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Striving for Black Belt Excellence! John Richards Black Belt Academy in Birmingham a professional and friendly training programme for all ages to help character education and development. We cover all aspects of martial arts with fully qualified Police Checkedblack belt instructors. Our mission is to build our students into a Black Belt, to make our students more successful in life through practice of their martial arts and to always influence them in a positive manner. To accomplish this, we must instil 'Black Belt Excellence' to set goals for self improvement and to develop the non-quitting spirit that is necessary to overcome obstacles and become successful.
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| Open Squad Training 2012 |
WKA Open Squad Training 3rd March 2012
Kata and Kumite Training
Venue: The Zen-Shin Academy,
St Georges Hub,
Great Hampton Row, B12 0LD
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Training fee - £10.00
This is open to all traditional styles and organisations
Enquiries - 0121 233 2577
Email - info@zen-shin.co.uk
  The World Championships
will be held from 22.09.-29.09.2012 in Orlando Florida
anyone wishing to represent Wka Traditional Karate England
at the 2012 world championship in Orlando
COMPETING OR SPECTATING its open to everyone and style
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| Hall of Fame 2011 |
ZEN-SHIN BLACK BELT ACADEMY LTD Birmingham witnessed Combat Hall of Fame Awards" Ceremony at the prestigious Aston Villa Banqueting Suite on Saturday 26th November 2011, Combat Magazine Editor Paul Clifton hosted over 400 Martial Arts very Best Individuals.
Birmingham based Zen Shin Karate Association, Kyoshi John Richards 7th Dan, was among the recipients being awarded a plaque for his 'Outstanding Commitment and Devotion to the Development of Martial Arts in the United Kingdom and the World. Kyoshi John Richards said, "he was absolutely thrilled to be recognised among some of the worlds best Martial Arts individuals, Martial Arts gave him something that no other job or sport could ever offer". The accolade bestowed upon him on Saturday night proved that hard work, dedication and a strong family support system helped him be the man he is today. John, was supported by many of his students which he regards as an extension of his family and looks forward to proving to his students that their hobby can turn to something great giving a sense of achievement and great pride. |
| WKA World Championships. 2012 |
  WKA Karate GB
The World Championships
will be held from 22.09.-29.09.2012 in Orlando Florida
anyone wishing to represent Wka Traditional Karate England at the 2012 world championship in Orlando COMPETING OR SPECTATING its open to everyone and style welcome.
please call for package prices on
More info call 0121 233 2577
E-mail john.richards@wkakarate.com
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WKA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012
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| WKA sponsers |
A huge thanks to all the people that have sponsered and supported our team for the WKA world Championships 2011 in Karlsruhe, Germany. This years sponser money ment that the squad was able to compete in more events which ment more chance to win more medals. We were very successful this year bringing home 10 gold medals, 1 sliver medal and 8 bronze medals. Well done to everyone that took part in this years world championship. We would like to give specail thanks to Cooper and Jordan school, Aldriddge and Lime Hairdressers, High Street Aldridge, David Hewett, Nadim, Shammi, Cairo Dodd, Harrison Dodd, Sabrina, Shontia and Mike James for help rasising money. The Squad is now looking forward to compete in the next WKA world championships which will be held in Florida in 2012.
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WKA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GERMANY INFORMATIONVIDEO (ClickLink)
WKA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GERMANY INFORMATION
You are invited to our forthcoming National Open Karate Championships, which will be held at the Birmingham City University Doug Ellis Sports Centre Perry Barr Birmingham B42 2SY on Sunday 15th May 2011.
If you came 1st 2nd or 3rd in your category at the
Zen-Shin Karate Open Congratulations, you have qualified for the WKA World Championships. All places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. This year in Karlsruhe/Germany! 21.08. - 28.08.2011 You are invited to the Squad training sessions, the dates will be annoced at a later date. To secure your place in the WKA England squad for the World Championships in Karlsruhe/Germany a deposit of £150 is required by 31st May 2011. Cheques should be made payable to J Richards and sent to: The total estimated cost of the trip is: Competitor £590 per person (including travel) Spectator £550 per person (including travel) Included within this, will be
In an attempt to keep costs down we will use the track suit design from the WKA World Championships in Scotland 2010. You can therefore, subject to your tracksuit being in good repair re-use it this year. To order new ones please call 0121 233 2577. We are also fund raising to try and support the squad and cut the cost for the whole team. The return transfer arrangements to/from Germany are still to be arranged and will be additional to the above cost. For further information please see www.wkakarategb.co.uk Or call 0121 233 2577 or email johnrichards@zen-shin.co.uk WKA Karate GB President Kyoshi John Richards |
