What
is 'Squad' About?
The Ashin-do Kai squad is comprised of the A, B and C squads. 'A'
squad are our team of members that compete regularly at tournaments,
nationally and in some cases, internationally. 'B' and 'C' squads
are our up and coming talents. Like A squad, they will be expected
to attend extra training sessions and show commitment and
dedication. Any B or C squad member may be moved up to 'A'
squad and asked to represent the club at tournaments, depending on
their work during training.
Who is in which Squad?
Below are the pictures of some of our existing squad members and
their achievements & profiles will be added shortly.
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Ashin-do Kai Squad Members
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A Squad - Experienced
competitors with a will to win |
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I have been doing karate since I was 6 when I was
introduced to the club by a friend and have enjoyed it since
then, working my way through the belt gradings. I have done
several tournaments, national and international and the
Ashin-do Kai and taken two 1st
places, two 2nd places and a
3rd place. This year I will be entering more tournaments to
gain more experience and push for more placings and wins. I
passed my last grading in December 2007 and I am now black
belt 2nd Dan. I train 3 times a
week, plus squad training, which all helps keep me fit as
well as sharp and focused.
Nuri - age 14 |
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Hunisha
Profile to follow |
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Kieran
profile to follow
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Navin
Profile to follow
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Annie
Profile to follow |
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Hano
Profile to follow
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Josh
Profile to follow |
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"When I was younger I did gymnastics and dance classes
but when I moved to London I couldn't find the right kind of
classes, so I started doing karate in September 2006 when a
friend introduced me to the Ashin-do Kai club. I enjoyed it
a lot and in the November of that year took part in the
Ashin-do Kai tournament and took bronze in my Kata group.
After that I realised I wanted to do more so trained more
often. Sensei Ricky and everyone at the club were very
encouraging and in 2007 started entering the national
tournaments, even taking bronze again for Kumite at my first
tournament. I am now a Green Belt [6th Kyu] and train 3
nights a week as well as with the squad on Sundays. Karate
keeps me very fit and I have also made some great new
friends. I am looking forward to more tournaments and train
very hard for them."
Bethany - age 13
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