Ashington Shotokan Karate

IMPORTANT DATE for your diary.
Ashington Karate clubs next grading is now confirmed for Sunday November 1st.
The grading examiner is Sensei John Bruce 6th Dan.
Preparation for all gradings and personal development is so important to everyone.
All KUGB members are welcome to attend.
Further details on the poster.

The KUGB(karate union of Great Britain) Summer Course was held at Lancaster University and finished today following a week of training with the most Senior Instructors in the KUGB.
Sensei Billy Higgins 8th Dan
Sensei Jimmy Brennan 8th Dan
Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan
Sensei Garry Harford 8th Dan
and guest instructor Sensei Caroline McGrath 6th Dan.
Jack Hetherington attended the whole week including the extra activities and had an absolutely fantastic time. In his words
"This year's summer school has been absolutely amazing. I've taken so much away it'll go miles in improving my karate also made lots of new friends which makes for some unforgettable memories. I'm already looking forward to the 2027 summer school"
A fabulous experience Jack.

Sensei Trish attended the KUGB grading examiners training session and course held at Lancaster University today.
Pictured with Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan. Technical Lead of the KUGB.
A valuable and productive day, helping maintain the technical quality and integrity that the KUGB (Karate Union of Great Britain) is renowned for.

Today, the KUGB held its second Grading Examiners Course of 2026 at Lancaster University, bringing together Examiners from across the country for an important day of technical training, guidance, and standardisation.

Led by Sensei Frank Brennan (8th Dan), the KUGB's Technical Lead, the course drew on his extensive knowledge and experience to reinforce the high standards expected throughout the organisation.

A valuable and productive day, helping to maintain the technical quality and integrity that the KUGB is renowned for.

Ashley Gillings Student of the Month for June. Constantly striving to improve and push through the barriers.
Well deserved Ashley

Congratulations Ben Martin with 100% attendance for June.

Sensei Jill and Ethan Carmichael training with Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan. Senior grades covering kata GoJuShiho sho including bunkai (kata application)
Brown belts covering Heian katas.
Thank you karate club for the photos.

Congratulations to Daniel Duncan awarded student of the month. His continued improvement, and dedication to training and moving forward is so well deserved. Well done Daniel.

Congratulations to Ben Martin, Sam Chilton, Rudy Gillings and Ivy McEnaney for achieving 100% attendance in June.
Fantastic dedication.

Congratulations to Ivy McEnaney who successfully graded to 9th kyu (orange belt) today. Graded by Sensei Trish Bruce 6th Dan.
Well done Ivy