The DOJO.net produces  WORLD CHAMPIONS !

Our amazing trio of 8year old return from the IKF World Champs (Rimini, Itally) with 6 Medals between them. Nathan Chan was truley world class with a Gold in Ind Kata & Team Kata. Bradley Ingham-Eaton got Gold in Team Kata & Silver in fighting, while Jack Jolliffe got Gold in Team Kata & Bronze in Fighting.

We are very proud of their outstanding acheivement!

Since coming back form the World Champs Nathan and Jack have turned up the heat on the Competition scene and have continued to amass lots of titles and trophies.

Read more about them below along with the successes of other members from The DOJO.

The DOJO is The BEST - its official.

On THU 12th FEB 09 in the Rochdale Borough’s Annual Sports Awards, The DOJO was nominated for 4 awards. While it just missed out on getting the Sports Volunteer of the Year and the Club of the Year, it did get HIGHLY COMMENDED Awards for Best Sports Acheiver of the Year which went to Nathan Chan, and Sports Coach of the Year (To Sensei Irfan Ansari). This means that:
1. The DOJO is in the Top 10 Sports clubs in the Rochdale Borough
2. The DOJO is the best Martial Arts club in the Rochdale Borough (as no other was shortlisted to the finals)
3. Irfan Ansari is the best Karate/martial arts Coach in the Rochdale Borough
4. Nathan Chan in the Best Martial Arts Performer in the Rochdale Borough.

In the opinion of the Rochdale Observer, we are “thought to be the most progressive and successful club in the area” (WED 18th FEB)

 NOC Open Champs - Results 

4 Members returned from the Northern Open Championships on SUN 14th SEP with 4 Medals between them. Outstanding performances were from Jack Jollife who was 1st in the U10yrs Kumite, and Jamie Ellis who came 3rd in the Boys 14-16yrs Open Grade Kumite. Alex wlach also performed well to get 3rd Place in the Boys U10yrs Kata, while yolonda got 3rd in the Girls 13-16yrs Junior Grade Kumite.

UMA Champs - Results

8 Members return with 11 Medals between them - an excellent result by any standard. The Comp was well organised, but could have done with more perofrmance areas and referees. Nathan (1st in u9yrs Kata and 1st in Pairs Kata), Jack (2nd is u9yrs Kata, 1st in Pairs Kata, and 1st in u9yrs Kumite), little Adam (1st in u6yrs Kumite), Rais (2nd in 10-12yrs Kumite and 3rd in Open Kumite), Marya (2nd in Girls 10-12yrs Kumite), Faisal (3rd in Boys 13-16yrs Kumite), Natalie (2nd in Girls 13-16yrs). Looks like the Khan family is settling into the Competition scene nicely!

 Black Belt Grading Update  (DEC 08)

48 members participated.  The following performed outstandingly to Pass their Grading and have noe acheived Black Belt 1st Dan. Sensei Ansari would like to offer his personal congtratulations to all, but especially to Shay  who passed despite the hardship of coping with the recent discovery of his mothers Cancer. A special welldone to Shay's parents for persevering through this hard time and to the commitment they have shown to shay's progress at The DOJO. we all wish his mum a quick recovery.

   BSK Open Champs - Results

The DOJO.net Squad returned form the BSK Champs with 11 trophies. Nathan was 1st in U9yrs Kata, Jack (3rd in U9yrs Kata), Natalie (1st in 13-16yrs Girls), Jamie (2nd in 13-16yrs Boys), Sam (3rd in 13-16yrs Boys), Grace (3rd in Girls 10-12yrs), Lauren (3rd in girls 10-12yrs). Outstanding performances were from little Adam Khan, Daniel Shirtcliffe and Zain-ul-Abidbeen who all entered their first competition and came 3rd in their respective categories.

 CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME!

At the recent Black Belt Grading we had 46 members who participated. Form these everyone under 16yrs had to raise money for a charity in accord with our GOOD CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. The DOJO members managed to raise £275 for the British Red Cross. The Club Secretary, Mark Lineker help organise the event with Sensei Irfan Ansari. Sensei Irfan said ‘We have to instil into our youngsters the feeling of Gratitude and Charity, and that if we help someone today, then someone will be there to help us in time of our need tomorrow. At The DOJO, we have made it a part of our young members requirements that they improve their character alongside learning martial arts to become more contributing members of society. We have had many signed statements from both parents and teachers saying that they have seen a vast improvement in confidence, leadership, volunteerism and other associated good character traits in their children who attend our classes.”

All England Champs - Bradford

Nathan and Jack performed excellently doing a different kata in each round to finish 1st and 2nd respectively. Nathan taking the title for the 2nd year in a row. Jack came 3rd in the Kumite while Zain pipped ahead to 2nd in the same category.

Aadam Khan, known at The DOJO as‘The Chief’, stormed through the u7yrs category setting the crowed alight with his fantastic head kicks that made him win each bout with maximum score lead of 8 points. In the final he fought excellently and only lost to a poor judgement by 1 point to come 2nd.

Natalie, also blazed through the rounds with maximum points but fell victim to poor stretegy in the finals to come 3rd.

Jamie and Shahid both performed well to lose in their semi for the 16-17yrs Kumite, while Phillip returned back to the competition scene after a 4 year break. In the 18-20yr men’s event he came 3rd taking a bad blow to the nose his final round match.

 LEAVING THE FIELD WELL BEHIND

Iqra Waheed, 13yrs, is not only outstanding in Martial Arts, she had also won outstanding awards in Swimming. Iqra trains 3 times per week at The DOJO Martial Arts Centre, Castlemere St, Rochdale and is currently ranked Blue Belt with her younger brother Sulayman. Iqra swims for Rochdale and has won many events. Her biggest success in swimming came when she won the Best Junior Shield, and the Best Lady Shield which is an open age category. These shields are given to people who have performed best throughout the year. Sensei Irfan Ansari said, “We are very keen to promote the success of our members from other aspects of life and not just those achieved within the martial arts. Iqra is a shining example of what our kids are capable of achieving through an attitude of ‘there is always room for improvement’. She is very well mannered and always tries hard to improve in each session. Even if they don’t wish to do martial arts, I hope more parents encourage their kids to join into organised sports to bring life-long health benefits to their family.”

 OUTSTANDING RESULTS

At the recent Grading the above Beginners performed supebly acheived 'Distinction' grade from a group of 48 beginners - A fantastic Result to start their career in the Martial Arts

In the Intermediate level these 5 acheived 'Distinction' from 93 participating. A Special WELLDONE to them also!

Literacy Club @ The DOJO

This Kids class at The DOJO participates in the month long Literacy campaign to raise the importance of Children and Adults making the time to read whenever they get the opportunity. The Work was carried out in conjuction with Hele Chicot of the Literacy Group who brought lots of books in for our members to make use of. Now our youngsters are not only becomeing good at Karate, but also improving their intellect. This why parents keep telling us that we are;

MUCH MORE THAN A KARATE CLUB!

NOC 09 Champs

3 Members returned form the NOC 09 Open with Medals to show for their efforts. Natalie Dean was 3rd in the Girls 13-15yrs. Jamie Ellis was 3rd in the Youths 16-18yrs, while Thoma Bates came 2nd in only his 2nd competition. Welldone to all who entered - Keep up the good work!

KATIE is 'Kicking it in Glossop'

Katie jones recently progressed to Black Belt 1st Dan under the watchfull eyes of Sensei Ansari at the Grading at The DOJO. she trains at the Glossop Club and is an outstanding students. She also visit the Chadderton Club to top up on her tuition.

 FEKO 09 Champs

Once again The DOJO Squad performed brilliantly at the FEKO  Nationals, coming home with 3 1st places and 1 2nd among the 4 of them. Jack has become 10yrs now and performed in the new 10-12yrs Black Belt events. In Kata he was 4th, but in Kumite he came 2nd. Zain perfoemd excellently and won the u9yrs Kumite event. Nathan won for the 3rd year running in the u9yrs Kata, while Jamie won the 16-17yrs Shobu Ippon event.

'I am very proud of their achievements' said Sensei Ansari.

'But there is always room for improvement!' he added.

 More Black Belt success

A special WELLDONE to Waqar Shah, Jack Higgins, Sam Lomax and Adam Kowal on gaining their Black Belt 1st Dan.

They were among 45 candidates who were all taking their next stage of their next Black Belt