Student of the year 2016
Lily is awarded the “Lower grades” student of the year award and Adam is awarded the “Higher grades” student of the year award.
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ESKA ball 2016
The annual ESKA ball saw awards go to Nick Shodan, Matt Nidan, Glenn Yondan and Sensei Owen Rokudan. Full details are on the ESKA website www.eska.org.uk news page.
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Student of the year awards 2015
Tabitha is awarded the “Higher grades” student of the year award.
Max is awarded the “Lower grades” student of the year award.
Sam receives his Nidan certificate.
Sam was awarded his Nidan certificate, as well as being awarded the prestigious Peter Cox award at the ESKA Xmas ball.
Matthew receives his Shodan certificate.
Matthew received his Shodan certificate at the annual ESKA summer ball.
Student of the year 2014
Ben is awarded the “Higher grades” student of the year award.
Ben and Joseph receive their Shodan certificates November 2014
Sensei Tony receives his Godan at the ESKA Xmas ball 2014
Student of the year 2013
Tommy is awarded the “Lower grades” student of the year award.
Jack is awarded the “Higher grades” student of the year award.
Owen receives his Shodan award
Owen received his Shodan award at the Knebworth club. He trains here as well as at the Ware club.
Annual ESKA Winter Ball 2013
Rhianne and Sam received their Shodan Awards. Sensei Owen Kumite Referee certificate.
Sensei Tony Kata Judge Level 3 and Jenny Kumite table official certificates.
Student of the year 2012!
Ben is awarded the “Lower grades” student of the year award.
Matthew is awarded the “Higher grades” student of the year award.
Annual ESKA Winter Ball 2012
Paul was presented his Nidan certificate and Adam his Shodan at the annual winter ball in Dunstable.
Student of the year 2011!
Ben is awarded the “Lower grades” student of the year award.
Aaron is awarded the “Higher grades” student of the year award
ESKA Christmas Ball 2011
Our annual Xmas Ball was held at The Palace Lodge Hotel, Dunstable this year once again. You can see the ESKA website images here and our own extra club photos here. It was a lovely evening.
Ladies Self Defence 2011
A course was held on September 18th for ladies to introduce them to self defence. The course lasted 2 hours and was run by Sensei owen Ramsden and Sensei Tony Stones. Click here to see more photos of the event.
Students of the year 2010!
Sam is awarded the “Lower grades” student of the year award.
Sonny is awarded the “Higher grades” student of the year award for the second year running
and the year before that he was the “Lower grades” student of the year.
ESKA Xmas Ball November 27th 2010
Our annual Xmas Ball was held at The Palace Lodge Hotel, Dunstable this year. We are proud to say that Sensei Owen was awarded his 5th Dan during the awards ceremony. He has been training for almost 19 years now within ESKA and such a commitment deserves such an award. Following their gradings several weeks ago Glenn Hildyard and Farah Malik were awarded their Sandan Certificates
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See some photos of the night on the ESKA main website.
ESKA Summer Ball July 2nd 2010
Awards were given to Christian for obtaining his Shodan and to Tracy for obtaining her Assistant Instructor certificate at the annual summer dinner and dance.
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ESKA Mini Olympics May 16th 2010
On Sunday the 16th May over 170 ESKA Karateka took part in the first ESKA Mini Olympics instructors course at the Stevenage Honbu.Students were able to try various martial arts including, Self Defence, Freestyle, Pad Work, Jo/Bo Weapons, Nunchuck’s, Judo and Kata Bunkai.The course lasted just over two hours and everyone thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the days’ different disciplines.
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Students of the year 2009!
Liam is awarded the “Lower grades” student of the year award.
Sonny awarded the “Higher grades” student of the year award.
Last year he was the “Lower grades” student of the year.
ESKA Christmas Ball November 28th 2009
Awards were given to three Shodans, one Junior Shodan, one Nidan and one Yondan at the annual ESKA Christmas dinner & dance and 30 Year Celebration.
Junior Shodan
Emily Ringe
Shodan
Paul Clements
Matt Allen
Warren Bone
Nidan
Jenny Hanson
Yondan
Tony Stones – Stevenage
Special Sensei awards
Owen Ramsden
Tony Stones
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ESKA Summer Ball July 3rd 2009
Many certificates were picked up by students who train at Knebworth
at the annual ESKA Summer Dinner and Dance.For more photos click here
ESKA Kumite Course April 19th 2009
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Sensei Akita Course February 1st 2009
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Well done to all the members of Knebworth karate club who attended the course run by Sensei Akita. ESKA flew Sensei Akita in especially from Berlin for this course and its only through your participation that we made it the success it was. I think it was very interesting and I hope you all enjoyed it. Sensei Akita was very impressed with ESKA and our students and is hoping to come back again.
Knebworth Karate Club Students of the Year 2008
Once again we have two awards. One for lower grades Yellow/white and below and one for Green belts and above.
Sonny wins the yellow/white and below award
Joseph wins this award once again for the higher grades
ESKA Karate Club Christmas Ball 2008
A brilliant time was had by members of the karate club at the annual ESKA Xmas Dinner and Dance.
David was awarded his 2nd dan certificate and the Peter Cox spirit cup.
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Kata Course June 29th 2008 Stevenage Hombo
The black belts & intermediates enjoyed a two hour kata training course which was followed by a Kyu grade kata course. People could improve their kata or learn a totally new one.
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Training with Wayne Otto April 20th 2008
Four hours of Kumite training was thoroughly enjoyed by members of the club and fellow ESKA members. There were about 87 students in total. Throughout the day he taught us techniques to help us improve our kumite skills. It was a really enjoyable day for all levels.Click here for more images in pop up window.
Bournemouth Gasshuku 2008
Many members of ESKA including one of our own instructors joined Cheshunt Karate Club at their annual Gasshuku (14th-16th March at the Durley Hall Hotel in Bournemouth). Gasshuku means “training camp” and is held each year over three days to give students the chance to learn combined techniques from the instructors in a more concentrated environment.
Knebworth Karate Club Students of the Year 2007
This year we had two awards. One for lower grades Yellow/white and below and one for Green belts and above.
Luke wins the Yellow/white Kyu grades award
Tyler wins the green belt and above Kyu grades award
ESKA Karate Club Christmas Ball December 2007
Jenny who passed her Black belt in May celebrated as she was awarded her Shodan certificate at the annual Christmas Ball.Standing with Mike Nursey 8th Dan & Nick Lower 5th Dan from ESKA.
Tony was also awarded the Ted Docwra Spirit Cup for the year of 2007
for all his efforts and dedication throughout the previous year.
Knebworth instructors.
Some of Knebworth adults enjoy a great evening!
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