Sensei Colin Groome visits Hackbridge

23rd of January 2010

I've knowned Sensei Colin for a few years, when I first moved to Sutton a few years ago and was going through the ranks, the club used to have a Thursday night lesson at the Esporta club in Croydon. Someone said to me if I was interested in training also on Saturday to which I promptly said yes.

The following Saturday I was introduced to Sensei Colin. Since then I have enjoyed numerous lessons at his club, still running in the Esporta Club in Croydon.
During a training session last year he said he would like to come visit our club and I took the opportunity to promptly invite him to come teach a lesson.
A couple of weeks ago he came and it was great.
The lesson started with the usual warm up followed by some basics, we were then introduced to some new techniques, mostly strikes to vital points.
We finished with katas and a series of bag strike exercises.

All in all a different class and a view to a different style of teaching.

I also took the opportunity to get his evaluation of the standards of the karate practiced in our club, here is his response: "I really enjoyed teaching your students and was really impressed with their basics, kata, spirit and good etiquette. You've drill them well."
With his final comments in mind I would like to congratulate all students and thanks you for making me look good.

Here are some photos for your enjoyment.

NEW WEBSITE

Hi Guys,
The new website has just gone live!
Find it here:

www.hackbridgedojo.co.uk

HAve a look!

New Classes

Hi All,

Good news coming up:

From 7th January 2010 the Kicking frog and Hackbridge Dojo will have a new class on Thursdays.
The new class will start at 18:30 and finish at 20:00.
As before both adults and children are welcome to practice together, and prices will remain the same as the ones practiced on Saturdays.

I also would like to inform you that the club will close for Christmas on 26th December and New year on 2nd January re-opening on 7th January 18:30 for the new year with a NEW CLASS.

Gashuku

Hi all,
The time is fast approaching!
Please if you are coming to the Summer Gashuku get your forms in. Only 2 weeks left.
If you need forms I will have some for you in class, alternatively you can obtain them form the skkif website.
Looks like we will have the largest turn up since we started to be part of this event.
This will be great!

dojo kun

DOJO KUN
Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto

Seek perfection of character
Makoto no michi o mamoru koto

Be faithful
Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto

Endeavor
Reigi o omonzuru koto-

Respect others
Keki no yu o imashimuru koto

Refrain from violent behavior

Hi all,
sorry for the long time since last message was left in the blog but a lot has happened in the last months that prevented me from writing in here.
Now I hope to be able to carry on with a few more regular items.
Hope you are all well.
On this message a few updates for every one:
The club is now nearly one year old and I am hoping to celebrate with a small party for the students, if not hope to join the SNSS for the annual get together and celebrate in that way, still to be decided.
Also a group of students are going to participate on the coming Guilford competition.
Hope to send some students there next year, hope you're up for it.
A number of training courses coming up for details see the SNSS website or get in touch with myself.
Have you taught about this years Gashuku?
Well the time is coming and very soon I will be asking for confirmation from all of you.
it would be really great if all could come. So far it looks like we are going with the largest group ever.
Lastly I would like to announce that I intend to start with the Dojo Kun as off this coming week, if you haven't memorised it yet don't worry for the first few weeks I will have it on the wall.
In the next class please ask me for a print of the Dojo Kun I have some to give out still.

Junior Kata Cmpetition

Need to congratulate all students who participated in the first junior kata competition!
It was a great success and we hope to do it again in the near future.

The standarts were very high and that only shows the commitment of all involvedto make our Karate go further.

Here are some photos of the event!

If you require to see all the photos just get in touch with sensei Carlos and bring a cd/rw disk.

HI Everyone here is the final draft for the trip to Portugal!

So far I've got 7 people confirmed need a couple more..

Come on it would be good to spend some time away again.

DAY
TIME
ACTIVITIE
FRIDAY
evening
FLIGHT TO PORTUGAL
SATURDAY
07:30
DEPART TO BEACH TRAINING
SATURDAY
8:00 TO 10:30
KARATE SESSION WITH SENSEI GARY WELCH ON THE BEACH
SATURDAY
TBC
KARATE CLASS WITH SENSEI EDMUNDO REIS
SATURDAY
21:00 TO 22:30
DINNER IN LOCAL RESTAURANTE WITH TRADITIONAL DISH (INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE TRIP)


AFTER DINNER THERE ARE NUMEROUS BARS AND CLUBS OPEN UNTIL 4 AM WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE RESTAURANTE
SUNDAY
06:30
DEPART TO BEACH TRAINING
SUNDAY
7:00 TO 8:00
KARATE SESSION WITH SENSEI GARY WELCH ON THE BEACH
SUNDAY
9:30 TO LATE
VISIT TO LOCAL AREA OF SAGRES
SUNDAY
21 TO 22;30
DINNER IN LOCAL RESTAURANTE IN LAGOS THEN TRANSFER TO PRAIA DA ROCHA
MONDAY
8:30
DEPART TO BEACH TRAINING
MONDAY
8:00 TO 10:30
KARATE SESSION WITH SENSEI GARY WELCH
MONDAY
11:00 TO 13:00
FREE TIME FOR SUNBATHING AND SWIMMING
MONDAY
13:00
TRANSFER TO ACCOMODATION
MONDAY
18:30 TO 20:30
TRAINING SESSION WITH LOCAL SENSEI (TO BE CONFIRMED OR SENSEI EDMUNDO)
TUESDAY
8 AM
TRANSFER TO RIVER SIDE TO BOARD SHIP ( BARBEQUE ON THE BEACH INCLUDED)
TUESDAY
21:00
DINNER IN LOCAL RESTAURANTE
WEDNESDAY
TBC
DEPART TO BEACH TRAINING WITH SENSEI GARY WELCH
WEDNESDAY
TBC
LUNCH AND AWARD CEREMONY
WEDNESDAY
TBC
RETURN TO AIRPORT

Junior Kata Competition

Hi Everyone!
Just to reminder to all interested that comming Saturday 18th October there will be a Junior kata Competition at the Beddington Hall. All are welcome and all will receive prices for participation.
Photos and videos to follow!

First Grading

Kicking frog would like to congratulate all students who graded last Saturday at the Beddington Dojo.

Well Done to all Grades.

Nicola and Stefanie (otherwise knowed as Lisa) well done on the double grading...enjoy it for now next time will not be that easy!

Special mention to a very nervous first grader from the Hackbridge Bedzed Pavilion, it wasn't so bad after all and you did great.

Joel Braim got his red belt!

Congrats!

Great Day at the Arena!

A fantastic turn up of people and a brillant show was put up by the participants.

Special thanks for Anna and Paul for handling the young ones!

Good job to jack with the Nunchakus.

For the rest very impressive show all around, looks like we will have a great competition in September.

Anyone with photos from the event please get them to me in a disk and I will publish them!

Let's take SNSS and the Kickingfrog to a all new level!

How to mop the floor karate way!

Gary shows everyone how it's done!

No practice! just some bruises!

Live at the Arena

Live at the Arena was great!

Thanks to everyone that participated, this event was a great success. I was very impressed with everybody.

My thanks go to all the participants, to the Sutton Arena and to Leon at the BEDZED Pavilion for putting me in touch with the Arena People.

NEW DOJO

HERE IS A PHOTO OF THE PAVILION AT BED ZED.

THIS IS THE DOJO SPACE FOR THE KICKING FROG KARATE CLUB. COOL!!

Free Activitie day at the Sutton Arena

Hi everyone,
On Saturday 19th of July the Karate Class will move to the Sutton Arena for one day only!
Come join us for a two hour event!
And guess what? IT's FREE!!
Not to be missed!
For more information follow the link below!

http://www.activearena.org/news.html

Display

On July 19Th 2008 kicking frog karate club and snss shotokan karate club will be showing off they're talents at an event a the Sutton Arena.

The display will consist of a small demonstration followed by a free

class to anyone that wishes to participate!

So I hope to see you all there!

Hi!

Here is the first post after the official opening of the Kicking frog Karate club.

Thanks to all that turned up and helped take the ceremony to a successful end.

Practice was good too!

For the new starters, it was great to see so many of you and hope you felt inspired by the presence of all the senior grades of the club including Sensei Gary.

He was impressed with the participation and effort of the new Karate Kids.

I was asked by some of the parents if they need to obtain a Gi (karate suite).

For the time being I suggest you wait until you're sure this is for you.

I don't mind if you come in any outfit, just make sure to bring long pants and that they are loose fitting.

Later, specially if you decide to take a grading examination you will need a Gi (Karate Suite).

Anyone wishing to obtain a Gi (karate suite) I will be able to provide one at a good price!

Just check "blitz.com" and let me know.

I also have a number of used Gi's in very good condition and I will be happy to sell them to you at a excellent price.

Look forward to see you next Saturday.

Cosmo

club opening

Hi every one!

Welcome to the kicking frog karate club blog.

Here you will find a number of utilities to help you in your karate live.

Hope you find what you need or you can send me a question or comment on a subject and I promise to publish some information on it!

I have started to post items in this blog a long time ago but it will only be live from 14 June 2008 to coincide with the opening of the kicking frog karate club in Hackbridge.

More often than you think new students strugle to tie up the karate belt!
Hre is some instructions to help you learn this dificult task!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz1Ol6gEY8A

first here is a video link.
I am looking for the best drawing on matter and will get back to you.

What is going on?

You have been in the dojo for a few times but never know where to stand when is time to start. Well that's easy: All DESHI (students ) line up in order of rank, with the highest rank on the right, facing forward. Got it? That's great!

Starting of a KArate class can be confusing for the beginner but with my help you will be fine and know exactly what to do, read on:

When you enter the dojo you should bow to the front of the dojo (Kamiza,or high place).

-The Sensei or senior student will call for a line up, sometimes you will ear clapping or a shout.

- All students line up

Some dojos may have a separated line for black belts normally to the right of the Kamiza

The sensei will then turn to the Kamiza and kneel

- At this point the senior KYU student will call "seiza"(sit) and all students will kneel in order of rank.

- Sempai (senior KYU student) calls Mokuso (you should close you eyes and meditate, prepare yourself for the training section)

- Sempai calls Mokuso Yame, this means end of meditation (you can now open your eyes)

- Sempai calls shomen-ni-rei (bow to the Kamiza as form of respect for the Masters of Karate), this is done in silence and you should place your left hand flat on the floor in front of you with all finger closed together and the thumb making a "L" shape, next place the right hand next to it in the same fashion creating a triangular shape, the forehead rests on the triangular shape.

-Sensei will now turn to face the class

- Sempai calls sensei-ni-rei (bow to the teacher), you should bow as previous step adding "oss" when bending down.

- Sensei now raises and the class can begin

(please note this is the method used in our school, there are many other schools where other components may be used in this ceremony, both opening and closing the training session EX: dojo kun, bow to each other, etc...)