Shi Kon Martial Arts

Steve Rowe 'Masterclass' Series 2008/9
'How to make your karate work' for any grade sincere in their training. 

£40 per class.

All classes are at the Honbu and are 11am - 3pm.

• 19th October 2008
• 16th November 2008
• 7th December 2008
• 18th January 2009 Karate
• 15th February 2009 Tai Chi
• 15th March 2009 Karate
• 19th April 2009 Tai Chi
• 31st May 2009 Karate
• 21st June 2009 Tai Chi
• 26th July 2009 Karate
• 16th August 2009 Tai Chi
• 27th September 2009 Karate
• 18th October 2009 Tai Chi
• 22nd November 2009 Karate
• 20th December 2009 Tai Chi

Denmark

• 5th - 7th June 2009
  
• 11th - 13th September 2009

Czech Republic

• 12-14th December 2008
• 27th February - 1st March 2009
• 11th - 18th July (Summer Course)
• 4th - 6th December 2009

This is Spike... the English Mastiff puppy, the new addition to the Honbu Dojo doggy staff, joining Buster the rescue mongrel and Wee Jock the Border Terrier. At 10 weeks old Spike weighs in over 3 stone and is expected to grow to a massive 14 stone or so!

This should keep Steve and Ann fit walking all 3 dogs on a daily basis and we think that 'Wee Jock' at 20lbs will remain as boss!

Eight members of Shi Kon took part in the European Championships in Liege Belgium and managed to come home with 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.

Coach Ian Cuthbert said that the standard was superb and his young squad had performed very well through out.

The men's team had two injuries in the first match and lost two key fighters for the rest of the weekend, but youngsters Jason Marquis and Dan Thackray stepped into the breach and alongside Jenna Shilston, took a bronze in the mixed team event.

Jenna Shilston, Ami Carrigan–Smith and Kerry McCormack won a bronze medal in the ladies team, narrowly losing to Italy in the semi final.

Jenna was unlucky in the individuals, losing to the Italian girl with a dubious contact penalty but Kerry fought brilliantly to take a bronze in the individual Under 60K section.

Rob Ward also fought in the Veterans B section and was unfortunate to lose to the Russian in a close final.

The World Junior (under 21 s) is later in the  year in Italy and Shi Kon look forward to taking a larger squad there.

Congratulations to Shi Kon and MASA Chairman Steve Rowe on being awarded his 8th Dan by the Shi Kon Committee and homologated and certificated by the World Union of Karate Organisations.

Shi Kon welcomes the introduction of the Independent Safeguarding Authority which means that that all Martial Arts Instructors working with children and vulnerable adults will have to register through the Criminal Record Bureau from October 2009. Shi Kon Marial Arts and MASA members will be registered by us along with their CRB disclosure. The ISA press release can be read by clicking here....

The Shi Kon Team have a full British and International tournament agenda this year, for details call Ian Cuthbert on 07802 481187 or email him This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The internet is a great resource for us martial artists and none better than your own association website check out this the news page regularly and our lively informative forum by clicking here.... Also look in on the catalogue page for some Shi Kon goodies including the latest DVD’s from Steve Rowe (Close Quarter Combat and Beginners Tai Chi) and Dennis Jones (Street Defence). www.woma.tv is an excellent resource for good martial arts information including many filmed lessons and interviews from members Steve Rowe, Dennis Jones and Chris Rowen.

Most of you have now registered with our Instructor Registration Programme and have the necessary Professional Indemnity, annual CRB disclosure, and coaching certificates in place, well done!