Sutton Coldfield Shukokai Karate was formed in 2005 by Sensei Jason Smith 4th Dan.
Jason first discovered Shukokai Karate in 1989 after watching a demonstration by then World Heavy Weight Champion Sensei George Mcnally 3rd Dan. The demonstration impressed Jason with the speed and power that was created with kicks and punches. Jason worked hard for the next few years and had great success competing at national competitions. He was rewarded with a place on the British Squad for the 1992 World Championships in Portugal. Jason was then awarded his Black Belt by Sensei Kimura at the World Championships after reaching the quarter final stage in the individual kumite and being part of the mens Gold medal squad. He then went on to represent Great Britain at the next World Championships in the U.S.A, again Jason reached the quarter final stage and received a Silver medal in the mens team event.
Jason was awarded his 2nd Dan in 1995, 3rd Dan in 2001 and received the rank of 4th Dan in 2006, he has many years experience in developing students to reach their full potential.
Why not come along and see for yourself, Sutton Shukokai is a family run club and welcomes new members of all ages and abilities - the whole family can come along.
Sensei Jason with students
Sparing at a training camp in Wales
Sensei Kimura course 1994
Sensei Jason training basics
Sutton Shukokai Karate Academy
can be found at
Fairfax School, Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT.
For further information call Sensei Jason Smith 4th Dan on 07515 360 586
Classes every Thursday 7-8pm
Sensei Jason Smith 4th Dan is an approved and licenced F.E.K.O/E.K.G.B/K.S.K.A. instructor
CLUB NEWS
It's great to see so many new faces in the dojo and commendable to see the progress some of the longer standing members have made. Congratulations to Olli Trimble who was student of the month for April, keep up your hard work so you can be considered for student of the month next time. Remember we are looking for the student who consistently demonstrates a positive attitude towards their training, who shows good effort and listens carefully: We are looking for overall improvement, concentration and effort giving each one of you a fair chance to be selected.
There is another course coming up on Saturday 28th June. Look out for the course form next class.
Well done to the following students for passing their grading;
Luke Wallace 8th kyu yellow belt
Abigail Evetts 8th kyu yellow belt
Kieran Broadhurst 7th Kyu orange belt
Samantha Hurst 7th kyu orange belt
Deanna Stringer 7th kyu orange belt
Rachel Stringer 7th Kyu orange belt
John Kerr 5th kyu blue belt
Thomas Bradley 5th kyu blue belt
Amy Stringer 4th kyu purple belt
Kevin Stringer 4th kyu purple belt
Oliver Trimble 3rd Kyu brown belt
Have a look at the gallery page for the photo.
Thanks to everyone who supported my team for the Great Midlands run. My finishing time was 1hour and 7 minutes and my overall position was 462 not bad out of 8500 runners! We are on target to rasie £500 for cancer research.
We are now entering the Birmingham half marathon on 26th October. Its 13.1 miles in aid of Cancer Research. Any students are welcome to take part with us.
www.birminghamhalfmarathon.com
Dont forget, you can buy all your training equipment from the Dojo at discounted prices. Also we have a range of club t-shirts, track suits and kit bags now available, ask Jason or Claire for more information.
Private classes also available.
With the "Act of parliament for the protection of children act 1999" Sensei Jason Smith has been
cleared to work with children by the Criminal Records Bureau.
