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News and Events May 2008 First Tournament We held our very first tournament in May. Around 40 of Kendojo’s own students took part in Traditional Points, Continuous Kickboxing, and Kata catagories. All competitors showed excellent sportsmanship together with superb skill and control, which resulted in 1st place trophies being awarded to Chris Higgs, Louie Abbot, Maisie Ruddock, Jonathan Goldsmith, and Charlotte Marshall in the junior sections, and Sean Byrne, Gareth Craig, Paul Marshall, Jackie Jacklin, and Paul Karklins in the adult sections. See photos page for...well...photos!! April 2008 Jump Kick Seminar Former World Kickboxing Champion, Master Vince 7th Dan took a superb jump kick seminar at our Louth Dojo. February 2008 Rapid Upgrade We held our very first rapid upgrade, where students who are green belt or below (unless you are an assistant instructor) can take a belt grading between the usual quarterly grading. Only students who performed exceptionaly well in their previous grading can 'rapid upgrade'. Well done to Sean Byrne - Brown Belt, Jon Goldsmith - Blue Stripe, Charlotte Marshall - Green Belt, and Adam Tremayne - Green Belt (pictured below) 
January 2008 Sparring Seminar 
December 2007 Christmas Party We had an awesome Christmas Disco at the dojo, everyone enjoyed the music, pizza and hot dogs! Student of the year was unveiled as Johnathan Goldsmith - Well Done!! November 2007 Video Night The students enjoyed some 'culture' as we settled down in the dojo to watch the film that inspired Mrs Kendall to start Karate at the age of 6 - Karate Kid!!! November 2007 Kickboxing & Taekwondo Tournament We took 7 student to Norwich for a Tournament organised by Master Vince's Powerkick Federation. Sean Byrne, Gavin Farrand, Barry Finley, Chris Higgs, Lottie Smith, Jonathan Goldsmith, and Greg Lascelles fought with skill and determination against tough competition, and between them brought home six 1st place trophies! 
October 2007 Kickboxing & Taekwondo Grading Following the success of the Little Dragons grading, we held our biggest ever Kickbxing & Taekwondo grading, with about 70 new belts achieved! 
September 2007 Little Dragons Grading We had a massive Little Dragons grading in September, the biggest ever, with nearly 60 4 - 6 year olds taking part! It went un-nervingly smoothly and the LD's did us proud!! 
September 2007 Kendojo Featured in BBC Documentary 
On 17th September, BBC 1XTRA came to Kendojo to interview some of our students about boxing. They were putting material together for a documentary about the first black heavyweight world champion boxer, Jack Johnson. They also interviewed local boxing promoter, Joe Frater. The documentary will be aired later in October. September 2007 Little Grasshoppers Are Here! The latest edition to our timetable, Little Grasshoppers is here. The sessions are on Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. We've got a load of climbing frames, balancing equipments, soft play, and games. So bring your toddler, and have a cup of tea!! September 2007 Doncaster BBSI Competition Some of our students represented Kendojo at the latest Black Belt Schools International Competition in Doncaster on 16th September. Sean Byrne, Jason Smith, and Jonathan Goldsmith did us proud by all winning their first fights against some rock hard competition. All our fighters conducted themselves well, and fought with honour. Well Done! June 2007 Little Grasshoppers Coming Soon! 
We are hoping to start a new session aimed at 2 1/2 to 4 year old toddlers later in July / early August. It will be called Little Grasshoppers, and will involve toddlers learning skills such as balance, co-ordination, and agility with the aid of Kendojo Instructors. The group will require a more 'hands on' approach from parents, as they will be expected to get stuck in, and help the kids with the various activities. We should be taking delivery of all the specialist equipment which will be used for Little Grasshoppers in the next few weeks, so contact usnow to get your child's name down! June 2007 Kendojo Teams Up With Louth Police Kendojo has teamed up with Louth's neighbourhood Policing Team with the aim of getting local youngsters fit. “An excuse used by many youngsters for hanging around and causing a nuisance is that they’re bored. This is the perfect opportunity for boys and girls of secondary age to shake off the boredom and come and get fit,” explained PCSO Josh Hayward who himself was a fitness instructor before joining Lincolnshire Police. Youngsters will have the opportunity to take part in structured fitness sessions each week, run by two well-known locally based fitness instructors and ably assisted by members of Louth’s NHP Team. There will also be demonstrations being provided by black belt karate experts, the chance to take part in kick boxing training sessions and work out with basic circuit training. The sessions will be held each Friday night between 8.00pm and 10.00pm, and will be called "Combat Circuit". “We’re doing all we can to encourage the local youngsters to get involved in sporting activity, which is constructive, great fun and healthy for the mind and body and this is the perfect opportunity with a vast range of fitness activity on offer,” said PCSO Hayward. “By becoming involved in sporting pursuits, they are grasping the opportunity to meet other youngsters and make new friends, increase self-esteem and give them an interest and positive focus in life.” All equipment is being provided and all those interested in attending is pitch up at 8.00pm in trainers and appropriate sportswear. Anyone wishing to attend the fitness session should inform their school through the PE Department. For further information please contact PCSO Josh Hayward at Louth Police Station on 01507 604744 or on his mobile on 07825 100401.May 2007 Black Belt Glory for 5 Kickboxers No less than 5 of Kendojo's students acieved their Black Belt in Kickboxing during the very first belt grading at Kendojo's new Louth Academy Congratulations to Mr. Jolly, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Nayak, and Mr. Abbott. You all gave 100% and truly deserve your 1st Dan. April 2007 Open Day a Huge Success!! The open day was very well attended with dozens of visitors from Louth and surrounding areas. It was really exciting to meet all of those potential new students for the first time, and we hope to meet many more soon!! March 2007 New Black Belt Academy Grand Opening The date has been set for the opening of our exciting new full time Dojo at Unit 4, Warwick Road, Fairfield Industrial Estate. On Sunday April 15th, you will be able to come along and view the new Dojo, chat with instructors and students and watch demonstrations Keep your eye out in the press, and this website for further details.. February 2007 Little Dragons Grading Little Dragons remains our fastest growing and most popular programme. The kids absolutely love it! Well done to all the Little Dragons who passed their belt gradings in February, you are a real credit to us. Thanks also to the Instructors who have helped out with 'LD's over the past few months. You are really appreciated. 
January 2007 New Dojo Opening Soon Kendojo Black Belt Schools are excited to announce that we will be launching a new Martial Arts Academy in Louth soon. We are expecting the official opening to be around June 2007. We will be teaching the same classes that have earned us a great reputation from our Manby Dojo, such as Taekwondo, kickboxing, Little Dragons and Tai Chi, and also working more closely with local schools and businesses providing a wide variety of services. Keep your eyes on the press and this website for more details. Please send your details, your friends and families details, and anyone who you know will benefit from our programmes via our 'contact us'page.
January 2007 New Assistant Instructors Eight Students from Kendojo Black Belt Schools in Manby (pictured left to right rear; Steve Jolly, James Hudson, Master Richard Vince, Jason Smith. Left to right front; Leah Booth, Limara Jacklin, Rachel Smith, and Levi Booth) received their Assistant Instructor Qualifications from Master Richard Vince 6th Dan on Saturday 27th January 2007.
“All of the students trained extremely hard, they are a real credit to us and themselves. This qualification will allow them to help teach martial arts lessons, and pass on all the great qualities that they have learned. It’s a step closer for them to make a career out of the martial arts”, said their Instructor, Teresa Kendall 3rd Dan. Also congratulations go to Elliott Reeve (pictured on the right) who also gained his Assistant Instructor Qualification.  
October 2006 Black Belt Glory Congratulations to 12 year old Elliott Reeve who is shown receiving his black belt in Taekwondo from Master Vince, and Master Kendall.
Elliott has studied Karate and Taekwondo for 5 years, and is now enjoying the weapons programme at Kendojo. 
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