Hutton Shotokan Karate Club

Very well done to our newest Dan Grade, Sam! Congratulations on passing Shodan yesterday at the KUGB (Karate Union of Great Britain) Black and Brown Course in Barnsley, under Sensei Jim Brennan and Sensei Frank Brennan

Great day yesterday and the 59th KUGB KUGB (Karate Union of Great Britain) National Championships in Nottingham!

The KUGB celebrated its 60th year, and significantly for our club, Sensei Mike Johnstone was awarded a certificate in recognition of his 50 Years membership of the KUGB!

Congratulations from everyone at the club, we are all very proud!

Our competitors on the day, Georgia, Izzy, Kathryn and Olly all performed well, with coaching from Sensei Daniel on the day, and we also had Sensei Mark on officiating duties.
Also, thanks to our parents and families for your support as well.

Huge congratulations to Dave Black today, on passing his Sandan Grading! Very well done

Today, some of our Dan Grades travelled to Barnsley, for the KUGB (Karate Union of Great Britain) Special Dan Course. Pictured with instructors Sensei Higgins, Sensei Brennan and Sensei Harford

Club competitors and coaches are in Liverpool today for the Liverpool Youth Championships!

Great session tonight from Sensei Frank Brennan 8th Dan, for our senior grades!

Following their recent Dan Grading success, Georgia has now received her Nidan certificate and Kathryn has received her Shodan certificate from the KUGB (Karate Union of Great Britain). Again congratulations and well done to both!

Back to training tomorrow! We are looking forward to seeing club members starting strong for 2026!

We are also looking for new members and returning students!

If you are interested in starting something new, or have previously trained and are thinking about restarting, then please get in touch!

All levels - Adults and Children aged 7 Years and Above!

REMINDER - 🌟 KUGB Charity Week: 23rd-29th March 🌟

Throughout 2025 and 2026, the KUGB has been raising funds for Lupus UK. The charity supports individuals who have been affected by lupus, an autoimmune condition that affects the body's vital organs.

The KUGB will be holding a Charity Week from 23rd-29th March, during which we encourage all clubs to get involved with the charity appeal to help raise funds for Lupus UK, before the final total is announced at the National AGM in May.

How could your club get involved with the Charity Appeal?

🥋 Sponsored events, such as challenges inside or outside the dojo

🥋 Charity courses with senior instructors

🥋 Donation boxes or buckets at your club

🥋 Easter raffles

🥋 Guess the name of the Karate bear/Easter bunny

🥋 Donating the proceeds from the week's classes to the charity

You could also be creative and come up with your own ideas for fundraising!

We are excited to see our clubs come together and support a very worthwhile cause. For any questions about the Charity Appeal, or for the KUGB charity bank account details, please email [email protected] .

Individual donations can also be made via our JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kugb-lupus

Let’s all make a difference during our Charity Week and show what can be done when the KUGB community works together!

If you are planning on hosting an event - please email details to [email protected] for some extra promotion 😃

Following the KUGB (Karate Union of Great Britain) Black and Brown Course and Grading last weekend in Lilleshall, we are very pleased to congratulate club members on successful Gradings. Georgia passed Nidan and Kathryn passed Shodan, well done both!