Congratulations to everyone who passed their grading at the Staverton Dojo
on Saturday 17th July.
Grading officials were, Grand Master Den Butler 8th Dan, Sensei Josh Smith 3rd Dan
Sensei Phil Arlett 2nd Dan, Tom Pottinger 1st Dan, Ralph Arlett 1st Dan, Ryan Schiers 1st Dan
Congratulations to Tony Bliss and fiance Kerry Pike on the birth of their daughter Mishka who weighed in at 6lbs
If it`s the 7th May, then it must be the Birthday of Sensei Mark Nobby Simmons,
happy birthday from all at Genshin Kai
On 28th April 2010 Grand Master Den Butler was awarded life membership to the AJJIF
Genshin Kai Senior Instructor Master Les Davies 5th Dan, will be holding grappling and fighting workshops
on Saturday 1st May 2010 and Saturday 29th May 2010 both starting at 10 am and ending at 12pm.
Each workshop fee is £8.50
Both workshops will be held at the Bristol Bu Jutsu Dojo located at
32 Park Road, Stapleton. Bristol. BS16 1AZ
For further information please contact Master Les Davies on
0117 9394142 or 07770635147
On Friday 26th March Paul and Mike from Bu-Jutsu Swindon were graded at the
Melksham Dojo by Master Les Davies and were both awarded their
Green Belts, congratulations from all at Genshin Kai.
Paul, Master Les and Mike
Six week course starting Thursday 11th March 7pm until 8.30pm, light loose clothing.
The course will be dealing with ` how to get away from a person who has grabbed you`.
and how to get away` when being choked or strangled`
Phone for details or just turn up, why not bring a friend. Cost is £5.00 per person per lesson.
Students from Staverton Ju-Jitsu had their first grading under Chief Instructor
Phil Arlett 2nd Dan. The grading commenced at 10am under
the guidance of Grand Master Den Butler 8th Dan, also on the grading panel were
Mike Hudd 2nd Dan and Sensei Josh Smith 3rd Dan
From left to right, Rob Spooner, Lee Melluish,
John Head and Bruce Douglas, Bruce recieved a medal
and certificate for the best senior grading of the day.
Junior students prior to taking their gradings. Carly Silcocks was
presented with a medal and certificate for the best grading on the day.
A special presentation of Honorary Black Belt was presented to Mr Ralph Arlett
without whom Staverton Ju-Jitsu would not have got off the ground.
Four students who missed their grading in January (due to holidays) passed their grading
at the Melksham Dojo on Friday 19th February 2010
JAMES ATTEWELL was awarded 6th Kyu, Blue Belt
MATTIE MANTAY was awarded 3rd Kyu, purple/2 white stripes
MILES MANTAY was awarded 3rd Kyu, Purple/2 white stipes
LUCY DIGGINS was awarded 1st Kyu, Brown Belt/Black stripe
Congratulations from everyone at Genshin Kai.
From left to right, Lucy Diggins, Mattie Mantay, Miles Mantay and James Attewell
A self defence class for women only, if you are interested then contact Den and leave
your details, confidentiallity assured, no male students will be in this class
and non spectating.
