Uechi-Ryu Karate Association (G.B.)
and the Essex Group of Clubs called the
Shi Gakko Group Est. 1986

Shi Gakko Group News and Notices




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Arrangements for Classes for December 2008 and January 2009

Classes will continue as usual throughout the above period, with the exception of the following dates only.

Brentwood School Sports Centre, Brentwood
Friday 26th December - Class Cancelled

Castle Hall, Rayleigh
Wednesday 24th December - Class Cancelled
Wednesday 31st December - Class Cancelled

Mill Hall, Rayleigh
Monday 29th December - Class Cancelled

Shotgate Community Hall, Wickford
Thursday 11th December - Class Cancelled
Thursday 25th December - Class Cancelled
Tuesday 30th December - Class Cancelled
Thursday 1st January - Class Cancelled

South Green Memorial Hall, Billericay
Thursday 4th December - Class to be held at at Billericay Junior School, Hickstars Lane
Friday 12th December - Class Cancelled
Tuesday 23rd December - Class to be held at Billericay Junior School, Hickstars Lane
Wednesday 24th December - Class Cancelled
Thursday 25th December - Class Cancelled
Friday 26th December - Class Cancelled
Tuesday 30th December - Class Cancelled
Wednesday 31st December - Class Cancelled
Thursday 1st January - Class Cancelled
Friday 2nd January - Class to be held at Billericay Junior School, Hickstars Lane




Dan Grade Examination Results

A Dan grade examination was held in Oxford on Saturday 8th November 2008. Stephen Cornett and Russell Probert from the Shi Gakko Group were successful and passed their 1st Dan Black Belt.





From left to right, Stephen Cornett, Paul Natzyl, Ken Smith and Russell Probert




You're in Safe Hands with Kira Lewis



Kira Lewis displaying her Cup Final medal

Seventeen year old Kira Lewis from Thundersley in Essex is not only preparing to take her black belt test but may also have a promising future as a top footballer.

Kira has been playing in goal for Crystal Palace F.C. Ladies 1st team and reserves since August 2007 and was fortunate enough to be included as substitute goalie in the team that played against Chelsea F.C. in the Barry Cup Final at Leatherhead on the 26th April. Unfortunately Kira's team lost 1-0.

Kira was asked to play for Crystal Palace after being recommended by the trainer at local team Basildon Town F.C. who she also plays for.




Student of the Day

Student of the Day title was awarded to Joshua Hanna at the Billericay club on Friday 14th November 2008 for dedication. For past and present Students of the Day, click here.