Handbridge - Visiting Dan Grades
Andy Brown 6th Dan
Aaisatsu
Otto Blank 3rd Dan Ataru
Kristina Blank 1st Dan
Ataru
John Booth 3rd Dan Rhyl & Prestatyn
Chris Leucke 3rd Dan Red Triangle
Paul Cheshire 2nd Dan
Aydon Rossi 2nd Dan
Ataru
Glasgow Karate Academy
In January 2013, I decided that I would try to put together a brief outline of the Handbridge Club Highlights, so that I could look back at what I, and the club had achieved over the year. Little did I know at the time that it would later turn into a full colour souvenir and be so well received by Sensei O’Connor and the club members. A lot more has happened than I anticipated, but I suppose that just goes to show how easy it is to forget just what has happened over the period of just one year. It has been a pleasure to see the club grow, and to watch the younger members of the club blossom from their un-coordinated beginnings into the commited and spirited individuals they have become today. And knowing that I have played a small part in their progress makes me immensely proud. Having a strong senior presence within the club and with the excellent calibre of visiting Dan grades who have graced the dojo floor this year, the younger members have had excellent role models to emulate. The regular presence of both Hanshi Andy Sherry and Koshi Frank Brennan have without doubt lifted the club, both technically and in spirit and we thank them for that. If 2014 turns out to be anything near as good as 2013, were in for another great year at the Handbridge Dojo. And last, but not least, a big thank you to Sensei Mike O’Connor, as without him non of this would have been possible. Keith Limbert