SKF Kent Karate Development Squad

  "Keep your dreams in sight. Believe in yourself, work hard, show determination and dedication and always remember that all things are possible for those who believe" 

 Squad Members

Maria Pereira

Gold, Junior Grade Kata, Kent Club Champs 2007

Silver, Girls Kumite, Kent Club Champs 2008

Bronze, Junior Grade Kata, SKF Nationals 2008

Bronze, Cadet Team Kata, SKF Nationals 2008

Awarded the Junior Grade Student of the Year Award 2008

Silver, Senior Grade Cadet Kata, SKF Kimura Cup 2009

Bronze, Cadet Girls Kumite, Meopham Allstyles 2009

Silver, Cadet Kata, Kent Karate Cup 2009

Silver, Youth Girls Kumite, Kent Karate Cup 2009

 

"I started training in 2006, when I was 10 years old. I am currently a brown belt and I train 3 times a week. I think I am best at kumite (fighting), but I find the training really tough, I really enjoy Kata and find it easier" 

"To keep myself fit and strong for my karate training I also do some weight training in my spare time"

"My goal is to achieve my Black Belt, to make my mum, dad, family and karate instructors proud"

Maria

 

Christine Bordean
 

     

 

 

4 medals and trophies from previous years

Bronze, London and Kent competition, Kata 2006

Bronze, London and Kent Competition, Kumite 2006

Silver, London and Kent Competition, Kumite, 2007

Gold, London and kent Competition, Kata, 2007

Gold, Cadet Junior Grade Kata, SKF Nationals 2009

Bronze, Cadet Girls Kumite, SKF Kimura Cup 2009

Gold, Cadet Kata, Kent Karate Cup 2009

Awarded the Senior Grade Student of the Year Award 2009

"I have been training in karate since 2004. I am on my brown belt, 3rd Kyu for the moment and hope to one day get to black belt! I have won 10 trophies already in my karate career. I love karate and train 3 times a week, I want to train and improve for the rest of my life"

 "I like kata because it helps my memory skills and requires discipline. I think every kata is special. I like kumite even more because it is fun, exciting and always different"

"I want to be a good student, to learn all kata and to be the best in competitions"

Christine

Sammy Riddell

 

Bronze, Youth Girls Kumite, Kent Karate Cup 2009

"I have been doing karate for many years and I enjoy it a lot, I have been focusing on my Kumite and feel that I have improved a lot in the last few months"

"I train twice a week regularly and enjoy competing in competitions with the rest of the squad"

"I hope to one day become a member of the SKF Great Britain Squad"

Sammy

Thomas Manning
  

Bronze, Junior Grade Kata, London and Kent Club champs, 2006

Silver, Kumite, London and Kent Club champs, 2006

Gold, Boys Kumite, Kent Club Champs 2007

Silver, Cadet Kumite, Kent Karate Cup 2009

 

"Karate is one of my favorite hobbies, and I enjoy it very much"

"In particular I enjoy sparring and going to competitions to try and improve on my performance"

"I train 3 times a week and my mum, dad and brother also train"

"my goal is to get my black belt, train hard and one day hopefully be good enough to compete for my country"

Thomas

Adam Axford
 

Gold, Cadet Junior Grade Kata, SKF Nationals, 2009

Bronze, Cadet Junior Grade Kata, SKF Kimura Cup, 2009

"I train three times a week without fail, I enjoy my training and love competiting in competitions"

"I love running and like to see how I progress each week"

"I am going to train hard and make myself and my family proud"

"My ultimate goal is to get to my Black Belt and one day compete Internationally"

Adam
 

Gary Hewitt
 

"My dad took me to karate many years ago and I found it testing but enjoyable. Due to unfortunate circumstances we left that style and never returned. Thirty years elapsed and I noticed an advert in the village for karate and with trepidation stepped once more into a dojo. At first my rather unhealthy lifestyle ensured a plentitude of aches and pains but after a while they abated somewhat (though not completely!) Sensei Chris and Sensei Katie run an excellent friendly club with a wonderful spirit. Yes we do work exceedingly hard but the benefits for me are that I'm far fitter at 41 than when I was 21!"

"for anyone reading this who wants to battle those possible middle age demons of high blood pressure, diabetes and middle age spread then do come along and you might just enjoy it!"

"my goals are no doubt rather diffrent from our younger members!!!

1. To continue to get stronger and fitter, 2. To always look to learn, 3. To train hard and eventually get to my black belt, 4. To enjoy the ride wherever it takes me"

Gary

Claire O'Brien
  

 Michael Pereira

Lawrence Bordean