Basingstoke Karate Blog
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British Open Championships
At the end of April we took 29 competitors, 6 officials, judges or referees and 6 coaches and 2 helpers/score keepers to the British Open in London Docklands. The British Open is one of the largest competitions in the calendar with a high standard...
Easter Closure
Just wanted to remind everyone of our closure over the Easter period.
Promotion to 6th Dan
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
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
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
British Judo 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
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...
Katathon = Raising money for Myeloma UK
We are excited to let you know that this year Shin Gi Tai are running our first ever Katathon event. Over the years we are proud to have supported many local and national good causes. Each year we always pick a charity to support that we can...
Sport Hampshire London 2012 Legacy Award Winner.
County Sports Awards Winners Unveiled The winners of the 2016 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sports Awards were revealed on Thursday 17th March at the ceremony at Southampton Football Club. The event was presented by Kris Temple from BBC...
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