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
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Friday, 7 October 2011
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Grading 25th Sept 2011
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
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Monday, 26 September 2011
Thursday, 22 September 2011
NEW Flying Kick Prefect
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
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Flying Kick Winner!
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
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
This class will commence at 7.30 - 8.30 and will begin on October 2nd
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Mock Grading
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
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
Monday, 11 July 2011
Long Service Appreciation Award
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
see Sensei W.Riley for a brochure or
email us at katanajj@gmail.com
Sunday, 12 June 2011
Middleton Guardian: Bernard Bagshaw
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.
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.
Katana Jiu-Jitsu is offering a free lesson in Jiu-Jitsu at Middleton Arena. Contact them on 07711 600949 or email katanajj@gmail.com.
Thursday, 9 June 2011
Flying Kick Winner!
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.
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Christmas Dinner Dance
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
your places for a
fantastic night of entertainment.
Follow this link to read more about it.
Monday, 30 May 2011
Grading 15th May 2011
Various pics sent in by Kazia's parents from grading day
Alyx preparing for action
Holly and Kazia
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!
Sunday, 29 May 2011
New Club Shop Tab
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.
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
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Sunday, 22 May 2011
Friday, 20 May 2011
Grading 15th May 2011
Junior Orange Belts
Congratulations to all our students who performed admirably
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Monday, 16 May 2011
Grading 15th May 2011
Congratulations to all our students who passed on Grading day.
We take a great deal of pride in our technique and we all performed with excellent Jiu-Jitsu.
Over the course of the next few days we will be showing some photos to compliment the day.
Please feel free to send in any photos you may have so that we can show them on our blog.
Email us at : katanajj@gmail.com
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Flying Kick Winner!
A big congratulations to Kazia Bihuniak
who won the Flying Kick competition for the 3rd time at
Middleton Arena on Thursday 12th May 2011.
This brilliant pic was sent in by Mum.
Kazia won the competition by beating 25 of her fellow students
and then went on the beat a Prefect!
Kazia was awarded with her headband by Sensei W.Riley.
WELL DONE KAZIA!!
Friday, 22 April 2011
Sensei Jack Evans
Sensei Jack Evans performed a demonstration of
techniques at the Sept 2010 grading event at
Middleton Arena along with Bernard Bagshaw.
The video is held on our private pages on YouTube.
Since then Jack has been promoted to 3rd Dan (Sandan).
Bernard has since been promoted to 5th Dan (Godan)
Jack was also promoted to Technical officer.
Bernard was promoted to Senior Technical Officer.
This is a testament to the technical ability of the coaches at our club.
GREAT JOB GUYS
Flying Kick Winner!
A BIG congratulations to Joe Wilcox who won the
Katana Jiu-Jitsu Flying Kick Competition
at Middleton Arena.
Joe beat 25 of his fellow students to get into the final
and face off against a Flying Kick Prefect!
That didn't stop Joe who beat the Prefect
and won his 3rd Flying Kick competition.
Joe was presented with his headband by
Sensei W.Riley for his excellent kicks.
WELL DONE JOE
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Easter Bank Holidays
Some venues are closed over the Easter period due to the Bank Holidays
Good Friday 22nd April at Castleton CLOSED
Easter Sunday 24th April at Royton CLOSED
Easter Monday 25th April at Oldham CLOSED
Royal Wedding Friday 29th April at Castleton CLOSED
Mayday Monday 2nd May at Oldham CLOSED
Friday, 15 April 2011
Mock Grading
Mock Grading has begun at all sessions and clubs for the
upcoming Grading event on Sunday May 15th 2011.
Grading as usual will be held at Middleton Arena
and begins at 9.30am.
Details and the address is on the left hand column under Locations and Times.
Good Luck to all students
Friday, 1 April 2011
Flying Kick Winner!
A BIG congratulations to Nathan Smith who won the
Flying Kick Competition
at Middleton Arena on Thursday 31st March 2011.
Nathan beat over 20 other students to get to the final of the competiton.
Nathan then went on to defeat a Prefect to win his award.
A pat on the back for Nathan who displayed excellent kicks to win the competition.
WELL DONE NATHAN!!
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Senior Black Belts
Sensei Nicola Curran
pictured with Sensei Riley promoted to
2nd Dan Nidan (二段:にだん)
WELL DONE
Senior Black Belts
Sensei Chris Lees promoted to
3rd Dan Sandan : (三段:さんだん)
Sensei Jack Evans promoted to
3rd Dan Sandan : (三段:さんだん)
Jack and Chris were both awarded with the
Technical Officer award
for their outstanding contribution to teaching
Senior Black Belts
More action from Saturday
Sensei Karen Taylor promoted to
4th Dan Yondan : (四段:よだん)
Jason Bagshaw and Glenn Walsh promoted to
1st Dan Shodan : (初段:しょだん)
A big WELL DONE
Senior Black Belts
Sensei Bernard Bagshaw passed his Master grade and was promoted to
Senior Technical Officer 5th Dan: Godan : (第五段の五段)
Friday, 18 March 2011
Flying Kick Winner!!
A big congratulations to Alex Darlington who won the Flying Kick competition last week at Royton Scout HQ.
Alex won the competition by defeating all his fellow competitors and then went onto beat a Prefect to win his award. This is the 3rd time Alex has won this competition and his headband is the reward for achieving this goal.
Alex was presented with his headband by Sensei W.Riley
WELL DONE ALEX
KEEP UP THE HARD WORK!
Monday, 14 March 2011
Junior Black Belts & Gold Tabs
Saturday marked a great day for Katana Jiu-Jitsu as the club descended upon the
World Ju Jitsu Federation in Liverpool.
The juniors performed admirably and collected their Black Belts and Gold Tab Awards
Some of the Parents sent pics directly into us and we thank them for their contribution.
Pictured above: Kameron Howarth, Joseph Boone, Connor States and Sensei Mark
Sunday, 27 February 2011
15 Years at Bradford Uni
This year marks a milestone for the Bradford University arm of Katana Jiu-Jitsu Club
Sensei William Riley has been teaching the students at Bradford University for 15 years and has produced some of the finest Jiu-Jitsu practicioners in the Club.
From Red belt beginners through to Yondan 4th Degree Technical Officers, the students have worked extremely hard over the years.
"The high standards at Katana Jiu-Jitsu are what make it all worth while. Excellent technical Jiu-Jitsu is what we teach and the students and sensei's all work very hard to achieve this."
Monday, 14 February 2011
Golden Glove Winner!
Congratulations to Kameron Howarth who took all the glory and won the Golden Glove award over at Delph on Wednesday 9th February. Kameron was presented with his certificate at Royton on Sunday by Sensei W.Riley.
Well done Kameron and keep up the hard work.
Saturday, 12 February 2011
Junior Black Belts & Gold Tabs
Just a reminder that the Junior Black belts and Gold tabs will be graded in Liverpool at the
WJJF headquarters on
Saturday 12th March.
Registration commences at 8.45.
Good luck to all the students taking part
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Flying Kick Winner!
A BIG well done to Lewis Hopkinson who was awarded his prefect medal at Oldham Sports Centre on January 24th 2011.
Lewis beat all of his fellow students by performing a perfect Flying Kick.
He has won this competition 5 times which now makes him a prefect.
His medal was awarded to him by Sensei W.Riley
Grading 30th Jan 2011
A big well done to all the students who passed their Grading on Sunday.
Am excellent display as usual and the standards were as high as always.
WELL DONE TO ALL
Friday, 17 December 2010
Christmas Openings
Just a quick reminder regarding the dates that our club is closed over the Christmas and New Year period.
Friday 17th at Castleton Open
Sunday 19th at Royton Open
Monday 20th at Oldham Open
Wednesday 22nd at Delph Closed
Thursday 23rd at Middleton Open
CLOSED for Christmas and New Year
Sessions resume as normal from
Thursday 6th January 2011 at Middleton Open
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Flying Kick Winner!!
Congratulations to Joshua Mitton who won the Flying Kick competition over at Oldham.
Joshua beat his fellow students then went on to defeat a prefect to win his medal.
Joshua continues to show excellent Jiu-Jitsu and his Flying Kick award complements this.
Joshua was presented with his medal by Sensei W.Riley.
Well done Joshua, keep up the hard work.
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