2ND SPECIAL EDITION NOVEMBER 2012

NOVEMBER 2012
The Official SEKU News Letter
in association with
Zanshin Press
2ND SPECIAL EDITION
The 30th year of the SEKU Anniversary is coming to a close but the celebrations
continue. The Home International in September was a major success,
showcasing the best of British. The October B&B was probably one of the best
attended for a while and the gym at the Priory Sports Centre was busting at the
seams. The SEKU Squad continues to bring home trophies from all over Europe
and are great ambassadors for SEKU and for Shotokan Karate in general. 2012
has been another fantastic year and been a great way to celebrate the big three zero.
Plans are underway to take the Squad to the WJKA World Championships in Remscheid,
Germany next June and to either Serbia for SKD World Championships or Slovenia for
SKIF National Championships in October. It’s unfortunate that both fall on the same
weekend so there will be a decision to be made. 2013 is hotting up to be another
doozie.
This year SEKU Update has focused on the memories, experiences and the wisdom
of those who have been with SEKU over the years and seen it grow. Some have gone
back in time and recalled the early days and others have simply given us the benefit of
their knowledge and experience. Their memories and insight continue to inspire us to
improve. In addition, this, the November 2012 issue includes a dash of up to date news
plus 2013 Diary Dates etc. so read on and enjoy. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
For more information on clubs, training times, news plus up & coming events visit the SEKU WebSite
www.seku-karate.co.uk - SHOTOKAN OF ENGLAND KARATE UNION (1982 - 2012)
THE NEWS
GASSHUKU 2013
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April bring
another opportunity to attend the Annual
event at Bridport in Dorset. The Special
weekend training course with Mick Dewey
8th Dan will include guest appearances
from one or two SEKU favourites. The
1½ hour morning sessions for Black and
Brown Belts commence at 10.30am on
both days and the 2½ hour afternoon
sessions start at 12.30pm for all grades.
All proceeds go to the ‘Damons Health
Angel Fund’ so be sure to pick up an
application form from your Sensei.
SWING TIME WITH SENSEI PHIPPS
In September Petersfield Dojo hosted
Sensei Malcolm Phipps 8th Dan for a
traditional Nunchuku course. A weapon
that is favoured by Kanazawa Sensei,
this course was a fantastic insight into
the traditional weapon from Okinawa.
With over 20 attendees the course was
well received and thoroughly enjoyed by
all. Sensei Phipps taught with both skill
and humour and the day flowed through
fundamentals, sparring and weapon Kata.
THE SHOTOKAN WAY
Sensei Brian Smith is the big story
in the October 2012 Edition of the
Online Shotokan Karate Magazine THE
SHOTOKAN WAY. The Interview delves
into his background, exploring his early
years of training, his time with SEKU and
his perspective on an array of technical
issues. It is a wonderful insight into
the mind of one of SEKU’s most senior
instructors who has been involved with
SEKU from Day One.
(www.theshotokanway.com)
SEAN TOOK THE HIGH ROAD - - - -
On the recommendation of Sensei
Hazard, Sean Ovans of Neville Lovett
Karate Club spent 3 weeks training at Fife
Karate Club run by Sensei Kevin Slaney
which is affiliated to the Highland Karate
Association. Sean who was up in East
Scotland on business was put in touch
with Sensei Dave Hazard by his Sensei,
Big Jim Sutherland (3rd Dan) who in turn
recommended Sensei Slaney. Sean says
the club was very friendly and the lessons
were extremely enjoyable, invaluable and
thought provoking. I guess it’s good to
step out of your comfort zone once in a
while as the experience is almost always
one to savour.
Chichester Shotokan Karate Club
The Club has recently moved it’s Dojo to
Wesbourne Parish Hall, Westbourne, West
Sussex, PO10 8UL. The Dojo is smaller
than the old university Dojo but certainly
adds something with the spirit emanating
around the room during training. The
location, whilst being outside of central
Chichester allows those in the Emsworth
and Havant areas to practise a high level
of Shotokan Karate-do. The opening
day was certainly marked by such high
standards with Sensei Dave Hooper from
the JKA Honbu taking the class with
Sensei Alan Lewis (Crofton KC) and Sensei
Stacey Crowe (Portsmouth Honbu Dojo)
attending. More such classes are planned.
Also as a bonus, there is a superb pub 2
minutes walk from the Dojo door for after
training refreshment!
Sensei Terry Oliver welcomes all to train
on Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm and Saturdays
10.00 - 12.00 am from January 2013.
IN
SHORTS
IIGO STEVE GOII
Steve Hollister is taking part in the 2013
Brighton Marathon in April and is hoping
to raise a heap of cash for the charity
‘Tommy’s’. Tommy’s exists to save babies
lives by funding research and providng
information on causes and prevention of
miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth.
Without a doubt, it’s a great cause and
this is where you come in. Steve would
really appreciate your support which is
very easy to do. Get yourself on Facebook
and check out Steve’s Page, click on Club
News and make a donation.
AWARDS IN MEMORY
Newport Shotokan Karate Club on the Isle
of Wight presented Awards in memory of
Sensei’s Tony Hunns 2nd Dan and Dave
Meyrick 2nd Dan who both sadly passed
away in July this year. The presentations
went to Bethan Stafford-Bower (Junior)
and Katie Wise-Mellor (adult) at the club
grading on Sunday November 11th 2012.
The awards were for excellence and
commitment over the last years training.
The shields, which were presented by
Tony & Dave’s families, will now be
presented annually.
OH BABY BABY BABY
Is there something in the water or is it
all to do with the Matt Powell instruction
at the Petersfield Dojo? Apparently there
is no truth in the rumour that along with
Karate Basics and Nunchuku Training Matt
is going to add Midwifery to the syllabus.
Congratulations to Jon ‘Dyson’ Watson
and his wife Sharon who both train at the
club on the birth of their daughter Grace
back in September. Also congratulations
to Neville ‘Regular Nev’ Cook and his wife
Claire on the birth of their second child
Elizabeth in October. Not to be out done,
Dave Galloway’s wife Natalie gave birth to
a baby girl named Maisie Elsie on the 18th
September, weighing in at 7lb 11oz. Mum
and baby are doing well but dad is looking
like he needs a good night’s sleep. Coochy
Coochy Coo!!
2012 DAN GRADE ROLE CALL
Attaining a Dan Grade is always a big deal
but it is an even more special event for
those who graded in this, SEKU’s 30th
Anniversary Year. “And their names are”....
Junior 1st Dan Grades were Teri Hansford,
Liam Brown and Alex Stewart.
Junior 2nd Dan was Albert Hart.
1st Dan Grades were Nathan Stevens,
John Watson, Gael Dawson, David Cave,
Alex Dyer, Samuel Rawlinson, Andrew
Melmoth, Simon Day and Jennifer
Shardlow.
2nd Dan Grades were Harry Miller, Sean
Ovans, Robert Harbert ,Jason Hasnip,
Coirle’ Macnulty, Chris Farndell, Andrew
Martin, Ronnie Noades and Frankie
Hatton.
3rd Dan Grades were Zerina Shafi, Keith
Lucas, Jim Sutherland, Nigel Hoskin, Julie
Brifgtman, Robert Maynard and Danny
Walton.
4th Dan Grades were David Galloway and
Mathew Powell.
WHY?
Questions have always been asked
but answers have not always been
forthcoming. Karate in the early years
was shrouded in mystery with rumours
of secret techniques known only to the
Grand Masters. The question “why do we
do it like that” was always answered with
“because I say so” adding to the eastern
mystique of martial arts, somewhat due
to the inevitable language barrier, or to
control western knowledge, so we just
did as we were told. Post grading results
were given with no direct feedback to the
student to aide further progression.
The first SEKU Kyu grading was conducted
by both Sensei Dewey and Sensei O’Donnell
with students attempting the examination
having already known the previous system all
came away ‘over the moon’ with the result.
Their euphoria came about not due to the
examination being easier, quite the contrary,
but in the fact that during the results, time had
been taken to point out complimentary areas
of training along with those areas of which
further concentration was needed for future
advancement. This is something that present
day SEKU students regard as the norm, yet it
still plays a prominent part in the progression
of both students and clubs alike.
For most instructors and students we just put
on our Gi (uniform) and Obi (belt) and just
train without a second thought of how and
why. I have for many years been afforded the
privilege of being part of the SEKU technical
panel where some of the items on the agenda
range from kihon, kata and kumite and how
we can move the organisation forward. Noone resists change more than me, proposals
are put forward, discussed and performed
until a final outcome and standard is achieved.
A prime example of this can be seen in the
kata ratification process SEKU has undergone
over the past 3 years. Initially ‘old stagers’ like
myself found things difficult and alien to my
body, even more so to my memory yet in less
than one month I found that things became
easier and more efficient, the result, a better
Kata. This has also been the case with the
introduction of Jyu-Ippon Sho/Ni, the result an
improvement in all Kumite. The introduction
of the ‘Mon System’ was a major positive step
forward with far more juniors passing Shodan
due to the improvement in both physical
and mental attributes that this examination
demands.
Looking back over SEKU’s 30 year history
we have endured the luxury of consistency,
not in clubs and students (some may come,
some may go) but in the quest to improve the
standard of students, clubs and association
alike. The Shotokan of England Karate Union
has a reputation to uphold in the national
and European karate fraternity. Technical
excellence, spirit, strength and depth along
with unbiased judges and referees, all things
that have come to be expected and at times
taken for granted.
So the next time you are asked “why do
we do it like that” a simple answer will
suffice, “because we are SEKU”.
Brian Smith 6th Dan
SEKU Senior Instructor
Chief Instructor
Lovedean Karate Club
LOOKING BACK
Jim Sutherland 3rd Dan
Jim Sutherland took up Karate in the
70’s and has worked his way through the
ranks to become an accomplished Sensei
running the Neville Lovett Karate Club,
located in Fareham and this is his story.
I saw some lads in judo suits (so I thought)
kicking and punching in the gym in HMS
Collingwood under the tutelage of a Royal Navy
PO PTI called John Mohammed. I was intrigued
and I asked if I could join them. John allowed
me to start training and I found it both mentally
and physically demanding but very stimulating,
unfortunately John gave up karate soon after
because of his faith and so I started to look
around for another club.
I started a club going and also continued to
train with sensei Dewey as often as possible
as I was there for over 2 years during which
I completed my RN technician training and in
1983 I successfully graded for 1st Dan (2nd
attempt). During 1982 (just as SEKU was
forming, a Roman Catholic priest called Jed
Kerslake (1st Dan) took over the club from me.
Jed was a good Instructor and used to train in
Portsmouth as well.
I had become friendly with Sensei Phil Bryant at
Portsmouth and Phil as our Sempai (2nd Dan)
eventually became the official club instructor.
I subsequently graded 2nd Dan in 1989 along
with Phil who achieved 3rd Dan.
I could not find another Shotokan karate club
locally but I eventually located an SKI Shotokan
karate club at St Vincent (1976) and used to
go to Gosport to train with Sensei Paul McKay
3rd Dan. I graded twice under Sensei Asano
who himself was a fantastic exponent of karate
where I met and trained under Sensei Alan
Lewis for a bit in Fareham Scout Hall. (Aah!
good days hanging from the rafters doing pullups).
I trained both with Phil Bryant and Mick Dewey
then until the early 90’s when Phil became
the instructor for the University of Portsmouth
Karate Club. As a result of Phil teaching at the
university club Sean Ovans (2nd Dan) and
Chris Brown (1st Dan) and I ran the club at
HMS Collingwood and every year we along
with Sensei’s Mervyn O’Donnell and Alan Lewis
put karate and self-defence displays at the
Collingwood Field Gun Day.
As I was in the navy I then had a gap for a couple
of years on HMS London on which I picked up
my Petty Officer’s rate, I then came back to
HMS Collingwood to do the PO’s course in 1979.
A friend introduced me to Sensei Mick Dewey at
St Mary’s School for Girls and so I started with
training with the then KUGB and from the start
was drawn by the friendliness and competitive
spirit of Portsmouth Karate Club.
In 1995 I started a club at Fareham College
(as a part-time lecturer for Sports) it ran for
nearly 10 years but unfortunately in 2005 that
folded due to lack of funding. In the meantime
I had opened another club in Neville Lovett
Community School where we still train today.
The classes were huge at this time and I went
along for about a year and then got posted
to Plymouth where I continued to train with
a smaller but equally friendly KUGB club at St
Jude’s Community Centre with Sensei(s) Les
Clark and Colin Putt.
I returned to HMS Collingwood in late 1980
and although only a brown belt (3rd Kyu),
I have recently attained Sandan (small 23 year
intermission) just after the 30th anniversary
championships at Mountbatten Centre and
loved meeting so many old faces once again.
I have completed the EKGB Instructor training
Programme and re-qualified as a work place 1st
Aider for over 25 years. I have trained with all
the SEKU senior Sensei(s) Dewey, O’Donnell,
Hazard, Hinks, Smith, Lewis, Moreby et al and
I still get a buzz from a good training session.
My favourite kata is Hangetsu.
Home Sweet Hom
I sensed an air of anxiety during the weeks
leading up to the big day, however, political
correctness may require me to amend that
statement to “There was a sharp focus on
ensuring that the day was well managed in
order to avoid any hitches”. Whatever! there
were plenty of broad smiles when we were
winding up on the evening of Saturday 22nd
September. It turned out to be a fantastic
day comprising first rate Shotokan Karate
performances from the four countries that
took part. Squads from England, Scotland,
the Republic of Ireland and Wales graced the
mats of the Mountbatten Sports Centre and
we were privileged to watch some superb Kata
performances and nail biting Kumite match
ups.
The day was action packed and this was
aided by the programme format, As there
were just four teams taking part, this meant
there were no heats required and selected
representatives from each country went head
to head from the outset to compete for top
prise and victory for their motherland. Despite
the pressure of national honour, competitors
were all good natured and sportsmanship and
spirit of karate was truly embraced.
Maybe I’m biased but I think you’ve got to
go a long way to beat SEKU in Kata but the
competition was truly world class and the
other three Home International teams were
no push over. The hotly contended Men’s
Individual Kumite Trophy deservedly went
to Martin Sheehan of Ireland who seemed
really chuffed to have won, hugging Sensei
Dewey and grinning like a Cheshire cat when
he received his award. The SEKU Squad won
a fair share of top spot but ultimately for us
English fans the day turned out to be more
about a celebration of Karate and the 30 years
of SEKU. The stands were packed with British
spectators who were predominantly English
SEKU fans but they cheered on all contenders
irrespective of the badge on the Gi.
Sensei Dewey and Martin Sheehan of Ireland
In addition to the tournament, there were two
extraordinary martial arts demonstrations. The
first was a Kobudo demo by Glen Frame and
Marcela Harris from Bognor Regis Karate Club
The Glen Frame and Marcela Harris demonstration
me International
who carried out a series of techniques with
an array of weapons. First they performed
synchronised Kata skills, revealing a variety
of moves and then they went on to show us
how effectively the weaponry can be used in
defence and counter attacking at speed.
Later in the day Simon Staples and Mike
Lynch did a Karate/MMA demo that reminded
us all how lethal empty hand combat can
be where speed and timing are essential for
effective defence against powerful attacks.
The routine incorporated MMA (mixed martial
arts) and it was dynamic and yet somewhat
unconventional at times. It was very exciting
and had us all on the edge of our seats.
Simon attempts a strangle hold from the rear
As SEKU’s official photographer, it was my job
to make a photographic record of the day. In
addition to the high-jinks on the mat a number
of SEKU Karateka from yesteryear and some
old friends had turned up to enjoy the day.
There were many familiar faces attending
and at times it was like a who’s who of karate
with lots of handshakes and man-hugs in the
stands and in the VIP seating area. I was
buzzing around like a demented fool trying to
get the shots and it was all great fun.
When the last of the trophies and medals
had been awarded and the final official photo
had been taken we cleared the arena and I
packeted away my Canon 5D, bowed at the
threshold of the arena door whispered Oss and
breathed a sigh of relief. I made my way to
the car park and was greeted by a commotion.
“Come on Ken, what have you been doing, for
goodness sake get a move on!” The tranquillity
was short lived and I was quickly demoted
from Official SEKU Photographer to Chauffeur
and general Dogsbody - no offence to our
canine friends meant. A group of eager souls
were gathered and waiting for a lift to the Roko
Leisure Centre and it was my job to get them
there ASAP. Sensei Dewey had been waiting
for me to follow in convoy and eventually sped
off without me. I assume that was a mistake
and not a deliberate attempt to lose me - he
wouldn’t do that - would he? Luckily, one of
my passengers knew the way and we arrived
in good time. The Roko was where the four
Home International teams, coaches, officials
and families and friends were gathered to chill
and chat after the action packed day. Copious
amounts of alcoholic beverage was consumed
accompanied by sandwiches and a variety of
snacks all laid on by the SEKU hosts.
It was a long day and I had to get back to
London so I made my farewells early and
hit the road. Celebrations were in full swing
and I could still hear the sounds of music and
laughter from the far side of the car park as I
disappeared into the night. What a day!
Ken Lyons 2nd Dan
THE JOURNEY SO FAR
- - - - - - - - - - - Glen Frame 4th Dan - - - - - - - - - - -
I then started to attend a jujutsu class which
was held in a boxing gym; so carried on with
the physical side but now started to look at
technique albeit again more fun than serious
training.
the karate Sensei practiced Okinawan kobudo,
this really added an edge to our training, I
was fortunate to have many training sessions
after class with Sensei practicing kobujutsu.
His enthusiasm was infectious and the training
always serious. Sensei was very traditional
in his approach to our training always Kihon,
Kata, Kumite; and again more Kihon. The Dojo
was very busy back then and some of the line
ups were pretty large and as a consequence
gruelling at times.
When I left home at the tender age of
15, work took me from place to place and
so consequently, training was varied and
whatever I could find, some interesting and
not so interesting styles of various kinds.
Eventually I found myself at 18 years old
living in the ‘sunny’ town of Bognor Regis.
I went steadily through the grades with
grading weekends being a big occasion
each time they came round. Senseis Dewey,
O’Donnell and Hazard taking the gradings,
many memorable weekends and always well
attended, and of course the black and brown
courses always good.
My first experience of martial arts came at the
age of eight: a dojo across the road from where
I lived in Oxford. Being so young training was
basic and physical: press ups, jumping about
and exercise after exercise; good fun.
For his own reasons Sensei decided to move
away from SEKU and start up his association
SESKA, around 1996. Of course I followed
the direction of my Sensei and he asked me
to open a Dojo for mid week training in the
Bognor area; I did this and now coming up
17years later the club is still going well and
training Wednesday Fridays and Sundays;
Shotokan and Kobudo.
Front Row: Roger Stephens 3rd from left
and Glen Frame on the far right
After looking at various dojos I went along to
the Seku dojo in Bognor and asked the Sensei
there (Roger Stephens) if I could train; Roger
was one of the original members of SEKU and
started training in the early 1960’s. I remember
looking along the line and watching the
karateka moving to the count. The disciplined
and regimental approach of his training and
teaching really impressed me. When the
lower grades were asked to move to the side
for the dan grades, I saw the demonstration
of the kata Kanku-sho, for the first time and
remember thinking “Wow! I want to do that.”
I joined the club and soon found myself going
to Sensei Stephens’ Dojo at Worthing as well
.Training was now 5 days a week and on top of
Two years ago, after over 45 years Sensei
decided it was time for him to retire from the
active side of running his Dojo’s and teaching.
He suggested to me that a good move forward
would be to affiliate the club back to SEKU and
let Bognor Karate club go back to its roots.
The move has felt like coming home and I am
pleased that BRKC is a part of a well run and
respected union. Being part of a larger body
is very good for our club and benefcial to the
students. This year, being able to demonstrate
some kobudo at the 30th year celebrations
was a real honour and it was good to be a part
of the celebrations. All of us at Bognor club
look forward to many more years training as
a SEKU club and will continue along the path
with friends both new and old.
LAND
OF THE RISING SUN
Terry Oliver 5th Dan
May 2012 saw the realisation of a long
awaited wish for me to visit Japan. Of
course this was ‘karate’ related but it soon
materialised that the people, the culture
and the environment added to what was
to be a fantastic trip.
George and I landed on a Sunday and
commenced training at the SKIF Honbu dojo
on the Monday morning. I have trained in
many dojos around the world, nevertheless
it is still daunting to eventually walk into
a Japanese dojo headed by the world
reknownKanchoHirokazu Kanazawa.
The instructors at the dojo are all exceptionally
gifted individuals and immediately inspired us,
(well me certainly, George can be slightly laid
back about such things)! The other students
in the class were very welcoming and over the
next 3 weeks proved to be our new friends.
After that first class Murakami Sensei simply
said “tomorrow, instructor training”. What
could I say – :Hai, arigato gosaimasu Sensei”.
Other than very experienced karateka and
those whose have been to Japan, some might
be surprised to hear that there is no special
formula or system in such classes. They are
simply kihon, but multiples of, intense and in
detail. Kata, the same and Kumite – hard but
fair and repetitive. Of course accidents happen
but you are expected to deal with this because
you are training in the same domain and on
the same floor with top karate men.
A real ‘Dad’s moment’ for me was when George
was being coached by Murakami and Nobuaki
Sensei at the same time. That made the trip
for me , right there and then!
Needless to say, the training was first class
and we experienced challenges every time we
walked through the dojo door. George had
‘special attention’ in these classes and in fact
was required to spar with Wakasakl Sensei
(newly promoted honbu instructor and recent
All Japan Kumite champion) after every class.
Therefore he received a few little reminders
of these classes, but of course this is to be
expected and it is part and parcel of what we
do, isn’t it.
Outside of the dojo, we were typical tourists.
George, I and our friends Rachel Houlton and
Sarah Brown from Seishinkai traipsed around
numerous museums and shrines etc taking
thousands of pictures and generally immersing
ourselves into our new surroundings. While
we were there we also experienced a total
eclipse and 3 minor earthquakes.
The Japanese people also added to our
enjoyment of our visit. They are very courteous,
polite and helpful. Nothing seemed too much
trouble for them. Without overstating this
fact I would say it was a major factor for a
successful and enjoyable trip.
Our Japanese adventure ended with a final
Friday morning class where we exchanged
small gifts with our dojo friends and instructors
and a nice meal in Omori with the obligatory
sake to toast our special trip and some
fantastic memories.
There is only one problem with such a trip…..
Saving the funds for the next one!
2012 DIARY DATES
January
Sunday 6th – Squad Training Session, Judo Club, Sawmills Lane, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2RZ
Sunday 20th – Instructor Class, Portsmouth
Sunday 27th – Squad Training Session, Judo Club, Sawmills Lane, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2RZ
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February
Sunday 10th – B&B Course, Newport, Isle of Wight
Sunday 24th – Squad Training Session, Judo Club, Sawmills Lane, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2RZ
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March
Saturday 9th – The Legend Annual Championships, Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE
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April
Weekend 6/7th – Bridport Gasshuku, Bridport Leisure Centre, Brewery Fields, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5LN
Saturday 27th – SEKU Championships, Mountbatten Centre, Alexandra Park, Portsmouth PO2 9QA
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May
Sunday 12th – Squad Training Session, Judo Club, Sawmills Lane, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2RZ
Sunday 19th – Instructor Class, Portsmouth
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June
Sunday 2nd – Squad Training Session, Judo Club, Sawmills Lane, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2RZ
Weekend 14/15/16th – WJKA World Championships, Remscheid, Germany
Sunday 23rd – B&B Course, Plymouth
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September
Sunday 1st – Squad Training Session, Judo Club, Sawmills Lane, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2RZ
Sunday 15th – Instructor Class, Portsmouth
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October
Weekend 12/13th – SKD World Championships, Belgrade, Serbia
Sunday 13th –SKIF National Championships, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Sunday 13th – B&B Course, Portsmouth
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November
Saturday 16th – Portsmouth Open Karate Tournament, Mountbatten Centre, Alexandra Park, Portsmouth
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December
Sunday 8th – Squad Training Session, Judo Club, Sawmills Lane, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2RZ
Christmas Championships, Paulsgrove Karate Club, Portsmouth
SEKU KARATE CLUB WEBSITES
In addition to the SEKU website at www.seku-karate.co.uk many clubs are taking
advantage of the world wide web and creating their own window to the world
Chichester Shotokan KC - Terry Oliver (5th Dan) - www.chichestershotokankc.com
Crofton KC - Alan Lewis (5th Dan) - www.croftonshotokan.co.uk
Eastleigh & Winchester KC - Nigel Hosking (3rd Dan) - www.karatelessonseastleigh.co.uk
Fitness Factory KC - Mark Elliott (5th Dan) - www.isleofwightkarate.co.uk
Locksheath KC - Nicky Daniels (4th Dan) - www.locksheathskc.com
Lovedean KC - Brian Smith (6th Dan) - www.lovedeankc.co.uk
Mid-West Shotokan KC - Dave Guy (2nd Dan) - www.midwestshotokan.co.uk
Neville Lovett KC - Jim Sutherland (3rd Dan) - www.nevillelovettkarate.talktalk.net
Newport KC - Malc Bradley (4th Dan) & Mick Lambert (3rd Dan) - www.newportiowkarate.co.uk
Petersfield Shotokan KC - Matt Powell (4th Dan)
http://web.me.com/mattyp78/Petersfield_Karate_Club/Home.html
Plymouth Karate-Do - Paul Uren (5th Dan) - www.plymouthkaratedo.co.uk
Portsmouth KC - Mick Dewey (8th Dan) - www.portsmouthkarateclub.co.uk
Portsmouth University KC - Phil Bryant (3rd Dan) - Portsmouth University website
Portchester KC - Mervyn O’Donnell (7th Dan) - www.portchesterkarate.co.uk
Saltash KC - Steve Hollister (5th Dan) - www.saltashkarateclub.com
SouthDowns KC - Matt Smith & Dave Galloway (4th Dan)- www.southdownskarateclub.co.uk
There are also 30 registered clubs advertsised of the SEKU Website
Cartoons by Frank Hatton for SEKU