
Gup Shim Sa 05.12.13
Super effort from all the students who took part in their grading this evening:
Clara Pearce - to Green belt / white stripe
Sophie Dickson - to Green belt / white stripe
Razannah Hussain - to Green belt
Ellie McGoran - to Green belt
Katie Taylor - to Green belt
Abbie McGoran - to Green belt
Mollie McGoran - to Green belt
Lauren Smith - to Green belt
Kelsey McRae - to Orange belt
Well done to everyone!
Tang Soo!
Super effort from all the students who took part in their grading this evening:
Clara Pearce - to Green belt / white stripe
Sophie Dickson - to Green belt / white stripe
Razannah Hussain - to Green belt
Ellie McGoran - to Green belt
Katie Taylor - to Green belt
Abbie McGoran - to Green belt
Mollie McGoran - to Green belt
Lauren Smith - to Green belt
Kelsey McRae - to Orange belt
Well done to everyone!
Tang Soo!

Little Ninja Shim Sa 05.12.13
Well done to the 3 Little Ninjas for passing their grading this evening:
Rhudi Pocock - to Brown Belt
Robyn Pocock - to Brown Belt
Sadie McRae - to Green Belt
Superb effort!
Well done to the 3 Little Ninjas for passing their grading this evening:
Rhudi Pocock - to Brown Belt
Robyn Pocock - to Brown Belt
Sadie McRae - to Green Belt
Superb effort!

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Honourary Lifetime Memberships
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Master Vince Tait (KSDMA) and Sensei Alan Mitchell (SFAS) have been awarded a honourary lifetime membership to BKMAS.
Welcome to our family!
Tang Soo!
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Master Vince Tait (KSDMA) and Sensei Alan Mitchell (SFAS) have been awarded a honourary lifetime membership to BKMAS.
Welcome to our family!
Tang Soo!

BKMAS Dan / Cho Dan Bo Shim Sa
Huge congratulations to the following students on passing their Cho Dan Bo (Black Belt Candidate) and Cho Dan (1st Dan) Shim Satoday. It was a tough 4 hours of testing which you came through splendidly and with great effort and determination.
Carol-Anne Kenmuir - Cho Dan
Ali Cameron - Cho Dan
Mark Duffy - Cho Dan
Hannah Jane Cochran - Cho Dan Bo
Lesley Ross - Cho Dan Bo
Many thanks to Alan Mitchell (Scottish Fighting Arts Society), Vince Tait (KSD Martial Arts) & Megan Bass (BKMAS) for their time and experience as the examination panel today...much appreciated.
For those who didn't quite make it....do not get disheartened, work hard for the next six months and you will reach that goal.
Huge congratulations to the following students on passing their Cho Dan Bo (Black Belt Candidate) and Cho Dan (1st Dan) Shim Satoday. It was a tough 4 hours of testing which you came through splendidly and with great effort and determination.
Carol-Anne Kenmuir - Cho Dan
Ali Cameron - Cho Dan
Mark Duffy - Cho Dan
Hannah Jane Cochran - Cho Dan Bo
Lesley Ross - Cho Dan Bo
Many thanks to Alan Mitchell (Scottish Fighting Arts Society), Vince Tait (KSD Martial Arts) & Megan Bass (BKMAS) for their time and experience as the examination panel today...much appreciated.
For those who didn't quite make it....do not get disheartened, work hard for the next six months and you will reach that goal.

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East Meets West Charity Tournament (in aid of SANDS)
Huge well done to all those who took part in the East meets West tournament held at CSMA Ullapool yesterday. Many congratulations to those with trophies (although you are all winners in my eyes!)
Tang Soo!
6-9 year Old Open Hand Form
Danny Hoe, Silver
Abbie McGoran, Bronze
10-15 year Old Open Hand Form
Hannah Jane Cochran Silver
Adult Open Hand Form
Megan Bass, Gold
Monique Hoe, Silver
Ronnie Lang, Bronze
6-9 year weapons Form
Danny Hoe, Bronze
10-15 year weapons Form
Razannah Hussain, Silver
Hannah Jane Cochran, Bronze
Adult weapons Form
Ronnie Lang, Gold
Callum Smith, Bronze
Team Forms
The Fantastic 4: Megan Bass, Hannah Jane Cochran, Callum Smith, Monique Hoe, Gold
Adult Sparring
Ronnie Lang, Gold
Callum Smith, Bronze
Huge well done to all those who took part in the East meets West tournament held at CSMA Ullapool yesterday. Many congratulations to those with trophies (although you are all winners in my eyes!)
Tang Soo!
6-9 year Old Open Hand Form
Danny Hoe, Silver
Abbie McGoran, Bronze
10-15 year Old Open Hand Form
Hannah Jane Cochran Silver
Adult Open Hand Form
Megan Bass, Gold
Monique Hoe, Silver
Ronnie Lang, Bronze
6-9 year weapons Form
Danny Hoe, Bronze
10-15 year weapons Form
Razannah Hussain, Silver
Hannah Jane Cochran, Bronze
Adult weapons Form
Ronnie Lang, Gold
Callum Smith, Bronze
Team Forms
The Fantastic 4: Megan Bass, Hannah Jane Cochran, Callum Smith, Monique Hoe, Gold
Adult Sparring
Ronnie Lang, Gold
Callum Smith, Bronze

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Break-fall & Throwing Class 03.10.13
Huge thank you to Sensei Carol-Anne and Sempai Mark Duffy from CSMA for holding a break-fall and throwing class.
Great fun and lots learned!
Looking forward to the next one!!
The Little Ninjas did exceptional well (see the expression on Robyn's face on the way to the mat!!)
Huge thank you to Sensei Carol-Anne and Sempai Mark Duffy from CSMA for holding a break-fall and throwing class.
Great fun and lots learned!
Looking forward to the next one!!
The Little Ninjas did exceptional well (see the expression on Robyn's face on the way to the mat!!)

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TEAM BKMAS 06.07.13
Excellent job by Team BKMAS today at Aberdeen Combat Tang Soo Do 2nd Invitational Tournament:
Hannah - 1st kicking, 3rd forms, 3rd sparring, 3rd self-defence & 3rd sword (paper cutting)
Abbie - 1st forms
Mollie - 2nd forms
Razannah - 3rd forms
Katie - 2nd weapons
Megan - 2nd forms
Ronnie - 2nd self-defence, 3rd weapons
Monique - 2nd self-defence
Huge well done guys!!!!
Big thanks also to Louise and Callum for hosting the event - great day!
Tang Soo!
Excellent job by Team BKMAS today at Aberdeen Combat Tang Soo Do 2nd Invitational Tournament:
Hannah - 1st kicking, 3rd forms, 3rd sparring, 3rd self-defence & 3rd sword (paper cutting)
Abbie - 1st forms
Mollie - 2nd forms
Razannah - 3rd forms
Katie - 2nd weapons
Megan - 2nd forms
Ronnie - 2nd self-defence, 3rd weapons
Monique - 2nd self-defence
Huge well done guys!!!!
Big thanks also to Louise and Callum for hosting the event - great day!
Tang Soo!

TEAM NINJA 27.06.13
Well done to the Little Ninjas at their first mini-tournament!!
Way to go little guys!
Well done to the Little Ninjas at their first mini-tournament!!
Way to go little guys!

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Junior & Senior Grading 06.06.13

Congratulations to all who graded up to their next belt.
Hannah Jane Cochran – 1st Gup
Fiona Taylor – 5th Gup
Sophie Dickson – 7th Gup
Clara Pearce – 7th Gup
Millie Flynn – 7th Gup
Lindsay Northern – 7th Gup
Chloe Aikman – 7th Gup
Scott Shanks – 8th Gup
Abbie McGoran – 8th Gup
Mollie McGoran – 8th Gup
Ellie McGoran – 8th Gup
Razannah Hussain – 8th Gup
Katie Taylor – 8th Gup
Hannah Jane Cochran – 1st Gup
Fiona Taylor – 5th Gup
Sophie Dickson – 7th Gup
Clara Pearce – 7th Gup
Millie Flynn – 7th Gup
Lindsay Northern – 7th Gup
Chloe Aikman – 7th Gup
Scott Shanks – 8th Gup
Abbie McGoran – 8th Gup
Mollie McGoran – 8th Gup
Ellie McGoran – 8th Gup
Razannah Hussain – 8th Gup
Katie Taylor – 8th Gup
Little Ninja Grading 31.05.13

Congratulations to the Little Ninjas Rhudi & Robyn who graded up to green belt and special congratulations to Brooklyn and Danny who graded up to black belt.
A fantastic effort by all you Ninjas, keep up the brilliant work!
A fantastic effort by all you Ninjas, keep up the brilliant work!

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Gup Grading 07.03.13

Congratulations to all the students for passing their grading, very good all round effort:
Lesley Ross - 1st Gup
Quinn Ross - 3rd Gup
Monique Hoe - 3rd Gup
Callum Smith - 3rd Gup
Daniel McLachlan - 5th Gup
Fi Taylor - 6th Gup
Jodi Riddler - 8th Gup
Skye Sutherland - 8th Gup
Lindsay Northern - 8th Gup
Millie Keenan - 8th Gup
Chloe Aikman - 8th Gup
Sophie Dickson - 8th Gup
Clara Regan Pearce - 8th Gup
Lauren Smith - 8th Gup
TANG SOO!!
Lesley Ross - 1st Gup
Quinn Ross - 3rd Gup
Monique Hoe - 3rd Gup
Callum Smith - 3rd Gup
Daniel McLachlan - 5th Gup
Fi Taylor - 6th Gup
Jodi Riddler - 8th Gup
Skye Sutherland - 8th Gup
Lindsay Northern - 8th Gup
Millie Keenan - 8th Gup
Chloe Aikman - 8th Gup
Sophie Dickson - 8th Gup
Clara Regan Pearce - 8th Gup
Lauren Smith - 8th Gup
TANG SOO!!

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Seminar 14.02.13

Great seminar last night over in Ullapool with Cameron's School of Martial Arts and the Scottish FIghting Arts

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06.12.12 Gup Grading

Congratulations to the following students in passing their Gup Grading:
Jodie Riddler - 9th Gup
Millie Keenan - 9th Gup
Lindsay Northern - 9th Gup
Skye Sutherland - 9th Gup
Amy Jolly - 5th Gup
Monique Hoe - 4th Gup
Callum Smith - 4th Gup
Hannah Jane Cochran - 2nd Gup
Well done to you all!
Jodie Riddler - 9th Gup
Millie Keenan - 9th Gup
Lindsay Northern - 9th Gup
Skye Sutherland - 9th Gup
Amy Jolly - 5th Gup
Monique Hoe - 4th Gup
Callum Smith - 4th Gup
Hannah Jane Cochran - 2nd Gup
Well done to you all!
02.12.12
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15.11.12 Little Ninjas Grading

Massive well done to Brooklyn and Daniel for passing their Little Ninja Cho Dan Bo grading......superb effort..keep up the good work.
Thank you to Megan and Hannah for teaching the Little Ninjas to the standard that they are at.
Thank you to Megan and Hannah for teaching the Little Ninjas to the standard that they are at.
11.11.12 November Newsletter
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10.11.12 Cho Dan Bo & Dan Grading

Huge congratulations to those taking part in the Cho Dan Bo / Dan grading today!
A fantastic 4 hour show of total dedication and heart. Thoroughly well deserved and one very very proud instructor. I would like to pass on huge thanks to Master Vince Tait and Mr Ronnie Lang for sitting on the grading panel...very much appreciated. Thank also you for the supporters in the last hour. But the biggest thanks go to:
Megan Bass graded to 3rd Dan
Matthew Moir graded to 1st Dan
Carol-Anne Kenmuir graded to Cho Dan Bo
Mark Duffy graded to Cho Dan Bo
Ali Cameron graded to Cho Dan Bo
A fantastic 4 hour show of total dedication and heart. Thoroughly well deserved and one very very proud instructor. I would like to pass on huge thanks to Master Vince Tait and Mr Ronnie Lang for sitting on the grading panel...very much appreciated. Thank also you for the supporters in the last hour. But the biggest thanks go to:
Megan Bass graded to 3rd Dan
Matthew Moir graded to 1st Dan
Carol-Anne Kenmuir graded to Cho Dan Bo
Mark Duffy graded to Cho Dan Bo
Ali Cameron graded to Cho Dan Bo
08.11.12 Welcomes
Welcome to four more new students; Jodie Millie, Lindsey & Skye
01.10.12 October Newsletter
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01.10.12 Sad Closure
It is with a sad heart I have to announce the closure of Dingwall classes. The last class will be on the 16th October.
Due to the drop in numbers it is no longer sustainable to keep Dingwall open.
Due to the drop in numbers it is no longer sustainable to keep Dingwall open.
13.09.12 Farewells and Hellos
I would like to take this opportunity to say farewell and best wishes to both Natasha and Kirsty who left us this month for pastures new........wishing you both the very best in your new lives in academia.
Thank you also to Natasha for helping to teach the Ninjas with Megan.....GO NINJAS!
Keep practicing, stay in touch and remember the doors are always open.
Also I would like to welcome three new students to the Alness class; Valerie, Clara and Sophie........welcome to the family!
Thank you also to Natasha for helping to teach the Ninjas with Megan.....GO NINJAS!
Keep practicing, stay in touch and remember the doors are always open.
Also I would like to welcome three new students to the Alness class; Valerie, Clara and Sophie........welcome to the family!
13.09.12 Thank You!

Huge thank you to Megan for the cake!
Hope eveyone enjoys as much as I will :)
Hope eveyone enjoys as much as I will :)
06.09.12 Gup Grading_

Congratulations to the following students on a successful grading tonight:
Scott Shanks - 9th Gup
Daniel McLachlan - 6th Gup
Ian Corrigall - 6th Gup
Callum Smith - 5th Gup
Kirsty Fraser - 5th Gup
Monique Hoe - 5th Gup
Hannah-Jane Cochran - 3rd Gup
Well done guys!
Scott Shanks - 9th Gup
Daniel McLachlan - 6th Gup
Ian Corrigall - 6th Gup
Callum Smith - 5th Gup
Kirsty Fraser - 5th Gup
Monique Hoe - 5th Gup
Hannah-Jane Cochran - 3rd Gup
Well done guys!
04.09.12 Thank You!

A huge thank you Mum for sending the giant cookie for our 10th Anniversary.....YUM!
01.09.12 September Newsletter
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01.09.12 NBA Seminar

Thank you to Ronnie and Monique for attending the NBA seminar on Saturday, wish I could have been there
Professor Martin Dixon, 9th Degree Black Belt Ju-Jitsu - Chairman of the British Ju-Jitsu Association Governing Body
Shihan Sheila Dixon, 8th Degree Black Belt Ju-Jitsu
Professor Martin Dixon, 9th Degree Black Belt Ju-Jitsu - Chairman of the British Ju-Jitsu Association Governing Body
Shihan Sheila Dixon, 8th Degree Black Belt Ju-Jitsu
August Newsletter
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01.08.12 Visit to CSMA

Huge thank you to the CSMA instructors/students for a great night.
It was great meeting you all and I look forward to meeting you again in the near future.
Keep up the good work guys.........it is refreshing to see such enthuesiasm and willingness to learn "new" stuff in class.
More pictures are available of the night on CSMA Facebook page
It was great meeting you all and I look forward to meeting you again in the near future.
Keep up the good work guys.........it is refreshing to see such enthuesiasm and willingness to learn "new" stuff in class.
More pictures are available of the night on CSMA Facebook page
Gup Grading 14.06.12

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Congratulations to everyone who passed their grading
tonight....very good effort from everyone
Lesley Ross - Red Belt
Bartosz Kalka - Red Belt
Quinn Ross - Brown belt
Amy Jolly - Green Belt
Callum Smith - Green Belt
Allan McIntyre - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Ian Corigall - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Ronnie Coveney - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Daniel McLachlan - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Jack Davidson - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Scott Taylor - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Adam Davidson - Orange Belt
Samantha Sutherland - Orange Belt
Cameron Sutherland - Orange Belt
Fiona Taylor - White Belt/Black Stripe
Lesley Ross - Red Belt
Bartosz Kalka - Red Belt
Quinn Ross - Brown belt
Amy Jolly - Green Belt
Callum Smith - Green Belt
Allan McIntyre - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Ian Corigall - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Ronnie Coveney - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Daniel McLachlan - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Jack Davidson - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Scott Taylor - Orange Belt/White Stripe
Adam Davidson - Orange Belt
Samantha Sutherland - Orange Belt
Cameron Sutherland - Orange Belt
Fiona Taylor - White Belt/Black Stripe
Little Ninjas Grading 07.06.12

Excellent effort from the Little Ninjas who passed their grading:
Danny Hoe - 1st LN Gup
Daniel Rosie - 1st LN Gup
Brooklyn Dunn - 1st LN Gup
Max Dawson - 2nd LN Gup
Danny Hoe - 1st LN Gup
Daniel Rosie - 1st LN Gup
Brooklyn Dunn - 1st LN Gup
Max Dawson - 2nd LN Gup
June Newsletter
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May Newsletter
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April Newsletter
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Instructor Award

A huge thank you to LDMA and ISCDU for awarding me the Instructor of the Year Award 2012!
Little Ninja Grading 07.06.12

Excellent effort from the Little Ninjas who passed their grading:
Danny Hoe - 2nd LN Gup
Daniel Rosie - 2nd LN Gup
Brooklyn Dunn - 2nd LN Gup
Max Dawson - 3rd LN Gup
Danny Hoe - 2nd LN Gup
Daniel Rosie - 2nd LN Gup
Brooklyn Dunn - 2nd LN Gup
Max Dawson - 3rd LN Gup
Gup Grading 08.03.12

Congratulations to all those students who passed their Gup Testing 08.03.12:
Quinn Ross - 5th Gup
Kirsty Fraser - 6th Gup
Callum Smith - 7th Gup
Amy Jolly - 7th Gup
James McGowan - 7th Gup
Ian Corigall - 8th Gup
Allan McIntyre - 8th Gup
Amy Brown - 8th Gup
Jamie Brown - 8th Gup
Daniel McLachlan - 8th Gup
Scott Taylor - 8th Gup
Cameron Sutherland - 9th Gup
Samantha Sutherland - 9th Gup
Quinn Ross - 5th Gup
Kirsty Fraser - 6th Gup
Callum Smith - 7th Gup
Amy Jolly - 7th Gup
James McGowan - 7th Gup
Ian Corigall - 8th Gup
Allan McIntyre - 8th Gup
Amy Brown - 8th Gup
Jamie Brown - 8th Gup
Daniel McLachlan - 8th Gup
Scott Taylor - 8th Gup
Cameron Sutherland - 9th Gup
Samantha Sutherland - 9th Gup
Newsletter March 2012
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Older News
Gup Grading 08.12.11

Fantastic effort from al the guys tonight at their grading.....congratulations to the following who passed:
Mark Duffy, Ali Cameron, Carol-Anne Kenmuir, Tanya White, Lesley Ross, Bartosz Kalka, Monique Hoe, Callum Smith, Amy Jolly, James McGowan, Allan McIntyre, Fraser McIntyre, Sophie Dickson, Daniel McLachlan, Amy Brown, Jamie Brown, Scott Taylor, Ian Corigall.
Mark Duffy, Ali Cameron, Carol-Anne Kenmuir, Tanya White, Lesley Ross, Bartosz Kalka, Monique Hoe, Callum Smith, Amy Jolly, James McGowan, Allan McIntyre, Fraser McIntyre, Sophie Dickson, Daniel McLachlan, Amy Brown, Jamie Brown, Scott Taylor, Ian Corigall.
Students of the Year 2011

A huge thank you to my Black Belts for organising the students of the year for 2011, in memory of SBN Jenny.
Many congratulations to Mark Duffy (Senior Student of the Year 2011) and Bartosz Kalka (Junior Student of the year 2011)....keep up the good work guys
Many congratulations to Mark Duffy (Senior Student of the Year 2011) and Bartosz Kalka (Junior Student of the year 2011)....keep up the good work guys
Little Ninja Grading 17.11.11

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Huge well done to the Little Ninjas tonight, at their grading, absolutely excellent effort from you all.
Huge well done to the Little Ninjas tonight, at their grading, absolutely excellent effort from you all.
_TCM Workshop 27.10.11

Big thank you to Sensei Brian Mearns for a great TCM workshop!
Thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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Saturday 16th April 2011 - The Weigh Inn Hotel, Thurso, Caithness, 11am - 4pm
Instructors
Kyoshi Robert Austin, 7th Dan Kenpo JuJitsu, USA
Kyoshi Allie Alberigo, 6th Dan Ninjitsu, USA
Renshi Christopher Spann, 5th Dan American Kenpo Karate, USA
Sensei Vincent Tait, 3rd Dan Kong Soo Do, UK
Sah Bom Nim Bobbie Bass, 3rd Dan Tang Soo Do, UK
Yet again the Northern Budo Alliance hosted a fantastic seminar!
Firstly, I would like to express my thanks to Vince for hosting the venue in Thurso again
Secondly, I would like to thank Kyoshi Hourston for founding the NBA in the first place and opening so many doors to the Martial Arts World.
I would also like to thank the other Instructors for a fantastic day......I didn t know I could learn so much in such a short time!, also thank you for being so open and friendly to everyone and for sharing your knowledge with us.
It was great to see all the different Martial Art styles coming together, once again, with no heirs and graces or politics.
I would also like to say a special thank you to, Kyoshi Hoursten, Kyoshi Austin, Renshi Christopher Spann, Shihan Helen Beattie for my promotion to 4th Dan through the Northern Budo Alliance......it was such a shock but much appreciated.
Sunday 17th April 2011 - Dan Grading, Thurso
Huge congrratulations to Natasha Ross for successfully passing her Dan Grading held in Thurso on Sunday.
Natasha did exceptionally well during the grading and received excellent comments from the grading panel, some of the words used in converstation were, "graceful", "powerful", "fluid" and "a credit to Martial Arts".
Thank you also to Sensei Vincent Tait for allowing BKMAS to attend and for allowing myself to sit on the grading panel.
Thursday 2nd June 2011 - Gup Grading, Alness
Well done to all BKMAS students who successfully passed their Gup grading tis evening.
Jamie Hoe - Orange Belt
Monique Hoe - Orange Belt
Kirsty Fraser - Orange Belt
Quinn Ross - Orange/White Belt
Bartoz Kalka - Green/White Belt
Lesley Ross - Green/White Belt
Tanya White - Brown Belt
Carol-Ann Kenmuir - Brown/White Belt
Ali Cameron - Brown/White Belt
Mark Duffy - Brown/White Belt
Fantastic effort was given by all.....WELL DONE!
Monday 13th June 2011 - Alness Academy Prize-Giving
Well done to Natasha who picked up the Sports Award from the Alness Academy Prize-Giving ceremony on Monday night.
Saturday 25th June 2011 Relay for Life Demo - Alness
A big thank you and very well done to the following students who took part in the demo for Relay for Life
Quinn Ross
Jamie Hoe
Monique Hoe
Lesley Ross
Natasha Ross
Ali Cameron
Carol-Ann kenmuir
Great show!!
...thanks for the soaking!!
Saturday 30th July 2011 - Alness Gala Week Demo
Well done to the following student who not only performed the demo at the Gala Week but did all the preparation themselves.
Quinn Ross
Kirsty Fraser
Monique Hoe
Lesley Ross
Natasha Ross
Ali Cameron
Carol-Ann kenmuir
Ronnie Lang
Another great show!! Thursday 1st September 2011 - Little Ninjas Grading
First Little Ninjas Grading was absolutely fantastic!!
Congratulations to Alysha, Brooklyn, Daniel, Danny and Kayla.
Very Very Well Done..........NINJAS Thursday 8th September 2011 - Gup Grading, Alness
Well done to all BKMAS students who successfully passed their Gup grading.
Shay Hatch - White/Black Belt
Jack Davidson - White/Black Belt
Adam Davidson - White/Black Belt
Amy Jolly - White/Black Belt
James McGowan - White/Black Belt Saturday 1st October 2011
Brilliant seminar in Skye!!!
Big thank you to Sensei Mearns for arranging Hanshi Jean Chalamon, 9th Dan Black Belt Shorinji-Ryu to share his knowledge
Callum Smith - White/Black Belt
Jamie Hoe - Orange/White Belt
Monique Hoe - Orange/White Belt
Kirsty Fraser - Orange/White Belt
Quinn Ross - Green Belt
Bartoz Kalka - Brown Belt
Lesley Ross - Brown Belt
Tanya White - Brown/White Belt
Carol-Ann Kenmuir - Red Belt
Ali Cameron - Red Belt
Mark Duffy - Red Belt
Fantastic effort was given by all.....WELL DONE!
Saturday 8th October 2011 - Northern Budo Alliance, Inverness
Fantastic NBA gathering on the 8th.....again great to see so many styles under one roof with no egos or politics!
Big thanks to the instructors for the day:
Professor Henrik Nilsson, 9th Dan Black Belt Swedish Combat / JuJitsu
Steve Hassan, Kung Fu
Master Lee Sansum, 7th Dan Black Belt Kickboxing
Saturday 16th April 2011 - The Weigh Inn Hotel, Thurso, Caithness, 11am - 4pm
Instructors
Kyoshi Robert Austin, 7th Dan Kenpo JuJitsu, USA
Kyoshi Allie Alberigo, 6th Dan Ninjitsu, USA
Renshi Christopher Spann, 5th Dan American Kenpo Karate, USA
Sensei Vincent Tait, 3rd Dan Kong Soo Do, UK
Sah Bom Nim Bobbie Bass, 3rd Dan Tang Soo Do, UK
Yet again the Northern Budo Alliance hosted a fantastic seminar!
Firstly, I would like to express my thanks to Vince for hosting the venue in Thurso again
Secondly, I would like to thank Kyoshi Hourston for founding the NBA in the first place and opening so many doors to the Martial Arts World.
I would also like to thank the other Instructors for a fantastic day......I didn t know I could learn so much in such a short time!, also thank you for being so open and friendly to everyone and for sharing your knowledge with us.
It was great to see all the different Martial Art styles coming together, once again, with no heirs and graces or politics.
I would also like to say a special thank you to, Kyoshi Hoursten, Kyoshi Austin, Renshi Christopher Spann, Shihan Helen Beattie for my promotion to 4th Dan through the Northern Budo Alliance......it was such a shock but much appreciated.
Sunday 17th April 2011 - Dan Grading, Thurso
Huge congrratulations to Natasha Ross for successfully passing her Dan Grading held in Thurso on Sunday.
Natasha did exceptionally well during the grading and received excellent comments from the grading panel, some of the words used in converstation were, "graceful", "powerful", "fluid" and "a credit to Martial Arts".
Thank you also to Sensei Vincent Tait for allowing BKMAS to attend and for allowing myself to sit on the grading panel.
Thursday 2nd June 2011 - Gup Grading, Alness
Well done to all BKMAS students who successfully passed their Gup grading tis evening.
Jamie Hoe - Orange Belt
Monique Hoe - Orange Belt
Kirsty Fraser - Orange Belt
Quinn Ross - Orange/White Belt
Bartoz Kalka - Green/White Belt
Lesley Ross - Green/White Belt
Tanya White - Brown Belt
Carol-Ann Kenmuir - Brown/White Belt
Ali Cameron - Brown/White Belt
Mark Duffy - Brown/White Belt
Fantastic effort was given by all.....WELL DONE!
Monday 13th June 2011 - Alness Academy Prize-Giving
Well done to Natasha who picked up the Sports Award from the Alness Academy Prize-Giving ceremony on Monday night.
Saturday 25th June 2011 Relay for Life Demo - Alness
A big thank you and very well done to the following students who took part in the demo for Relay for Life
Quinn Ross
Jamie Hoe
Monique Hoe
Lesley Ross
Natasha Ross
Ali Cameron
Carol-Ann kenmuir
Great show!!
...thanks for the soaking!!
Saturday 30th July 2011 - Alness Gala Week Demo
Well done to the following student who not only performed the demo at the Gala Week but did all the preparation themselves.
Quinn Ross
Kirsty Fraser
Monique Hoe
Lesley Ross
Natasha Ross
Ali Cameron
Carol-Ann kenmuir
Ronnie Lang
Another great show!! Thursday 1st September 2011 - Little Ninjas Grading
First Little Ninjas Grading was absolutely fantastic!!
Congratulations to Alysha, Brooklyn, Daniel, Danny and Kayla.
Very Very Well Done..........NINJAS Thursday 8th September 2011 - Gup Grading, Alness
Well done to all BKMAS students who successfully passed their Gup grading.
Shay Hatch - White/Black Belt
Jack Davidson - White/Black Belt
Adam Davidson - White/Black Belt
Amy Jolly - White/Black Belt
James McGowan - White/Black Belt Saturday 1st October 2011
Brilliant seminar in Skye!!!
Big thank you to Sensei Mearns for arranging Hanshi Jean Chalamon, 9th Dan Black Belt Shorinji-Ryu to share his knowledge
Callum Smith - White/Black Belt
Jamie Hoe - Orange/White Belt
Monique Hoe - Orange/White Belt
Kirsty Fraser - Orange/White Belt
Quinn Ross - Green Belt
Bartoz Kalka - Brown Belt
Lesley Ross - Brown Belt
Tanya White - Brown/White Belt
Carol-Ann Kenmuir - Red Belt
Ali Cameron - Red Belt
Mark Duffy - Red Belt
Fantastic effort was given by all.....WELL DONE!
Saturday 8th October 2011 - Northern Budo Alliance, Inverness
Fantastic NBA gathering on the 8th.....again great to see so many styles under one roof with no egos or politics!
Big thanks to the instructors for the day:
Professor Henrik Nilsson, 9th Dan Black Belt Swedish Combat / JuJitsu
Steve Hassan, Kung Fu
Master Lee Sansum, 7th Dan Black Belt Kickboxing