Maria Da Costa, Chris Davies, Liam Keaveney, Tony White, Hanshi Arneil, David Pickthall, Nick Da Costa, Moss Ageli and Janine Davies
up people” which meant a very tough last hour.
Summary
Those that had been grading were asked to line up, and being Kyokushin, we all fight. All put their heart and soul into the last hour of fighting, following which everyone shook hands and embraced, relieved that they had survived Camp.
Life is a journey. Those attendees had chosen the Kyokushin path, all wanting to be the best and become a Black Belt. A tough path with a lot of “blood, sweat and tears”. A very proud moment to be presented with a Black Belt.
We were all asked to go to the grading hall and line up in grade order. Hanshi delivered his speech. The grading students were called to one side. Those taking 3rd Dam were called forward to explain and perform their own Katas, all very impressive.
Many thanks go to Hanshi and all the Instructors for everything they had done to make it a great Summer Camp and for all the work they do throughout the year. The Organization is well respected by other countries, demonstrated by their Karateka’s attendance at Summer Camp.
Following this, the results were called out. All the 3rd Dan graders were promoted. The other Dan grades were called out, those that were unsuccessful would need to carry on along their journey and try again.
Also, a big thank you to everyone that turned up to Camp, which is what makes Summer Camp the success it is. See you all next year.
Hanshi thanked everyone that had attended Supper Camp, especially those from around the World. An emotional time. The evening celebrations would no doubt go well!
British Karate Kyokushinkai Magazine
OSU Lee Swiggelaar (1st Dan)