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Promotion to 6th Dan

by Bryan Andrews | Feb 24, 2017 | Grading

On Friday 17th February I was awarded my 6th Dan in Karate from Steve Rowe Sensei/Sifu 9th Dan, head of Shi Kon Martial Arts. Quite a few people have asked me what is involved in a Black Belt grading involved and whether it was simply a time served...

5 Tips for raising a confident child – Self Defence 101

by Bryan Andrews | Jan 10, 2017 | Self Defence, Uncategorized

As parents we have an ability and even a responsibility to help elevate our children's confidence to help them become happier and even more successful. Confidence will lead them on the path to success. These 5 Tips for raising a confident child...

Gradings December 2016

by Bryan Andrews | Dec 15, 2016 | Grading

Traditionally December is our biggest grading of the year and the one that prompts the most nerves as it is also the time for our annual Black Belt gradings. During the course of December we ran three Judo gradings (one at the club and two in...

Christmas Closure 2016

by Bryan Andrews | Dec 9, 2016 | News

British Judo Awards

by Bryan Andrews | Sep 26, 2016 | Awards

Annually The British Judo Association hosts an awards evening to celebrate the efforts and achievements that are happening across the Country within Judo for both individuals and clubs. Our Special Needs club at Dove House Academy in Basingstoke is...

4 new World Champions

by Bryan Andrews | Jul 18, 2016 | Competition

A team of 11 competitors from Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy were selected to be part of the England team competing at the World Union of Karate-do Federations (WUKF) World Championships in Dublin between 15th and 19th June. The event was held in...