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Sensei Simon McMahon
Nov 202 min read
Kyu Gradings - 9/10 November 2024
This was the last kyu grading of 2024 with a great turnout across all CFTS clubs. Bedford Area Report Saturday 9th November saw our final...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Sep 82 min read
Dan Grading & AGM - Saturday 7th September 2024
Saturday the 7th September 2024 saw the second Dan grading of the year and the Dan Grade Annual General Meeting. Incorporated into this...
Sensei Steve Cook
Jul 221 min read
Milton Keynes and Bedford Area Grading Reports
Milton Keynes The MK area gradings were held on Sunday July 7th with students from all MK area clubs participating. The standards were...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Mar 241 min read
Dan Gradings - Saturday 23rd March 2024
Four nervous candidates attended the Dan gradings on Saturday 23rd March. The grading day was split into two halves, with a Shodan and...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Mar 241 min read
Kyu Gradings - 9th/10th March 2024
Final update, Saturday 20th April In order for students to have enough time to prepare for their grading, the Instructors Committee have...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Kyu Gradings - 2nd/3rd December 2023 (2nd update)
Milton Keynes Area A big turnout for this grading day with great spirit and determination being shown at all levels. We welcomed the new...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Dan Grading - Saturday 7th October 2023
Two nervous and anxious 1st Kyu candidates arrived at Daubeney Academy on Saturday to attempt their Shodan grading in front of the panel,...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Sep 23, 20232 min read
(Updated) Kyu Gradings - 16th/17th September 2023
Milton Keynes Area By comparison with other gradings this was a quiet one with only about 40 students grading, but the standards were...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Kyu Gradings - 10th/11th June 2023
Another successful grading day for Milton Keynes and Bedford areas students and the standard was once again high. Milton Keynes Area...
Sensei Dan Young
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Dan Grading - Sunday 26th March 2023
On Sunday 26th March, we had the first dan grading of the year. Brian, the sole candidate from Brickhill, was closely watched by Shihan...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Mar 26, 20232 min read
Kyu Gradings - 11th/12th March 2023
The first kyu grading for 2023 was completed recently, read on for the area reports and images! Bedford Area The first round of gradings...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Dec 31, 20222 min read
Kyu Gradings - 3rd/4th December 2022
Once again across the two area of CFTS, students met for the final grading of 2022. The gradings are fast becoming like days of old and...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Oct 16, 20222 min read
Kyu Gradings - 18th September 2022
Another good grading day across the two CFTS areas with students setting a good standard. Read on for the area reports and images of the...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Oct 16, 20222 min read
Liam Carter
I began my Martial Arts journey when I was 6 years old. My parents wanted me to learn self-defence. I chose Karate because I discovered...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Mar 27, 20222 min read
Kyu Gradings - 6th March 2022
Milton Keynes Area It was a successful day for the graders, with a range of candidates from blue belt to brown/red (10th kyu to 1st kyu)....
Sensei Simon McMahon
Dec 19, 20211 min read
Kyu Gradings - December 4th 2021 - MK Area
The first mixed grading for quite a while took place at Knowles Primary School, home of the Bletchley Club, on Saturday 4th 2021....
Sensei Simon McMahon
Sep 24, 20211 min read
Kyu Gradings - September 2021
Club gradings were again held in their respective dojos, read below the report from the various clubs: NEWTON LONGVILLE Another great...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Jun 30, 20212 min read
Kyu Gradings - June 2021
Club gradings were again held in their respective dojos; read below the report from the various clubs. BRICKHILL On Saturday 26th June,...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Dec 5, 20202 min read
Kyu Gradings - December 2020
Due to Covid-19 situation, the December gradings were held at the individual dojos for the under 18 students only. Newton Longville...
Sensei Simon McMahon
Mar 14, 20202 min read
Kyu Gradings - March 2020
Over the grading weekend many students turned up nervously anticipating their grading. To grade is a reward for many visits to the dojo...