Sensei Chris Simpson's Karate History
Chris Simpson
Gradings and positions held
Started training with Sensei A Grassom 5th Dan July 2000
Started training with Sensei Mark Kosmas 5th Dan 2006
Awarded 1st Dan Black Belt by Shihan E Daniels September 2004
Awarded 2nd Dan Black Belt by Shihan E Daniels March 2007.
Trained with SKF National Squad 2003-present
Instructor Kingswood Karate Club July 2005 to present
SKF Publicity Officer 2005/6 and 2007 to present
Championships
2000
London and Kent Mens Team Kumite 1st
2001
London and Kent Mens Team Kumite 1st
2002
London and Kent Mens Team Kumite 1st
London and Kent Mens Kumite 3rd
2003
Kimura Cup Mens Over 35s Kumite 1st
London and Kent Student’s student of the year
2004
Represented England at KSI World Championships South Africa
SKF Nationals Mens Over 35s Kumite 3rd
Kimura Cup Mens Over 35s Kumite 3rd
SKF Nationals Adult Brown Belt Kata 1st
2005
Represented England at KSI European Championships Estonia
SKF Nationals Mens Team Kumite 3rd
SKF Nationals Mens Over 35s 2nd
Kimura Cup Mens Over 35s 2nd
London and Kent Mens Senior Grade Kumite 2nd
2006
Kimura Cup Over 35s Kumite 3rd
2007
Represented England at KSI European Championships Sweden.
Kimura Cup Mens Over 35s Kumite 3rd
Kimura Cup Mens Over 35s Kata 3rd.
Major Courses attended.
Autumn 3 day course with Shihan E Daniels 2001-present
Spring 3 day courses with Shihan E Daniels 2001-present
Gloucester 2 day course with Shihan E Daniels 2005/6/7
Shaw winter 2 day course with Shihan E Daniels 2001/2/3/4/5/6.
Shaw Spring 2 day course with Shihan E Daniels 2001/2/3/4/5/6.
London course with Shihan E Daniels 2003/4
Kent Course with Shihan E Daniels 2007.
Gashuku with World Chief Instructors in Germany (x2), Portugal, England, Estonia, Sweden and South Africa.