We will take our Christmas break until the new year after training on Thursday 19th December.
Tuesday 17th December will be a special fun training session of one hour followed by the Christmas draw and some party food.
1st session back in the new year will be Sunday 5th January 2020.
Happy Christmas to all members and we look forward to resuming your training in 2020
Next grading is on FRIDAY 18th October at Haslingden Primary School. Training is in the normal gym. Doors are open at 6pm, please get there by 6:15pm.
Training with sensei Andy Sherry starts at 6:30pm. Grading to follow on after training at 8:00pm.
Pre-grade classes
Can all those planning to grade bring their license to the pre-grade classes on Tues/Wed/Thurs. I strongly advise that you attend at least two of the pre-grade classes this week. If you fail to attend at least one pre-grade class this week or are unable to present your upto date license you will be unable to grade this time.
We have been invited to attend a special session on Saturday 14th Sept at the St Anne’s on Sea Dojo with sensei Ian Garside 5th dan. If you can make it it should be a good one. Ian will also be leading the special Bo classes on Sunday 15th Sept at our Haslingden dojo.
Rossendale Shotokan Karate Club’s 8th Interclub Competition is taking place on Sunday the 13th October at the Adrenaline Centre Haslingden, Lancashire and we are confident that this years event will be both our biggest and best one yet! The event has grown year on year which is a reflection of the support it has received from the clubs in the North West (and beyond!) and the quality and spirit of the competitors who attend.We look forward to welcoming you and your squad to Haslingden for what promises to be a great days competition for novices and experienced Karateka alike.
As always we will be seeking support for Referees, Judges and table officials, so if you or any of your club can help out on the day, your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
For any queries regarding the competition or individual events please contact Rick Payne at rick.payne@gmail.com. Please note there will be no team kumite events due to time constraints related to the hire of the venue.
Many thanks for your continuing support, and we look forward to seeing you in October!
Very Best Regards
Rick Payne
RSKC Club Secretary
On Sunday 15th Sept 2019 at Haslingden Primary school we will be hosting special Bo classes with sensei Ian Garside 5th Dan.
First session 10am to 11:30am will be basic Bo handling and Kata Shuji No Kon. YouTube video
Second session 11:30am to 1pm will be advanced Bo and Kata Sakagawa No Kon. YouTube video
Price will be £6 for 1 session or £10 for both. No price concessions will apply. (everyone has to pay)
Places will be limited a maximum of 22 places in the first session and 20 places in the second session. Advanced Bo participant’s must also be 10 years and above and yellow belt and above. The advanced Bo session is recommended to those with previous experience with Bo. Please book and pay for your place in advance to ensure you can train. We will take students on the day on a first come first served basis only if places are still available.
A limited number of training Bo’s will be available from our stock room, and we advise you bring your own Bo that you are familiar with.
Sunday training is back from 1st September. Brown and black belt extended sessions on Sunday and Tuesday are also back in operation.
Please attend the extended sessions to show your support and get your self prepared for black belt grading. We will also welcome lower grades to attend, but the focus will be on brown and black belt training.
We have suspended training on Sundays at Haslingden during August. Normal Sunday training will resume in September.
All other training sessions are still on as normal.
Haslingden Tuesdays 6:30pm to 8pm
Shawforth Wednesdays 6:30pm to 8pm
Bacup Thursdays 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Our internal club competition is being held on Sunday 7th July at the Haslingden Dojo, Haslingden Primary school. Only our club members will be taking part.
Competition starts at 10am. We estimate we should be finished by about 2pm.
All grades and dojo members are welcome, there will be category suitable for all abilities, age and grade, you will only be doing what you would do on your grading (Kata and kumite), so its great preparation for grading.
Please support your club by attending this competition. Spectators are also welcome.
Sorry, no training this Easter Sunday, see you on the following Tuesday.