On Sunday 24th April 2022, ESKA members attended the TSKUK Members Course and Black Belt Grading in Canvey Island, Essex. The grading took place in front of a panel including Sensei Alan Parrish 7th Dan, Sensei Jason Hitchings 6th, Sensei Nathan Bond 5th Dan, Sensei Charlie Tarr 4th Dan, Sensei Mary Hitchings 4th Dan, Sensei Dave Lynskey 3rd Dan & Sensei Mason Gill 3rd Dan.

A very successful grading resulted in 11 students achieving their Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt) & 1 student achieving their Nidan (2nd Dan Black Belt).

Congratulations to the following new 1st Dans:

Congratulations to the following new 2nd Dans:

Victor d’Urbal