End of Year Roundup - 2024

Written By Kevin Thurlow

What another great year for SKKK in England and Hungary. Here are some highlights…

  • Amazing courses throughout the year in the UK with Simon Oliver Sensei 7th Dan, George Best Sensei 8th Dan and Bob Rhodes Sensei 8th Dan. All well attended from both SKKK and external Karateka!

  • The Kerepes Dojo in Hungary has grow significantly under the leadership of Barna Santa Sensei 4th Dan, who also led a brilliant summer camp with a mix of Karate and fitness training - culminating in grade promotions for those taking part!

  • The new Brighton Dojo opened at the Moulsecombe Hall and has been designated as the Honbu Dojo, with Kevin Thurlow-Criss Sensei 8th Dan, teaching there regularly.

  • The monthly Instructor/Senior Grade training recommenced at the Honbu Dojo in Brighton, taught by Kevin Thurlow-Criss Sensei 8th Dan

  • The Ki Centre Dojo is now being run by some of the Brighton Dan grades as an additional Dojo in Brighton.

  • The timetable for the Sidcup Dojo has changed with a Kobudo class being run every Saturday morning after the main class - alternating between Bo, Sai and Nunchaku

The End of Year Awards in the UK Dojo were presented in the Sidcup and Brighton Dojo with the recipients being:

HONBU DOJO:

  • Most Improved: Christoffer Baker

  • Best Attendance: Gary Hebron

  • Student of the Year: Kristaps Aizupietis (for the second year running!)

SIDCUP DOJO:

  • Most Improved (Teen/Adult): Ayla Ahmet (12’s and under): Kerem Ahmet

  • Best Attendance (Teen/Adult): William Oseman (12’s and Under): Kristina Constable

  • Student of the Year: Kristina Constable

A special award of Merit for Effort went to: Jasper Pienaar

Kevin Thurlow
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