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Merseyside actor and karate expert wins best prize for performance in Giri at the End of the Pier International Film FestivalA KARATE expert has scooped a best actor prize at an international film festival after learning how to use a traditional Japanese sword.Liverpool-born actor Terry ONeill studied karate for more than 40 years but had never handled a Samurai Katana sword before the part.The 60-year-olds performance in the Merseyside-made film Giri won him an award for the best actor in a short drama at the End of the Pier International Film Festival in Sussex.He was trained by Merseyside martial artist...
A youth project which resolves conflict among gang members through the Brazilian martial art of capoeira has been nominated for a £60,000 charity award.Capoeira Youth was set up in Newham last year following its success in transforming the lives of slum-dwellers in a pilot project in Bogota, Colombia.The martial art, which was invented by African slaves and took root in Brazil, is a hybrid of sport and dance with an acrobatic duel taking place to the accompaniment of music.Leaders of the scheme say they have seen a remarkable change in the 200 newly recruited capoeiristas, including young asylum seekers, gang...
Over 150 martial arts clubs from the NEST network are now offering free classes for children during school holidays as part of the Asda Sporting Chance initiative.The scheme offers children a free martial arts taster session at a variety of different venues across the UK.If you would like to book a free taster session for during the school holidays, visit www.asda-sportingchance.co.uk (http://www.asda-sportingchance.co.uk/) for details of available activity dates and times and to download your free lesson voucher.
A new dedicated martial arts centre has opened in the heart of Nottingham specialising in practical self defence techniques drawn from a variety of different styles.Aimed at both adults and children, Elite Martial Arts is a conceptually based system which incorporates Gracie Jiu Jitsu, a style adapted from Judo as well as more traditional forms of martial arts such as Wing Chun, Kickboxing, Yoga and Tai Chi.Based in the High Pavement Business Centre in Nottingham's historic Lace Market district, this new centre offers the the latest in self defence systems for anyone interested in increasing fitness or adopting a...
A family of five from Hampshire have all become black belt martial artists at the same time, it has been reported.The Hexter-Andrews family took up martial arts at a club in Camberley in September 2006 and since then have developed at the same level, the Daily Express reports.Mother Sam Hexter-Andrews, 40, said: I feel so proud of myself for what I have achieved so far. But most of all, I am proud of my sons. They are growing into confident young men. Two or three times a week the boys are able to expel their excess energy and frustrations...
Some 120 martial arts pupils have taken part in an inter-club tournament in Oxfordshire.The Oxford Times reports that the biannual clash, hosted by Banbury Shukokai Karate, involved fighters aged five and upwards with a view to encouraging the development of discipline and fitness.Instructor and club founder Gareth Rees told the newspaper: With children as young as five, adult men and ladies all competing, the standard of karate was excellent, with students showing good control and discipline. The session at the Chasewell Community Centre spanned six hours and included fighters from Ratley martial arts club.Banbury Shukokai Karate practises at various...
A national martial arts champion is knuckling down to some hard training with an international competition in her sights, it has been reported.University of East London (UEL) student Amy Thomason is part of the England karate squad and the Great Britain University Team for UEL, but hopes to bag a gold medal at the fourth European Universities' Karate Championship in Spain this July, the Newham Recorder reports.The enthusiast took up karate at the age of seven, quickly showing discipline and integrity that have gone on to form a match-winning combination.Ms Thomason told the newspaper: I'm training hard and finishing...
A West Midlands karate club has won a host of medals at a national competition, it has been reported.Blackheath Shukokai Karate brought home 17 medals in all major disciplines from the recent SKF National Karate Championships, Halesowen News states.A grand total of nine golds, five silvers and three bronzes were achieved by the team's young and old fighters with one final comprising two competitors from the club.Jenny Loftus took double gold in the ladies' black belt kata and kumite, while Peter Jelf won silver in the 13-14-year-old kumite and black belt kata categories.Blackheath Shukokai Karate is run by expert instructor...
Police in London are running a judo course for individuals who have been bullied or mugged.According to the Hackney Gazette, the ten-week course at Lower Clapton's Kings Hall leisure centre in East London is geared towards boosting youngsters' confidence, discipline and self defence skills.Police sergeant and judo black belt Andy Newman has organised the class in conjunction with the British Judo Association and the NHS. Being a victim of crime can affect a person's quality of life. This course is helping them grow in self-confidence so they don't emit signals of fear in the street and become repeat victims of...
Some 24 students from a Cambridgeshire martial arts club have risen in rank after a recent grading session.The fighters from Bushido Warrior Karate School in Fenland were put through their paces by a panel made up of instructors including chief sensei Martin Hunnable from the Fenland Jujitsu School, the Fenland Citizen reports.In total, 22 martial artists reached their 9th kyu orange belt gradings, among them B Cumbridge, M Day-Coombes, T Day-Coombes and S Day-Coombes, while G Vaidilaite and A Meckauskas attained 10th kyu red belt.Bushido Warrior Karate School is headed by instructor Richard Smyth and was launched last year.Lessons take...
Japanese golfer Shingo Katayama has taken up martial arts in order to improve his swing, it has been reported.The US Master fourth is exploring new avenues for exercise and development of discipline in a bid to boost his winning chances.Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, Katayama commented: I won't be getting much bigger physically, so I've been studying Japanese martial arts to see how they can help me improve. I've been looking at things like Aikido and even Noh Theatre to see how I can incorporate them into my golf swing, the competitor added.In other...
Martial artists from West Yorkshire will visit a club in Belgium as part of a twinning exchange.Some ten fighters from Kirkburton Karate Club will travel to Europe to round off the club's 21st birthday celebrations, the Huddersfield Daily Examiner reports.The link was forged when Kirkburton chief instructor and founder sensei Colin Hanson took coaching sessions at the Herzele club back in 1992.Since then, Herzele teacher sensei Guy Van Den Eynde has visited Yorkshire to take a lesson there.In related news, a martial arts team from the north-east successfully broke a world record on a TV show on Sunday (May 17th).The...
A Norfolk judo team has won 14 medals at a recent competition.Marham Judo Club competed in Epping on Sunday (March 15th), raking in four golds, two silvers and eight bronzes, the Watton and Swaffham Times reports.Gold winners included Adora Storton, Cailean McCallum, Chris Parrott and Sophie Buller, all of whom could represent the East at the 2009 British Judo Junior Nationals.Marham Judo was established in 2007 and under the supervision of head coach Paul Nicholson teaches students of all ages, its website states.Meanwhile, two of the club's fighters were recognised at the Eastern Area Award Ceremony on Saturday (March 14th).Jenna-Jaye...
Northumbria University jitsu club has won four gold medals at a national competition.Fighting at the TJF Randori Nationals at the Telford centre, Bryce Doherty, Alex Macaulay and Kayleigh Jackson all took first place in their respective disciplines, the Evening Chronicle reports.Speaking to the publication, club instructor David Chalton praised unofficial teacher David Ashdown for his devotion to the team: Our success goes hand in hand with his commitment and dedication to the provision of a first-class training environment. The students took part in nage waza, a floor-based technique resembling judo, and ne waza, a form that depends on the...
A north-east karate star has been ranked first in his category at an international tournament.Liam Conroy, 14, saw gold at the AMA International at Ponds Forge in Sheffield after winning various competitions earlier in the year, the Sunderland Echo reports.Speaking to the publication, Liam said: It was fantastic to get the gold. I'm just keeping my head down and getting on with my training – and hopefully more wins will follow. The youngster is a member of Ishinryu Karate Club, based in Wensleydale Avenue, Penshaw.Instructor Eddie Gillespie praised the student for his discipline and commitment, predicting that the fighter...
