Shown are members of Taikai Karate Association who successfully passed their dan grades
Members of Taikai Karate Association were put through their paces after a gruelling two hour squad training at Athersley Sports Centre.
Straight after the squad training was the black belt grading where eight students continued for a further two hours - demonstrating their techniques, kata and lots of fighting.
Black belt 1st dan was awarded to:
Chris Hartley
Phil Malin
James Nuttall
Thomas Loft
Joshua Crossland
Black belt 2nd dan was awarded to:
Jono Ellam
Jodie Burgin
Melanie Charlesworth
Also shown on the photo are instructors Sensei Pete Lindley, Sensei Carl Eastwood & Sensei Lisa Bentley
After the squad training & dan grading cheers & congratulations were shouted for The Association's new dan grades! |
