Black Belt Exam 29/04/07

1400 hours, run. 1500 hours, exam

They have all trained very hard, commited and dedicated themselves to karatedo, now the big day!

1400 hours The RSPB Run

They all new what to expect, so they all prepared!

Some nice pictures below of the guys running.

Michael Smith

 

Alex Gall

 

Alice Andrews

 

Karina Adams

 

 

Kyle McNally (in front) and Oliver Fox

 

1500 hours The Black Belt Exam

I don't think people realise the impact the 'Black Belt' event has on the guys testing, it's not just the day, it's the days, months and years building up to it. black belt should be special and it needs special people to get it!

Black belt is most definately the start of your martial arts journey, not the end. When you pass black belt, you have achieved something that a lot of martial artists only dream about. There are karate dojo out there, that just about give the black belt away, just do your time, test at the end of it and there you go, you're black belt. I strongly disagree with this way of attaining black belt. It should mean something special.

I am proud of all the karateka who tested on this day, pass or fail, they are all champions to me.

Well Done.

Ossu, Linden

Line Up

 

 

Kumite

 

Kumite

 

It's All Over!

Shodan ~ Michael Smith  

Shodan ~ Alex Gall  

Shodan ~ Karina Adams 

Shodan ~ Kyle McNally  

Oliver Fox has improved so much, he was sharp, fast and tried extremely hard, I know he will be black belt in November, go for it Oliver!

Alice Andrews is really training hard, tremendous spirit. Alice only has to retake Kata in November.

Well done to everyone. OSSU!!!!!!!!!!!!