SEVENTEEN students from the Penarth AKAD (Association of Karate and Allied Disciplines) recently undertook their Karate grading.

This involved performing basic techniques (Kihon), pre arranged sparring (Kumite) and a memorized sequence of movements (Kata).

The following grades were awarded:

2nd Kyu (Brown white strip) – Felice Cirino, Megan Cirino, Alex Murphy, Hannah Murphy, Jamie Murphy and Sofia Creedon.

3rd Kyu – (Brown) - Mike fox and Abi Fox.

4th Kyu – (Purple) – JJ Mullet

5th Kyu – (Blue) – Thomas Firth and Myles Mullet

7th Kyu – (Yellow) – Eve Murphy

8th Kyu - (Red) - Rick Graham, Will Graham, Marina Mullet & Joe Doust.

9th Kyu – (Orange) – Seren Cirino.

This group of individuals have worked hard to reach their current grades and have set a high standard for others to follow.

The club trains on a Monday and Wednesday evening at Ysgol Pen-y-Garth’s Sports hall (Sully Road) between 6pm – 7pm. With higher grade sessions on Monday evenings between 7pm – 8pm.

Stuart Creedon - 5th Dan Club Instructor has 30 years of Martial Arts experience and has taught adults and children to gain discipline, confidence and respect within the Clubs activities, which in-turn is applied beyond the Dojo. ‘I continue to have immense satisfaction from teaching this group of individuals. Their level of commitment and attitude towards their continued development has been inspiring. The enthusiasm at the club has been infectious and there has been a noticeable improvement in fitness and ability in the adults and children across the grades. I am extremely proud of the every student and the standard they have strived to achieve in attaining their new grades’.

The club is an opportunity for youngsters and adults to be physically active, have fun and meet new friends in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere. New members to the club are always welcome.

For further information please contact Stuart Creedon on 07919 058 069 or visit www.akadgb.co.uk.