The latest grading session saw 2 of our seniors achieve their next belts. Gwladys gain a well deserved 3rd kyu Blue and Jamie gained his 4th kyu Green. The Green and Blue belt are both very large syllabus each with over 40 different techniques to learn.
Both put up an outstanding display of Jujitsu their syllabus work was carried out with precision, using controlled aggression, which is a hard thing to master, the art of using just enough to do the job without being violent.
They then also had to carry out 4 rounds of sparring against different opponents followed by ground fighting, this is done to make sure they have the spirit to keep going when they are exhausted and both coped very well.
It was a tough time for both and they didn't back down once, a true credit to the club and more importantly to themselves.

WELL DONE!!!! and CONGRATULATIONS!!! to you both..

Our Wisbech club will be closed this friday 2nd July, due to the hall floor being varnished. sorry for any inconvienience back to normal next week.
thanks John

The Kings Lynn club will be closed for the May day Bank holiday 3rd May 2010. Fridays Wisbech club is open for those wishing to come along, then back to normal on Monday 10th.
See you all back then!!

This week Wayne successfully gained his 7th kyu White belt. He completed all sections to a very high standard. His syllabus and randori were both executed with a spirit that proved him a worthy jujitsuka. He also has gained great ground fighting and kumite skills making him a well rounded member of the club.
WELL DONE and CONGRADULATIONS a grade well deserved, keep up these high standards as you progress through your jujitsu career.

Hello every one, I hope all is going well.
There is good news for Sports Jujitsu competitors.

Students with a Sport Jujitsu background can now go on to Great International events.
FILA (IOC)the World Governing Body for wrestling sports now have up and running a Pankration format that is a NO HEAD STRIKE format.
This style is MADE for people with a sport jujitsu history.
It is now possible to attend open International events, European and World Championships, Pankration is also in The Combat Games in China this year.
So you can see what is on offer, Allan Clarkin GB Team Coach is arranging the following dates for Squad Training and team selections.
From 18 years.
Sunday18 April.
Sunday 16 May.
Sunday 20 June.
Time 11am till 3pm
Venue
Black Knights DOJO Burnley
2nd Floor
Pentridge Mill
Holmes Street
Burnley, BB11 3BE
The mill is behind the Circulation Night Club.
Cost £10 per session.
Please bring GI(kimono),gum shield, groin guard,shin pads,10oz gloves (can provide if you don't have) MMA gloves, refreshments.
This is only the first stage in the BIG picture, the future holds more from youth divisions from 12 years to vets up 56 years.
If you want to take the sport to the highest level then please give your support, you will be in the making of history.
As was said this is first stage, with the European Pankration Championship . Gorlice (POL) 24-26 September 2010, MALE and FEMALE Seniors age 20 and older.
They want to take the strongest team possible also have interested athletes wanting to compete in open events, so turning up is important.
The Weight divisions for the Euros are
Male,60k, 65k, 70k, 80k, 90k, 110k Absolute
Female 50k, 55k, 60k, 65k, 75k, Absolute
Pankratiasts aged 18-19 may compete in senior comp upon presentation of a medical consent.
Please let him know if you are coming and approximate numbers the first sessions is very important.

For further infomation contact, allan.clarkin@btinternet.com

Allan Clarkin GB Team Coach Pankration/FILA
Andrew Brownbridge FILA GB Director for Combat Grappling and Pankration
Andrew Hennessey International Combat Organisation

The Wisbech and Kings lynn clubs will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Back to normal on Friday 9th April.
Any of you who normally train Mondays are always welcome to the Friday session at Leverington Village hall 7 till 9pm.
have a great holiday and see you all back the following week.

A big thank you to all at Springwood Karate for another excellent day.
An interesting and informative day. I would recommend going on the karate jutsu course if you want to extend your knowledge and gain an insight into the hidden techniques of Karate and other empty hand fighting skills.

Anyone interested in seeing the photos please follow the link below.

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/springwood96/27310#