02:00.002+01:00

Parent Contributions

Jake and Adam Dixon promoted to

Senior 1st Degree Shodan

Ethan Smith promoted to Orange Belt

Alyx & Kazia Bihuniak &

Ethan promoted to Orange Belt

NEW Senior Black Belts

2011-10-03T17:54:00.001+01:00

A HUGE congratulations to Simon Ainsworth and Chris Ward for
passing their Black Belt grading at the
WJJF Headquarters in Liverpool

on Saturday 2nd October 2011.

As always a very high standard is set and our students

continue to make Katana Jiu-Jitsu Club very proud.

Grading 25th Sept 2011

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Junior to Senior Black Belt

Grading 25th Sept 2011

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Junior Kobudo Belts

Grading 25th Sept 2011

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Senior Belts

Grading 25th Sept 2011

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Junior Green Belts and Above

Grading 25th Sept 2011

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Junior Orange Belts

Grading 25th Sept 2011

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Junior Yellow Belts

Grading 25th Sept 2011

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Junior White Belts

Grading 25th Sept 2011

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Junior Red Belts

Grading 25th Sept 2011

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Various action shots from Grading at Middleton Arena

NEW Flying Kick Prefect

2011-09-22T17:52:00.000+01:00

This week we offer a big congratulations to Lauren Dudson-McGovern.

Lauren has now won the Flying Kick competition 5 times!

When a student reaches this accolade we reward them with a medal.

This is quiet an achievement, and Lauren joins the other

club prefects who have displayed outstanding kicks.

WELL DONE

Flying Kick Winner!

2011-09-08T16:36:00.000+01:00

A BIG congratulations to Lauren Dudson McGovern who won the

Flying Kick Competition at

Middleton Arena on Thursday 11th August 2011.

Lauren won her headband by defeating over 25

other students to get to the final of the competiton.

Lauren then went on to defeat a Prefect to win her award.

A BIG well done for Lauren who displayed excellent kicks to win the competition.

WELL DONE LAUREN

Sensei W.Riley presented Lauren with her headband.

New Senior Class

2011-09-08T16:30:00.000+01:00

Our Senior class has extended to Sunday's at Royton

This class will commence at 7.30 - 8.30 and will begin on October 2nd

Mock Grading

2011-08-23T14:29:00.000+01:00

Grading is fast approaching and

we will be starting Mock Grading

after the Bank Holiday break.

Grading is

Sunday 25th September at Middleton Arena

and will commence from 9.30am

Bank Holiday Closure

2011-08-23T14:13:00.000+01:00

We are CLOSED on

Monday 29th August 2011

at Oldham Sports Centre

for the Bank Holiday

There are alternative sessions available on the

Thursday for Juniors and Seniors at Middleton Arena

Long Service Appreciation Award

2011-07-11T21:53:00.001+01:00

10 YEAR LONG SERVICE

APPRECIATION AWARD

We will be awarding some of our students with a

10 Year Long Service Appreciation Award

at this years Christmas Dinner Dance.

If you qualify for this award which requires a minimum 10 years at Katana Jiu-Jitsu Club

then please contact Sensei W.Riley at your next class or

email us at katanajj@gmail.com

If you need any information on this years Christmas Dinner Dance,

please follow this link

http://katanajj.blogspot.com/p/christmas-dinner-dance.html

see Sensei W.Riley for a brochure or

email us at katanajj@gmail.com

Robert Clark Masterclass 2011

2011-07-07T23:40:00.000+01:00

The Robert Clark Masterclass

22nd October 1pm - 4pm

Black Belt only

Students invited below:

William Riley 8th Degree
Bernard Bagshaw 5th Degree
John Turner 4th Degree
Karen Taylor 4th Degree
Mark Lockett 3rd Degree
Chris Lees 3rd Degree
Steven Peers 3rd Degree
Jason Bagshaw 1st Degree
Glenn Walsh 1st Degree
Adam Dixon 1st Degree
Jake Dixon 1st Degree
Chris Ward 1st Degree
Simon Ainsworth 1st Degree

If your not listed and would like to attend
please contact us by email or see Sensei Riley
as soon as possible.
katanajj@gmail.com

Middleton Guardian: Bernard Bagshaw

2011-06-12T12:18:00.002+01:00

Middleton Guardian article regarding Bernards Master Grade

Martial arts expert Bernard Bagshaw hasn’t let being deaf from birth get in his way. Nor has he let being diagnosed with learning difficulties stop him from becoming one of the country’s top Ju-Jitsu artists.

The 48-year-old, who trains at Middleton Arena, has just been awarded his fifth degree master grade in the martial art he has spent the last 20 years mastering.
It means he can now grade other students and has just been selected to attend the World Jiu-Jitsu Federation annual meeting in Italy.

Bernard says taking on the ancient Japanese martial art has given the chance to turn his life round. He said: "Jiu-Jitsu has shaped my life and empowered me to overcome all manner of difficulties that my disability presents.
"Through my dedication and willingness to make a change in my life, I have become a different person to my younger self.
"My self confidence allows me to overcome tasks that I would never have attempted in my younger days.

"I am very proud to be part of the Katana Jiu-Jitsu club."
Bernard first took up Jiu-Jitsu 20 years ago after being inspired by the films of Bruce Lee.
He said: "My Jiu-Jitsu discipline gives me the inner strength and will to tackle everyday things that are taken for granted, but with a disability are taxing.
"I will continue to progress with my discipline and further improve my technique and skills.
"We have to adapt to everyday situations and Jiu-Jitsu is not bound by laws of sport.
"Jiu-Jitsu is a self defence and real life street situations mean you have to adapt your defence to suit the circumstances."
But the accolades have not come easily for Bernard.
He trains at Katana Jiu-Jitsu, based at Middleton Arena, for three-hours a day and up to six times a week.

He is now looking forward to telling his story the World Jiu-Jitsu Federation after being hand packed by Soke Robert Clarke to represent the club there.

Katana Jiu-Jitsu is offering a free lesson in Jiu-Jitsu at Middleton Arena. Contact them on 07711 600949 or email katanajj@gmail.com.

http://menmedia.co.uk/middletonguardian/news/s/1423131_how-i-fought-disability-to-master-martial-art-

Flying Kick Winner!

2011-06-09T22:48:00.001+01:00

A BIG congratulations to Leah Dudson McGovern who won the

Flying Kick Competition at

Middleton Arena on Thursday 2nd June 2011.

Leah won her headband by defeating over 20

other students to get to the final of the competiton.

Leah then went on to defeat a Prefect to win her award.

A BIG well done for Leah who displayed excellent kicks to win the competition.

WELL DONE LEAH

Sensei W.Riley presented Leah with her headband.

Christmas Dinner Dance

2011-06-08T10:05:00.001+01:00

Christmas Dinner Dance

Deadline

We are looking forward to our 1st EVER Christmas Dinner Dance and the event is now starting to gather some momentum.

We are taking lots of bookings

but must remind everyone of the deadline.

We ask that all places are booked by

31st October 2011.

Please support your club and book
your places for a

fantastic night of entertainment.

Follow this link to read more about it.

http://katanajj.blogspot.com/p/christmas-dinner-dance.html

Grading 15th May 2011

2011-05-30T14:28:00.007+01:00

Various pics sent in by Kazia's parents from grading day

Alyx preparing for action

Holly and Kazia

Kazia preparing to throw Holly

Kazia and Holly collecting their new certificates

Alyx and Kazia after grading with their new belts

Sensei Riley flanked by Kazia and Alyx,

showing their new certificates after grading

Alyx takes down Dad!

New Club Shop Tab

2011-05-29T11:58:00.001+01:00

We have a new Club Shop Tab at the top of our Blog for any equipment that you need.

This includes Uniforms, badges and all Kobudo weapons.

We are also increasing our clothing range and already have T-Shirts available.

Please support your club and purchase any equipment directly from Sensei Riley.

You can also email any enquires or questions to katanajj@gmail.com

Thank You for your support

New Wall Defence video

2011-05-26T22:19:00.001+01:00

Our new wall defence video clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egaKrnW0oIc

Grading 15th May 2011

2011-05-26T17:43:00.000+01:00

Senior Kobudo