Key Grading Dates: Started training March 1984 9th Kyu 28th June 1984 Sensei Poynton 1st Dan 12th December 1987 Enoeda Sensei 2nd Dan 9th March 1991 Enoeda Sensei 3rd Dan 8th April 1997 Enoeda Sensei 4th dan 1st October 2011 Sherry sensei
Training Details
General
Soon after starting Karate at Chesterfield SKC, my Instructor, Sensei Gandy, encouraged me to train at other local KUGB clubs. I regularly trained under Senseis Sharpe, Mather and Oliver at Killamarsh, Sheffield and Nottingham clubs respectively. In addition, I have trained regularly with all the senior KUGB British and resident Japanese Instructors. I have twice attended the Lancaster Summer School and when possible I have trained under visiting senior Japanese Instructors.
Central Region Squad
From 1994 to 1998 I was honoured to be selected as a member of the Central Region Kumite (fighting) Squad, training monthly under the tuition of Sensei Frank Brennan 7th Dan.
Competition Experience
In my 20’s and early 30’s I competed regularly in all major KUGB competitions and a few all style competitions. I represented both Chesterfield and Nottingham Zanshin KC’s in individual and team events at the Central Region and National Championships, being a Central Region finalist for three years out of four in the late 1990’s.
Future Goals
Personal Development
I intend to foster my Karate knowledge and technique by continuing to train regularly at club level, and by attending training courses with the senior KUGB Instructors with the ultimate aim of attaining my 5th Dan. Now retired from competition I intend to practice and qualify as a competition judge/referee in order to support the KUGB competition program.
I am a qualified KUGB Instructor as of 26/08/2022
Club Development
My main aim is to assist with the continued development and expansion of Chesterfield SKC and to promote KUGB Shotokan Karate in the local area.
