There is a Brown Black Belt Course and Grading on Sunday 29th September.
Juniors & Seniors arrive at 8.30am for admin, black and brown belt course at 9.00am – 10.30am. Kyu & Dan Gradings start at approx. 10.45am in the Main Hall.
This course counts as one of your brown and black belt courses.
Venue: Grange Leisure & Community Centre, Grange Drive, Swindon SN3 4JY
There is **NO COURSE ON SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER**
Please be aware that our Exeter grading venue has been changed to:
St Peter’s Church of England Aided School, Quarry Lane, Exeter EX2 5AP
Our camps are back for 2025 in a brand new location – TORQUAY!
Join us at The Victoria Hotel, Torquay from Friday 10th- Sunday 12th January 2025 for our Winter Camp. Open to all members and their families and friends.
Download all the information here: SSKA Camp Info A4 2025
FREE Instructor’s Course and Karate Course is back!
Saturday 1 February 2025
Our instructors course is for anyone who would like to become an instructor and run a club for the SSKA. We would like to welcome anyone 4th Kyu and above of any age.
Free Karate Course open to all members
Join us from 3-5pm on Saturday 1 February for our free karate course. Open to all SSKA members. Please ensure you bring your licence with you.
There are still spaces available on this year’s Summer Camp in Bournemouth. Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4 August 2024
Details for this year’s summer camp are now available on our website to download – for more information please click here
We will once again be training at the Bournemouth Central Premier Inn. Don’t forget to book your accommodation! All the rooms can sleep up to 4 people. You are welcome to book another hotel if you prefer and come over for the training and social side.
For details or to book call 07557 532676 or email: sska595@gmail.com
We have just been informed that we cannot use Five Rivers Leisure Centre on Sunday 30th June for Salisbury grading day due to the General Election
We have changed the venue to:
Sarum Academy
Westwood Road
Salisbury
SP2 9HS
Sunday 30 June
**PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES**
Arrive at 1.30pm
Lesson 2pm to 3pm
Gradings will start about 3.15pm
In the small sports hall.
Also please remember there is a Brown & Black Belt Course on the same day 11am to 12pm
cost £20
Also in the small sports hall.
Kind regards
Stuart Cole SSKA
We will be holding an extra Brown Black Belt Course in Salisbury on 30th June. This will be an opportunity to get your books signed towards your black belt grading.
Time: 11am to 12pm
Venue: Sarum Academy
Westwood Road
Salisbury
SP2 9HS
Cost: £20pp for the Lesson
Please note there has been a time change for Gradings in Exeter on the 29th June . The new times are as follows.
Arrive at 8.30am for a lesson 9.00am to 10am
Gradings Start at 10.15am for Kyu Gradings followed by Black Belt Grading.
EXETER
SATURDAY 13th APRIL
KYU GRADING CENTRE, Wonford Sports Centre, Rifford Road, Exeter, EX2 6NF. Juniors & Seniors (All Grades) arrive at 9.45am for admin, pre-grading lesson 10.00am – 11.00am. Kyu Gradings start at approx. 11.15am in the Main Hall.
SALISBURY
SUNDAY 14th APRIL
KYU GRADING CENTRE, Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Hulse Road, Salisbury, SP1 3NR. Lesson times:- Juniors & Seniors (All Grades) arrive at 2.45pm for admin, pre-grading lesson 3.00pm – 4.00pm.
Gradings start at approx. 4.00pm in the Studio with Chief Instructor of the SSKA, Sensei Lewis Assistant Chief Instructor and Senior Instructors assistance.
We would like to inform you of some significant changes within our association regarding the instructorship at Wokingham and Caversham clubs.
Gary Leyshon, who previously led the Wokingham and Caversham clubs, has left the Southern Shotokan Karate Association (SSKA).
With these changes, we are pleased to announce that we have appointed two new highly skilled instructors to lead these clubs:
• Ian Binge will be assuming the role of instructor at Caversham club.
• Dawn Grieg will be leading the Wokingham club.
Ian and Dawn bring with them a wealth of experience, expertise, and dedication to the SSKA. They are committed to upholding the standards of excellence that our association prides itself on, and we are confident that they will inspire and guide you.
To all members who have been training at Wokingham and Caversham clubs, we extend a warm invitation to continue your training under the guidance of Ian and Dawn.
Furthermore, we welcome new members to join our clubs and experience the benefits of Shotokan Karate. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a beginner, there is a place for you in one of our clubs, and we are excited to welcome you to train with us.
It is important to note that Gary Leyshon is no longer affiliated with the SSKA in any capacity. Any representation or association with him should be disregarded.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes or any other matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your feedback and input are always valued and appreciated.
