Kaizen Gunns Karate Club

01/01/2025

Reminder: Classes start again on Saturday 4th January

14/12/2024

That is it for 2024. Today, we had our last class of the year and I think everyone has earned a well-deserved break. Well done to our end of year award winners and we look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

23/11/2024

Well done to those that graded today and thank you to Angelo and Hayley for helping out.

05/11/2024

This weekend, we took 4 students to the Harlow Invitational competition and came away with 1 silver and 2 bronzes 🥈🥉🥉

09/09/2024

This October, Sensei Kerry is helping raise money for National Autistic Society!

The National Autistic Society are there to help the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their families - be it running specialist schools, campaigning for improved rights or training companies on being more autism-friendly, they are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes.

Your donations towards my efforts are greatly appreciated and not only that, they will be a huge help in creating a society that works for all autistic people and their families, thank you! 💜

Help Kerry Colpus raise money to support National Autistic Society

30/06/2024

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30/06/2024

Today, we took 3 students to the Thurrock Invitational tournament.

First up was Angelo in the kata. As always, Angelo's performance was strong, which should have seen him through to the final, but unfortunately, the decision didn't go our way today. Angelo came away with a well deserved 3rd place.

Next in the kata was Hayley. It wasn't Hayley's day today. She started strong, but then nerves got the better of her. For Hayley, today was a good learning experience that she can build on in the future.

Finally, we had Harry in the kumite. Harry fought very well, coming from 2-0 down to bring it back to 2-2. Unfortunately, he lost 3-2 in the last few seconds of the fight. Harry showed a lot of fighting spirit and potential for the future.

Good or bad, we are proud of you all. You all went and tried your best, which is all we can ask.

22/06/2024

Well done to everyone who graded today 👏🥋

13/05/2024

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09/03/2024

Well done to everyone who graded today 👏🥋

03/03/2024

Today, we took 6 students to KDF open championships.

Dylan had the hard job of being the very first competitor of the day. He performed a good kata but, unfortunately, was drawn against the winner of the group. Dylan also competed in the kumite. He fought his hardest but again was drawn against a more experienced fighter. This was only Dylans 2nd ever competition, and even though he didn't win, he gave it his all and has the potential to go on to win at future competitions.

Hayley, our youngest competitor of day, went out and performed a strong kata, but unfortunately, after a close round, she didn't go through to the next round. Hayley, the same as Dylan, went on to compete in the kumite but got drawn against the winner of the group. Hayley had some tough groups today being one of the youngest and lowest grades in both of her groups, but she didn't let that faze her and had a great fighting spirit.

Harry, in his first competition, succeeded our expectations. Competing in the kumite, Harry did brilliantly, it was a very close fight and he only lost by 1 point in the last few seconds of the fight. Keep up the hard work Harry this was a great first competition.

Sean also entered both kata and kumite events was unlucky today. Sean performed a great kata, but unfortunately, a slight slip meant Sean just missed out on getting a medal. Sean fought a good fight with some lovely strong gaks, but again, unfortunately, it wasn't Sean's day, and he just missed out by 1 point. Not the result he wanted but a good performance by Sean today.

Shelley performed a strong and technically very good kata, but unfortunately, the result didn't go her way. In the kumite, Shelley fought like a warrior, taking some hard hits but still continued to fight her way to a well-deserved 3rd place🥉. Shelley continues to improve with every competition, keep it up, Shelley, and you will have more medals in your future.

Angelo competed in the kata. He went through the rounds and into the final with ease with some powerful kata performances. Losing to a more experienced competitor in the final, Angelo came 2nd 🥈. Keep up the good work, Angelo, and next time, it will be a gold medal.

30/12/2023

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