Celebrating another successful year at the Christmas Party 20 December 2015 Thank you to everyone that supported the Backwell Karate and Nailsea Karate Christmas Party today! Over a hundred of you baked, danced and generally through yourselves into the spirit of it. A multitude of stylish Christmas jumpers and an amazing atmosphere! So many people helped and got stuck in, so thanks for making it such a great party. Read more > > > Outstanding results at grading and children's competition 6 December 2015 Congratulations to all those members that passed their kyu gradings on Sunday 6th December, and also to the outstanding success of our under 16s at the Bill Winfield Memorial Children's competition. Read more > > > Second Dan Success for Duo 5 December 2015 Congratulations to Ian Connell and Nicki Watts, who both passed their second dan grading examinations today. Ian and Nicki were put through their paces by Sensei Andy Sherry (9th Dan) and Sensei Frank Brennan (8th Dan) in both the pre-grading training session and the grading itself. Ian and Nicki inspire many adults at the club – and beyond – with their determination to succeed and sheer hard work. Read more > > > Venue change on Friday 20th November 17 November 2015 Please note that due to another booking being placed in the Parish Hall over the top of our usual Friday classes, training on Friday 20th November will take place at Nailsea School. For those that train at Nailsea Karate on Wednesdays you'll be familiar with where to find the school. For those unfamiliar, the full address is: Nailsea School, Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, BS48 2HN. When you arrive, please use the Community Entrance. Read more > > > December grading and Bill Winfield competition details 15 November 2015 Our final grading of the year we will be joining a number of other clubs at a grading day hosted by Bath Shotokan Karate Club. The venue is Sir Bernard Lovell School, North Street, Oldland Common, BS30 8TS. After the grading there will be a small competition for children, aimed at introducing our younger members to tournaments, in memory of Sensei Bill Winfield who was the instructor of Backwell club founder, Sensei Bryan Gideon. Read more > > > Inspirational 2-day course with Sensei Price 7 November 2015 Both Nailsea Karate and Backwell Karate hosted a 2-day course with Sensei Matt Price on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th November. Club members and a small number of visitors were treated to classes covering a broad range of Karate, with kumite tips, work on fundamentals and further work on kata too. Read more > > > Record number of Warriors pass 6 November 2015 In Backwell Karate’s most popular ever class for infant school age children, 23 aspiring Karate kids from across North Somerset suited up to take on the challenge of becoming Bushido Warriors, with everyone passing their Warrior Levels 1, 2 and 3 on Friday. Read more > > > Silver for Backwell team at JKS England Open 1 November 2015 Backwell Karate followed up on an impressive medal haul at the KUGB South West Championships with a silver medal at the JKS England Open National Championships. The tournament, held at Nottingham’s Wildcat Arena, sees competitors from across the country compete for national honours, and it was Backwell Karate’s kata team that stepped up to the plate in a competitive category. Read more > > > 4 titles for Backwell at South West Championships 31 October 2015 Congratulations to everyone that took part in the KUGB South West Championships in Devon on Saturday 31st October. This was the first South West Championships since 1997. At the time Backwell took a small squad across to Bath. This time a few more members travelled down the motorway to Devon to compete against KUGB clubs across the region. Read more > > > Upcoming course with Sensei Matt Price 19 October 2015 We are delighted to announce that Sensei Matt Price (6th Dan) will be visiting Nailsea and Backwell once again on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th November for an open seminar. Sensei Price is an instructor of phenomenal skill. Since his last visit he has been appointed as Northern Region EKF all-styles kumite coach, a post that he holds alongside his position as JKS England National coach. Read more > > > Sensei Devon Troskie passes 3rd Dan 26 September 2015 Congratulations to Sensei Devon Troskie for successfully passing his 3rd Dan at the University of Bath Sports Village. Sensei Troskie passed his grading in front of a panel of senior KUGB Karateka, consisting of Sensei Frank Brennan, Sensei Bob Poynton and the KUGB's chief instructor, Sensei Andy Sherry. Read more > > > Sensei Frank Brennan visits Nailsea 27 July 2015 Yesterday saw Nailsea Karate and Backwell Karate host world famous Shotokan Karate instructor Sensei Frank Brennan, 8th Dan. Sensei Brennan taught two separate classes, including one specifically for dan grades and an all grade class that was completely sold out. Sensei Brennan focused on technical precision while training and then executing excellently first time around. Read more > > > Double dan grade success 18 July 2015 Congratulations to Sam Henley and Dan Salter for successfully passing their gradings today at the University of Bath sports village. Read more > > > Kevin & Team Mash begin 342 mile charity cycle ride 14 July 2015 On Friday Kevin Mashford, one of our club members, starts an incredible 342 cycle ride from Bristol's Ashton Gate stadium to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. The ride aims to encourage people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor register as well as to raise funds for The Transplant Association charity. Why? Because of Kevin's own experiences. Read more > > > Congratulations to our Warriors 30 June 2015 Congratulations to the dedicated dozen children who successfully completed their Bushido Warriors children’s Karate course on Friday. Read more > > > Special training and grading with Sensei Brennan 19 June 2015 We are delighted to announce that Sensei Frank Brennan will be teaching a special course at Scotch Horn Leisure Centre auditorium on Sunday 26th July. Read more > > > Magnificent 7 medals at Southerns 16 June 2015 Congratulations to the Backwell Karate competitors who took away a magnificent 7 medals at the KUGB Southern Region Championships, held in Reading on the weekend. Read more > > > Nicole passes black belt 21 March 2015 Congratulations to Nicole Tanner, who passed her shodan examination in Abingdon on Saturday 21st March. Read more > > > Sensei Sherry visits Backwell 20 March 2015 Congratulations to the 24 Backwell Karate and Nailsea Karate students who moved up a level after a training and grading session with Sensei Andy Sherry, 9th Dan of the KUGB. Read more > > > Warriors are crowned after eight week course 20 March 2015 Big congratulations to our ten Backwell Karate Bushido WarriorsTM who completed their eight week course for 5 to 7 year olds on Friday 20th March. Read more > > > Success at the Legend Open 8 March 2015 Congratulations to the Backwell Karate competitors that travelled to Bracknell on Saturday to take part in the 15th annual Legend Open Karate tournament. Read more > > > Grading date and venue confirmed 28 February 2015 We are delighted to confirm that the Chief Instructor to the Karate Union of Great Britain, Sensei Andy Sherry, will be visiting Backwell for a kyu grading and special training sessions. Read more > > > Steven Connell selected for KUGB England Kata Squad 1 February 2015 Congratulations to Steven Connell who was selected for the KUGB England Kata Squad today by the KUGB's chief instructor, Sensei Andy Sherry. Read more > > >
Thank you to everyone that supported the Backwell Karate and Nailsea Karate Christmas Party today!
Over a hundred of you baked, danced and generally through yourselves into the spirit of it. A multitude of stylish Christmas jumpers and an amazing atmosphere! So many people helped and got stuck in, so thanks for making it such a great party.
Read more > > >
Congratulations to all those members that passed their kyu gradings on Sunday 6th December, and also to the outstanding success of our under 16s at the Bill Winfield Memorial Children's competition.
Congratulations to Ian Connell and Nicki Watts, who both passed their second dan grading examinations today.
Ian and Nicki were put through their paces by Sensei Andy Sherry (9th Dan) and Sensei Frank Brennan (8th Dan) in both the pre-grading training session and the grading itself. Ian and Nicki inspire many adults at the club – and beyond – with their determination to succeed and sheer hard work.
Please note that due to another booking being placed in the Parish Hall over the top of our usual Friday classes, training on Friday 20th November will take place at Nailsea School. For those that train at Nailsea Karate on Wednesdays you'll be familiar with where to find the school. For those unfamiliar, the full address is: Nailsea School, Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, BS48 2HN. When you arrive, please use the Community Entrance.
Our final grading of the year we will be joining a number of other clubs at a grading day hosted by Bath Shotokan Karate Club.
The venue is Sir Bernard Lovell School, North Street, Oldland Common, BS30 8TS. After the grading there will be a small competition for children, aimed at introducing our younger members to tournaments, in memory of Sensei Bill Winfield who was the instructor of Backwell club founder, Sensei Bryan Gideon.
Both Nailsea Karate and Backwell Karate hosted a 2-day course with Sensei Matt Price on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th November.
Club members and a small number of visitors were treated to classes covering a broad range of Karate, with kumite tips, work on fundamentals and further work on kata too.
In Backwell Karate’s most popular ever class for infant school age children, 23 aspiring Karate kids from across North Somerset suited up to take on the challenge of becoming Bushido Warriors, with everyone passing their Warrior Levels 1, 2 and 3 on Friday.
Backwell Karate followed up on an impressive medal haul at the KUGB South West Championships with a silver medal at the JKS England Open National Championships.
The tournament, held at Nottingham’s Wildcat Arena, sees competitors from across the country compete for national honours, and it was Backwell Karate’s kata team that stepped up to the plate in a competitive category.
Congratulations to everyone that took part in the KUGB South West Championships in Devon on Saturday 31st October.
This was the first South West Championships since 1997. At the time Backwell took a small squad across to Bath. This time a few more members travelled down the motorway to Devon to compete against KUGB clubs across the region.
We are delighted to announce that Sensei Matt Price (6th Dan) will be visiting Nailsea and Backwell once again on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th November for an open seminar.
Sensei Price is an instructor of phenomenal skill. Since his last visit he has been appointed as Northern Region EKF all-styles kumite coach, a post that he holds alongside his position as JKS England National coach.
Congratulations to Sensei Devon Troskie for successfully passing his 3rd Dan at the University of Bath Sports Village. Sensei Troskie passed his grading in front of a panel of senior KUGB Karateka, consisting of Sensei Frank Brennan, Sensei Bob Poynton and the KUGB's chief instructor, Sensei Andy Sherry.
Yesterday saw Nailsea Karate and Backwell Karate host world famous Shotokan Karate instructor Sensei Frank Brennan, 8th Dan. Sensei Brennan taught two separate classes, including one specifically for dan grades and an all grade class that was completely sold out. Sensei Brennan focused on technical precision while training and then executing excellently first time around.
Congratulations to Sam Henley and Dan Salter for successfully passing their gradings today at the University of Bath sports village.
On Friday Kevin Mashford, one of our club members, starts an incredible 342 cycle ride from Bristol's Ashton Gate stadium to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. The ride aims to encourage people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor register as well as to raise funds for The Transplant Association charity. Why? Because of Kevin's own experiences.
Congratulations to the dedicated dozen children who successfully completed their Bushido Warriors children’s Karate course on Friday.
We are delighted to announce that Sensei Frank Brennan will be teaching a special course at Scotch Horn Leisure Centre auditorium on Sunday 26th July.
Congratulations to the Backwell Karate competitors who took away a magnificent 7 medals at the KUGB Southern Region Championships, held in Reading on the weekend.
Congratulations to Nicole Tanner, who passed her shodan examination in Abingdon on Saturday 21st March.
Congratulations to the 24 Backwell Karate and Nailsea Karate students who moved up a level after a training and grading session with Sensei Andy Sherry, 9th Dan of the KUGB.
Big congratulations to our ten Backwell Karate Bushido WarriorsTM who completed their eight week course for 5 to 7 year olds on Friday 20th March.
Congratulations to the Backwell Karate competitors that travelled to Bracknell on Saturday to take part in the 15th annual Legend Open Karate tournament.
We are delighted to confirm that the Chief Instructor to the Karate Union of Great Britain, Sensei Andy Sherry, will be visiting Backwell for a kyu grading and special training sessions.
Congratulations to Steven Connell who was selected for the KUGB England Kata Squad today by the KUGB's chief instructor, Sensei Andy Sherry.