In March the Shogun Karate Club participated in the English Karate Organisation, English and European Championships held in Birmingham. This was the first time that the club has entered the E.K.O Championships since we joined the association last year.

Three members of the club entered the Sparing section of the competition and all got through to the main rounds. The club is very proud of the performance of the students and is hoping to build on our success next year by increasing the number of students participating in both areas of the competition.

Mr G. Munns, the Chief Instructor, has asked Sensei Mick Taylor to take charge of the competition sparing training and Sensei Alex Lowe to lead the Competition Kata (Form) training in preparation for the championships next year. In which both Sensei Mick and Alex as well as a selecting of students are planing to enter.

The club has a full written syllabus based on the teachings of Sensei Keinosuke Enoeda 9th Dan (9th level black belt) which is supplemented by both Kumite & Kata training for Competition, in accordance with the EKO competition rules. The club takes the safety of the students very seriously to this end all sparing by under 16’s is completely non-contact and the club has a full range of sparing safety equipment which is used where appropriate.

The Shogun Karate Club trains at the Dormansland Parish Room, the Platt. On Wednesdays 6-8pm and Saturdays 10-12noon. The club has an active Child Protection Policy as well as Child Protection Officers. All instructors and students are fully insured. For more information contact Mr G. Munns on 01342 834368 or visit our web site at uk.geocities.com/shogunkarateclub.