Date Created: 2012-10-11 09:53:19
Congratulating to the following officials on being upgraded to BKF kata judge at the BKF International Open Championships
Eric Blythe
Andy Elliott
Billy Haggarty
Allan Miller
Stuart Robertson
Kirsten Bonar
Jim Weir
Date Created: 2012-10-09 10:19:42
Karate working with Active schools
The club sport framework identifies better connected clubs as a priority to ensure they are well-placed to deliver sports opportunities within local communities. Part of this is developing strong connections between Scottish governing bodies (SGBs), local clubs and Active Schools.
Two years ago the Scottish Karate Governing Body (SKGB) decided to try and increase participation in karate by introducing it to children in schools.
SKGB chairman Paul Giannandrea and Active Schools Coordinator Roger Arnott put the wheels in motion by applying for funding from the Carnegie Trust to develop a four-week karate programme based in Fife primary schools. Twelve schools took part in the initial four-week programme.
The programme included three weeks of school-based karate and one week where the children went to the Japan Karate Shotorenmei (JKS) Scotland Dojo in Dunfermline for a full morning of karate experiences. This involved teaming up schools from across Fife. Everyone involved received a certificate for their achievements.
The programme had strong links with the Curriculum for Excellence. The children learned how to make sushi, and write and say their names in Japanese, which enhanced their experience.
This cross-curricular approach helped gain support from head teachers who were an integral part of driving the programme. A strong partnership developed between JKS Scotland, Active Schools and education staff.
Evaluations of the programme have been positive, particularly around the interaction between JKS Scotland instructors and the school staff, the children and their parents. The instructors’ enthusiasm and the high standard of their lessons has been a key ingredient in the programme’s success.
Since the initial project completed, the partnership has focused on developing the extracurricular programme further to ensure it is sustainable long-term.
So far 17 extracurricular clubs have been set up in local primary schools. Over 350 children between P1 and P7 take part regularly in breakfast, lunch and after-school karate clubs run by JKS instructors. They work to the same curriculum as the Dunfermline Dojo of JKS Scotland.
All pupils have successfully undergone an early initial karate grading. They now have the opportunity to grade and progress at their own pace in the future.
Many of the children involved have moved on to participate in the local karate club structure and the challenge now is for them to progress into regional competitions.
To ensure the programme continues to develop, the six active schools coordinators in Fife meet with Paul once a term to review the programme and make improvements as necessary.
Planning is underway to form extracurricular clubs in each of the local high schools to ensure the pathway continues through the transition into secondary education. Plans are also in place to hold an Active Schools karate festival in 2013.
The success of this project has led SKGB to set up a group for all karate clubs working with Active Schools to come together to discuss ideas and best practice. The SKGB is developing resources to support the growth. Similar projects are now taking place in Dundee and West Lothian.
Date Created: 2012-09-28 10:24:09
Click on PDF document for entry forms and information
Date Created: 2012-09-27 12:50:47
For full course details click on PDF document
Date Created: 2012-09-27 09:53:52
Attached entry forms and information sheets for the SKGB Kumite Championships 18th Nov 2012
Click on PDF document for full details
Master copy club entries
Parent information form
Instructor’s category Information individuals and teams
Adult entry form
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Date Created: 2012-09-20 10:20:27
Time to put your entries in for the BKF Open championships.
British Open 6/7 October 2012, Kelvin Hall Glasgow
Deadline for entries: 2nd Oct
Entries so far: 14 countries, 322 entries, 176 competitors
Please submit your entries on-line via Sportdata now.
Date Created: 2012-09-11 10:43:40
The SKGB along with CHILDREN1st have organised a coaching workshop on Risk Management. The workshop will be held on Friday 26th October 2012 at the Jurys Inn, Glasgow from 7.pm until 9.30pm.
Click on PDF document for registration and workshop details
Date Created: 2012-09-06 15:12:21
Check to see if your coach is an SKGB licenced and vetted coach
Click on Karate Finder on the home page then click Licenced and Vetted Coaches
Date Created: 2012-09-03 11:51:12
Heather McIlraith form Shitokai Scotland with the Bronze medal she won at the USA National Championsips at Fort Lauderdale in July. Well done Heather.
Date Created: 2012-09-03 11:29:32
Coaching the Young Developing Performer workshop
The SKGB have organised a workshop for Coaching the Young Developing Performer to be held at the Novotel Edinburgh. Application forms must returned to the SKGB office by Monday 17th September.
Clif on PDF document for workshop details
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