Welcome
Welcome to the official website of Chris Ewing Karate Club. If you are a casual visitor or a club member we hope you find the site both interesting and informative.
Welcome to the official website of Chris Ewing Karate Club. If you are a casual visitor or a club member we hope you find the site both interesting and informative.
About Us [top]
Here at Chris Ewing Karate Club (CEK) we train in the style of karate known as Wado-Kai which is a blend of traditional Japanese Karate and Jujitsu.
CEK are members of the Scottish Karate Federation which is affiliated to the Scottish Karate Governing Body and is regulated by Disclosure Scotland.
The Scottish Karate Federation was founded in 1970 and is now recognised by Sports Scotland (funded by the National Lottery) and was formerly the Sports Council Scotland.
Here at Chris Ewing Karate Club (CEK) we train in the style of karate known as Wado-Kai which is a blend of traditional Japanese Karate and Jujitsu.
CEK are members of the Scottish Karate Federation which is affiliated to the Scottish Karate Governing Body and is regulated by Disclosure Scotland.
The Scottish Karate Federation was founded in 1970 and is now recognised by Sports Scotland (funded by the National Lottery) and was formerly the Sports Council Scotland.
Chris Ewing started karate in 1986 aged 6 at Meadowbank Karate Group run by Hamish Adam 8th Dan. Chris progressed through the various 'Kyu' grades and received his black belt 1st Dan in 1994, his 2nd Dan followed in 2001 and his current 3rd Dan in 2005.
During Chris' 25 years of karate he has won many titles including the Scottish, British, European and Commonwealth Championships. It was after achieving his Scottish All Styles (heavy weight) and Wado European Champion (heavy weight) titles that Chris decided to retire from the national squad and to take up teaching.
During Chris' 25 years of karate he has won many titles including the Scottish, British, European and Commonwealth Championships. It was after achieving his Scottish All Styles (heavy weight) and Wado European Champion (heavy weight) titles that Chris decided to retire from the national squad and to take up teaching.
Instructor [top]
History [top]
2005 saw Chris open his first club in Portobello Community Centre. As the years have passed his reputation has grown and now has clubs in over nine different areas of Edinburgh and the Lothians, even as far a field as Stirling and Dunblane. All Chris's clubs continue to do well and grow.
CEK has various classes ranging from junior kids & advanced kids / adults to dedicated kata & Kumite (fighting) classes.
Children are accepted at the clubs from the age of 4 upwards and parents of the children are always welcome to stay and watch or better still join and learn the art of Karate. For current club locations and class times please refer to the class details page found here.
2005 saw Chris open his first club in Portobello Community Centre. As the years have passed his reputation has grown and now has clubs in over nine different areas of Edinburgh and the Lothians, even as far a field as Stirling and Dunblane. All Chris's clubs continue to do well and grow.
CEK has various classes ranging from junior kids & advanced kids / adults to dedicated kata & Kumite (fighting) classes.
Children are accepted at the clubs from the age of 4 upwards and parents of the children are always welcome to stay and watch or better still join and learn the art of Karate. For current club locations and class times please refer to the class details page found here.
Grading Structure [top]
The Scottish Karate Federation have set a grading syllabus that all junior members sit to progress through their grades. The first two grades; yellow and orange belts are achieved during normal class time and are classed as encouragement grades which are not to difficult to achieve and do not have a fee set against them. For upper grades of junior green, blue, purple and brown belts a formal grading examination is required along with the member holding a current Scottish Karate Federation issued licence, renewed yearly. These grades are held every three months and a nominal fee is set against this which covers the grading examination along with the awarded belt if achieved. After completion of the the junior grades your child will move to the formal 'Kyu' grade system which is the same level as required by an adult member, these examinations are also held every three months and again has a nominal fee covering the examination and new coloured belt if achieved.
The gradings to be achieved are as follows:
The Scottish Karate Federation have set a grading syllabus that all junior members sit to progress through their grades. The first two grades; yellow and orange belts are achieved during normal class time and are classed as encouragement grades which are not to difficult to achieve and do not have a fee set against them. For upper grades of junior green, blue, purple and brown belts a formal grading examination is required along with the member holding a current Scottish Karate Federation issued licence, renewed yearly. These grades are held every three months and a nominal fee is set against this which covers the grading examination along with the awarded belt if achieved. After completion of the the junior grades your child will move to the formal 'Kyu' grade system which is the same level as required by an adult member, these examinations are also held every three months and again has a nominal fee covering the examination and new coloured belt if achieved.
The gradings to be achieved are as follows:
Kids
Adults
White Belt
(Beginer)
(Beginer)
9th Kyu -
White Belt (Beginer)
White Belt (Beginer)
8th Kyu -
Yellow Belt
Yellow Belt
7th Kyu -
Orange Belt
Orange Belt
6th Kyu -
Green Belt
Green Belt
5th Kyu -
Blue Belt
Blue Belt
4th Kyu -
Purple Belt
Purple Belt
3rd Kyu -
Brown Belt
Brown Belt
2nd Kyu -
Brown Belt
Brown Belt
1st Kyu -
Brown Belt
Brown Belt
1st Dan -
Black Belt
Black Belt
Junior Yellow Belt
Junior Orange Belt
Junior Green Belt
Junior Blue Belt
Junior Purple Belt
Junior Brown Belt
After progressing through junior and Senior Kyu grades your child will be eiligible to sit their Dan grade (black belt) examination.
Benefits [top]
Karate is a fun and useful sport it can help children who have social or confidence issues and the kids are often required to support each other and build up team and club spirit. They will make new friends and might see a few familiar faces from their school classes as Chris works with all the Active Schools Co-ordinator's in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Often Chris takes part in Lothian Health Weeks by giving taster sessions at many Primary Schools. The training sessions also provide a positive outlet for excess or built up energy. More importantly it is an excellent way for your child to increase their fitness and have fun while doing so. We regularly attend competitions, and this builds up the childs confidence. If a child show's promise and dedication then they will be picked for Chris's "Elite" fighting team. This can take them all over Great Britain and Europe, which is a wonderful opportunity and learning experience. To fund these trips we hold regular fund raising events and we reward the children with "Fun Days" out. Chris Ewing Karate is always keen to hear from any kind of sponsors and this will be recognised on the childrens sports kit (joggers, t-shirts and hoodies) at competitions.
Karate is a fun and useful sport it can help children who have social or confidence issues and the kids are often required to support each other and build up team and club spirit. They will make new friends and might see a few familiar faces from their school classes as Chris works with all the Active Schools Co-ordinator's in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Often Chris takes part in Lothian Health Weeks by giving taster sessions at many Primary Schools. The training sessions also provide a positive outlet for excess or built up energy. More importantly it is an excellent way for your child to increase their fitness and have fun while doing so. We regularly attend competitions, and this builds up the childs confidence. If a child show's promise and dedication then they will be picked for Chris's "Elite" fighting team. This can take them all over Great Britain and Europe, which is a wonderful opportunity and learning experience. To fund these trips we hold regular fund raising events and we reward the children with "Fun Days" out. Chris Ewing Karate is always keen to hear from any kind of sponsors and this will be recognised on the childrens sports kit (joggers, t-shirts and hoodies) at competitions.
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8th Kyu -
Brown Belt Yellow Tag
Brown Belt Yellow Tag
7th Kyu -
Brown Belt Orange Tag
Brown Belt Orange Tag
6th Kyu -
Brown Belt Green Tag
Brown Belt Green Tag
5th Kyu -
Brown Belt Blue Tag
Brown Belt Blue Tag
4th Kyu -
Brown Belt Purple Tag
Brown Belt Purple Tag
3rd Kyu -
Brown Belt Red Tag
Brown Belt Red Tag
2nd Kyu -
Brown Belt Double Red Tag
Brown Belt Double Red Tag
1st Kyu -
Brown Belt Black Tag
Brown Belt Black Tag
1st Dan -
Black Belt
Black Belt
News
Page Last Updated 06/05/2012 - 9.20pm
May 2012
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CEK is looking to start 1 to 1 classes to help give the kids that extra edge on the mat against their opponents in Kumite, if you are interested could you please send Chris a message.
We are also on the look out for a club sponsor to help buy equipment and help our ELITE members by sending them to high standard competitions. If any club members can find a sponsor we can sort out free 1to1 classes with your kids. Again please contact Chris if you think you can setup a sponsorship.
CEK is looking to start 1 to 1 classes to help give the kids that extra edge on the mat against their opponents in Kumite, if you are interested could you please send Chris a message.
We are also on the look out for a club sponsor to help buy equipment and help our ELITE members by sending them to high standard competitions. If any club members can find a sponsor we can sort out free 1to1 classes with your kids. Again please contact Chris if you think you can setup a sponsorship.
6th May - Meadowbank Jnr & Cadet C'ships
Well done to all that took part in today's junior and cadet championships held in Meadowbank. CEK returned with a final medal tally of 7 gold, 5 silver & 11 bronze. Ensure and check out the full results on the events page.
Well done to all that took part in today's junior and cadet championships held in Meadowbank. CEK returned with a final medal tally of 7 gold, 5 silver & 11 bronze. Ensure and check out the full results on the events page.
April 2012
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the success of our Portobello club we have now outgrown our current location therefore from Saturday 21st April we will be relocating permanently to Portobello High School at Duddingstone Road (see class page here for location details).
Due to the success of our Portobello club we have now outgrown our current location therefore from Saturday 21st April we will be relocating permanently to Portobello High School at Duddingstone Road (see class page here for location details).
ANNOUNCEMENT
For those interested you can checkout a list of the competitors in each of the categories for the up coming Scottish International via the SportData.org web site. A link to this site has now been placed within our links section. Simply click on the logo and it will take you straight to the list of all karate tournament's worldwide, from there just click on the appropriate event listing.
For those interested you can checkout a list of the competitors in each of the categories for the up coming Scottish International via the SportData.org web site. A link to this site has now been placed within our links section. Simply click on the logo and it will take you straight to the list of all karate tournament's worldwide, from there just click on the appropriate event listing.
21st & 22nd April Scottish International Open
This past weekend saw the biggest tournament of the year so far being held at Meadowbank. The Scottish International Open attracted 497 competitors from 11 nations (Canada, England, France, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Scotland, Sweden & Wales).
C.E.K. once again took home a good haul of medals (19 Gold, 15 Silver & 16 Bronze) and were the second most successful club overall so well done to all and lets keep up this high standard. Results can be found on our events page, photos from the event to follow.
This past weekend saw the biggest tournament of the year so far being held at Meadowbank. The Scottish International Open attracted 497 competitors from 11 nations (Canada, England, France, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Scotland, Sweden & Wales).
C.E.K. once again took home a good haul of medals (19 Gold, 15 Silver & 16 Bronze) and were the second most successful club overall so well done to all and lets keep up this high standard. Results can be found on our events page, photos from the event to follow.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CEK is looking to start 1 to 1 classes to help give the kids that extra edge on the mat against their opponents in Kumite, if you are interested could you please send Chris a message.
We are also on the look out for a club sponsor to help buy equipment and help our ELITE members by sending them to high standard competitions. If any club members can find a sponsor we can sort out free 1to1 classes with your kids. Again please contact Chris if you think you can setup a sponsorship.
CEK is looking to start 1 to 1 classes to help give the kids that extra edge on the mat against their opponents in Kumite, if you are interested could you please send Chris a message.
We are also on the look out for a club sponsor to help buy equipment and help our ELITE members by sending them to high standard competitions. If any club members can find a sponsor we can sort out free 1to1 classes with your kids. Again please contact Chris if you think you can setup a sponsorship.
March 2012
4th March - Chojinkai Children's & Cadet Open
Check out the table below that shows this years medal tally progress against last years. Although it can be seen that we are just short of the total medal count but what can be seen is we are converting more of the bronze medals into the more important silver but especially gold medal positions. So this is excellent work by all and lets keep it up.
| GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | TOTAL | |
| 2011 | 40 | 46 | 97 | 183 |
| 2012 | 55 | 51 | 74 | 180 |
5th March - CEK Medal Tally Progress
C.E.K. took along 8 competitors to take part in this Kata only competition and returned with 2 silver & 6 bronze. Well done folks. Full results to follow soon.
18th March - Academy Kata Championships
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Please note that Saturday's classes have returned to there original location at Portobello Community Centre from Saturday 24th March
Please note that Saturday's classes have returned to there original location at Portobello Community Centre from Saturday 24th March
March Gradings & Fund Raising
Well done to all that sat their gradings at Dunblane last Thursday & Portobello yesterday everyone done really well with a very high standard set all day, all the parents should be really proud of their kids achievements as we are at CEK - Chris & Davie
During the Portobello gradings a bake sale was once again held to raise funds for the club and a grand total of £425 was collected, so once again thanks to all that baked & those that helped on the day.
Well done to all that sat their gradings at Dunblane last Thursday & Portobello yesterday everyone done really well with a very high standard set all day, all the parents should be really proud of their kids achievements as we are at CEK - Chris & Davie
During the Portobello gradings a bake sale was once again held to raise funds for the club and a grand total of £425 was collected, so once again thanks to all that baked & those that helped on the day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
With the Easter school holidays coming up at the end of the week please take note of the changes to the normal class schedules below:
Dunbar - Closed 2nd & 9th April, returns 16th
Tranent - Classes will be held in the Loch Centre on the 3rd & 10th April as 1 combined class at 7-8pm returns to Windygoul Primary School on the 17th
Gracemount - Closed 4th & 11th April, returns 18th
Longstone - Closed 4th April, 1 combined class on the 11th at St. Cuthbert's Church, returns to Longstone on the 18th
Dunblane - Closed 5th & 12th, returns 19th
Jack Kane - Open during holidays, normal times
Portobello - Open during holidays, normal times
We will be placing another order at the end of April for club tracksuits, if you want one then please speak to either Val or Chris. Tracksuits cost £60 each.
With the Easter school holidays coming up at the end of the week please take note of the changes to the normal class schedules below:
Dunbar - Closed 2nd & 9th April, returns 16th
Tranent - Classes will be held in the Loch Centre on the 3rd & 10th April as 1 combined class at 7-8pm returns to Windygoul Primary School on the 17th
Gracemount - Closed 4th & 11th April, returns 18th
Longstone - Closed 4th April, 1 combined class on the 11th at St. Cuthbert's Church, returns to Longstone on the 18th
Dunblane - Closed 5th & 12th, returns 19th
Jack Kane - Open during holidays, normal times
Portobello - Open during holidays, normal times
We will be placing another order at the end of April for club tracksuits, if you want one then please speak to either Val or Chris. Tracksuits cost £60 each.
CEK rose early on Sunday morning to catch a 6.30am coach for the 3 hour journey to Penrith to compete in the 6th Chojinkai Children's & Cadet Open Chapionships. There were many sleepy heads on the coach trip there and back but we were wide awake on the matts as once again our competitors didn't disappoint as they brought home 15 Gold, 13 Silver & 25 Bronze. Full results as usual can be found on our events page.
February 2012
CLOSURE DATES & HOLIDAY TIMES (updated)
Due to the school mid term holidays there are some changes to the regular class schedules so please take note of the revised dates & times below:
Wednesday 8th February
Gracemount class cancelled due to school disco and will resume as normal on the Wednesday 22nd February
Monday 13th February
Dunbar closed, all classes back to normal the following week.
Tuesday 14th February
Tranent classes will all be held in 1 combined class at The Loch Centre at 7-8pm. All classes back to normal the following week.
Wednesday 15th February
Longstone classes will be held in 1 combined class at St Cuthberts Church at 6.30-7.30pm (entrance next to the PDSA Building. All classes back to normal the following week.
Thursday 16th February
Dunblane closed, all classes back to normal the following week.
Friday 17th February
Jack Kane Centre classes all run as normal
Saturday 18th February
Portobello classes all run as normal
Please also note that due to electrical re-wiring work being carried out at Portobello Community Centre the Saturday classes on the 3rd & 10th of March will be held in Portobello High School, all classes being held at there usual times.
Due to the school mid term holidays there are some changes to the regular class schedules so please take note of the revised dates & times below:
Wednesday 8th February
Gracemount class cancelled due to school disco and will resume as normal on the Wednesday 22nd February
Monday 13th February
Dunbar closed, all classes back to normal the following week.
Tuesday 14th February
Tranent classes will all be held in 1 combined class at The Loch Centre at 7-8pm. All classes back to normal the following week.
Wednesday 15th February
Longstone classes will be held in 1 combined class at St Cuthberts Church at 6.30-7.30pm (entrance next to the PDSA Building. All classes back to normal the following week.
Thursday 16th February
Dunblane closed, all classes back to normal the following week.
Friday 17th February
Jack Kane Centre classes all run as normal
Saturday 18th February
Portobello classes all run as normal
Please also note that due to electrical re-wiring work being carried out at Portobello Community Centre the Saturday classes on the 3rd & 10th of March will be held in Portobello High School, all classes being held at there usual times.
12th February - East Whitburn Children's Karate Championships
CEK took part this weekend in the 30th running of the East Whitburn Children's Karate Championships. CEK entered 12 categories and came away with at least 1 medal placing in each of the categories entered, so fantastic effort guys. Our final medal tally was 6 Gold, 6 Silver & 7 Bronze. Full details of the results can be found on our events page or by clicking here.
Also ensure and check out some of the images from the day in our gallery link above or again by clicking here.
Also ensure and check out some of the images from the day in our gallery link above or again by clicking here.
19th February - Meadowbank Junior C'ships
CEK continued there good start to the year by coming home from the Meadowbank Junior Championships this past weekend with 6 Gold, 6 Silver and 9 Bronze medals. Well done to all but especially to the boys that were part of the under 4' 10" category which was a extremely large and there were some really tough fights.
Full results can be found here.
Full results can be found here.
26th February - 1st Wishaw Grand Prix
This weekend saw CEK take part in the 1st of this years 4 grand prix meetings and came home with another good haul of medals. The final tally was 10 Gold, 8 Silver & 11 Bronze. Fantastic effort from everyone again with many just missing out in the final placings.
A special congratulations goes to the adult competitiors especially the guys I thought you did a really good job, proud of all of you. - David Ewing
Full results can be found on the events or by clicking here
A special congratulations goes to the adult competitiors especially the guys I thought you did a really good job, proud of all of you. - David Ewing
Full results can be found on the events or by clicking here
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Please remember that this Saturdays classes will be held in Portobello High School NOT the usual venue due to the re-wiring works that are ongoing.
Please remember that this Saturdays classes will be held in Portobello High School NOT the usual venue due to the re-wiring works that are ongoing.
January 2012
ANNOUNCEMENT
As of January 2012 the class fees will rise by 50p to £5 per class. The last increase was two years ago, this current increase will stand for the next two years.
Chris
As of January 2012 the class fees will rise by 50p to £5 per class. The last increase was two years ago, this current increase will stand for the next two years.
Chris
ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2012 events diary has just been published so take note of the events you want to target this year. Further dates will be advised once the organisers publish these so check back regularly.
The 2012 events diary has just been published so take note of the events you want to target this year. Further dates will be advised once the organisers publish these so check back regularly.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Please note that the Longstone club is starting back on the 11th Jan 2012 with a single combined class at 6.30-7.30pm at St. Cuthbert's Church Hall then back to Redhall Primary School the following week.
Please note that the Longstone club is starting back on the 11th Jan 2012 with a single combined class at 6.30-7.30pm at St. Cuthbert's Church Hall then back to Redhall Primary School the following week.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Further to the recent announcement of the CEK Elite & B squads for 2012 a big thank you goes out to Image Printers of Edinburgh who have sponsored the squads and have provided the above t-shirts for all squad members. Your continued support is very much appreciated by all.
CEK travelled down to Worcester this past weekend for the first tournament of the year. Once again the squad that went didn't disappoint as they returned with 18 Gold, 18 Silver & 22 Bronze medals. An excellent start to the year well done guys.
Full results can be found by clicking here. Also a selection of photos from the Championships can be found in our gallery section found by clicking here.
Full results can be found by clicking here. Also a selection of photos from the Championships can be found in our gallery section found by clicking here.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Please note that there will be no fight class tomorrow at 12pm (21st Jan) at Portobello or any classes at Dunbar on Monday (23rd) Jan due to CEK traveling to Worcester for the Tobi Ishi Kai Open.
Good luck to everyone competing.
Please note that there will be no fight class tomorrow at 12pm (21st Jan) at Portobello or any classes at Dunbar on Monday (23rd) Jan due to CEK traveling to Worcester for the Tobi Ishi Kai Open.
Good luck to everyone competing.
22nd Jan - Tobi Ishi Kai Championships (updated)
December 2011
29th December
Well done to the 40 CEK members who made the effort to train tonight during the holidays, 1hr kumite and 1hr circuits, hard work pays of guys
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!
27th Dec - Bannantynes Spinning Class
Many thanks to Bannatyne's Health Club at Newcraighall, Edinburgh and especially Martin for organising the classes where they have once again allowed a select group of CEK karateka to take part in a combined spinning & circuit class. Many thanks also go to Mikey who took the classes and pushed us hard all they way. What a great way to work off the excesses of the last few days.
Once again thanks from all CEK and especially those that took part.
Once again thanks from all CEK and especially those that took part.
18th December - Canada Fund Raising
This weekend has seen the funds total increased by another £810.13 what a fantastic effort. This was achieved by a mixture of carol singing on Saturday afternoon in Portobello High Street (£73), bake sale during the gradings today (£475.13), xmas quiz sheets (£125) which was won by Ben McCabe who has won the £20 prize. The past few months CEK have also been running a guess the teddy bear's birthday (£137) which was won by Steven Bunce.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please note that due to circumstances out with our control we will no longer be running the dedicated beginners class at Portobello on a Saturday morning. Therefore Saturday classes will revert to there previous schedule, for a reminder click here.
Please note that due to circumstances out with our control we will no longer be running the dedicated beginners class at Portobello on a Saturday morning. Therefore Saturday classes will revert to there previous schedule, for a reminder click here.
ANNOUNCEMENT (updated)
Below are the Christmas class schedules, please take a note of these for your diary:
Dunbar - Last class 19th Dec, re-opens 16th Jan
Tranent - Last class 20th Dec, re-opens 10th Jan
Gracemount - Last class 21st Dec, re-opens 11th Jan
Longstone - Last class 21st Dec, re-opens 11th Jan for 1 week only at St. Cuthberts Church Hall for a single combined class at 6.30-7.30pm
Dunblane - Last class 22nd Dec, re-opens12th Jan
Jack Kane Ctr - Last class 16th Dec, re-opens 13th Jan
Portobello - Last class 17th Dec, re-opens 7th Jan
Please note that we are still running a couple of 1 off classes between Christmas & New Year at Portobello Community Centre as follows:
29th December & 5th January
6-7pm Fight Class
7-8pm Fitness Class
Best wishes to parents & students of CEK for the holiday season, our thanks to those parents who once again have given us their support to make this another successful year for CEK
Below are the Christmas class schedules, please take a note of these for your diary:
Dunbar - Last class 19th Dec, re-opens 16th Jan
Tranent - Last class 20th Dec, re-opens 10th Jan
Gracemount - Last class 21st Dec, re-opens 11th Jan
Longstone - Last class 21st Dec, re-opens 11th Jan for 1 week only at St. Cuthberts Church Hall for a single combined class at 6.30-7.30pm
Dunblane - Last class 22nd Dec, re-opens12th Jan
Jack Kane Ctr - Last class 16th Dec, re-opens 13th Jan
Portobello - Last class 17th Dec, re-opens 7th Jan
Please note that we are still running a couple of 1 off classes between Christmas & New Year at Portobello Community Centre as follows:
29th December & 5th January
6-7pm Fight Class
7-8pm Fitness Class
Best wishes to parents & students of CEK for the holiday season, our thanks to those parents who once again have given us their support to make this another successful year for CEK
ANNOUNCEMENT
The CEK Elite A & B Squads for 2012 have just been released and are as follows:
CEK Elite 'A' Squad - Girls:
Neve Ewing (Portobello), Kori Fital (Longstone), Amy Bunce (Portobello), Emma Fraser (Tranent), Eilidh Ritchie (Portobello), Erin Mcloed (Tranent), Fern Anderson (Tranent), Rachel Bunce (Portobello), Cara Murie (Portobello), Claire Logan (Tranent), Morgan Cunningham (Tranent), Rebecca Craig (Dunbar), Olivia Hand (Longstone), Jessica Ramsay (Portobello), Lily Thomson (Longstone), Rose Thomson (Longstone), Courtney Szabo (Longstone), Katie Blain (Portobello), Lucy Jardine (Tranent), Rachel Scotland (Portobello), Rachel Greig (Tranent), Holly Cunningham (Tranent)
CEK Elite 'A' Squad - Boys:
Joshua Bath (Dunbar), Logan Ritchie (Tranent), Harris Macintosh (Longstone), Conan Murie (Portobello), Alex Mclean (Portobello), Kyle Thomson (Longstone), Brodie Mackay (Portobello), Aaron Jardine (Tranent), Greg Anderson (Portobello), Barry Douglas (Dunblane), William Leslie (Tranent), Murray Ritchie (Portobello), Struan Ritchie (portobello) Connor Bell (Dunbar), Kerr Dobson (Portobello)
CEK Elite 'B' Squad:
Joshua McEwan (Tranent), Daniel Lyons (Portobello), Alan Rowan (Longstone) , Kalib Mcintyre (Tranent), Karla McIntyre (Tranent), Ryan Thinn (Portobello), Bradon Sivier (Portobello), Bradley Stevenson (Tranent) Adam Lewis (Portobello), Matthew Black (Longstone), Ben Laidlaw (Portobello), Ben McCabe (Tranent), Murray Godfrey (Longstone), Arron Peat (Portobello), Ronan Milligan (Portobello) ,Scott Patey (Dunbar), Michael Lonie (Portobello), Caitlyn Lonie (Portobello) Eve Laidlaw (Portobello), Lucy Cain (Portobello), Lauren Mills (Portobello), Mariah Lindsay (Tranent), Nicole Ferguson (Portobello), Amy Snedden (Tranent), April Adamson (Tranent), Lucy Hunter (Tranent)
Please note that the squads are not fixed for the year and you can still be promoted or demoted from them but to be promoted / retain your squad inclusion you need to be regularly doing well at Kata and/or Kumite competitions but MUST be training regulary.
The CEK Elite A & B Squads for 2012 have just been released and are as follows:
CEK Elite 'A' Squad - Girls:
Neve Ewing (Portobello), Kori Fital (Longstone), Amy Bunce (Portobello), Emma Fraser (Tranent), Eilidh Ritchie (Portobello), Erin Mcloed (Tranent), Fern Anderson (Tranent), Rachel Bunce (Portobello), Cara Murie (Portobello), Claire Logan (Tranent), Morgan Cunningham (Tranent), Rebecca Craig (Dunbar), Olivia Hand (Longstone), Jessica Ramsay (Portobello), Lily Thomson (Longstone), Rose Thomson (Longstone), Courtney Szabo (Longstone), Katie Blain (Portobello), Lucy Jardine (Tranent), Rachel Scotland (Portobello), Rachel Greig (Tranent), Holly Cunningham (Tranent)
CEK Elite 'A' Squad - Boys:
Joshua Bath (Dunbar), Logan Ritchie (Tranent), Harris Macintosh (Longstone), Conan Murie (Portobello), Alex Mclean (Portobello), Kyle Thomson (Longstone), Brodie Mackay (Portobello), Aaron Jardine (Tranent), Greg Anderson (Portobello), Barry Douglas (Dunblane), William Leslie (Tranent), Murray Ritchie (Portobello), Struan Ritchie (portobello) Connor Bell (Dunbar), Kerr Dobson (Portobello)
CEK Elite 'B' Squad:
Joshua McEwan (Tranent), Daniel Lyons (Portobello), Alan Rowan (Longstone) , Kalib Mcintyre (Tranent), Karla McIntyre (Tranent), Ryan Thinn (Portobello), Bradon Sivier (Portobello), Bradley Stevenson (Tranent) Adam Lewis (Portobello), Matthew Black (Longstone), Ben Laidlaw (Portobello), Ben McCabe (Tranent), Murray Godfrey (Longstone), Arron Peat (Portobello), Ronan Milligan (Portobello) ,Scott Patey (Dunbar), Michael Lonie (Portobello), Caitlyn Lonie (Portobello) Eve Laidlaw (Portobello), Lucy Cain (Portobello), Lauren Mills (Portobello), Mariah Lindsay (Tranent), Nicole Ferguson (Portobello), Amy Snedden (Tranent), April Adamson (Tranent), Lucy Hunter (Tranent)
Please note that the squads are not fixed for the year and you can still be promoted or demoted from them but to be promoted / retain your squad inclusion you need to be regularly doing well at Kata and/or Kumite competitions but MUST be training regulary.
November 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE (updated)
The Scottish Karate Federation are introducing changes to the current license record books and CEK have been chosen to be the first club to be implemented. Therefore over the next week you will be handed a renewal form at your next class. There is a small administration charge imposed by the SKF (not CEK) of £2. Please fill in the form and return it with the old record book ASAP especially as there is a grading coming up next month (18th December). Please note that all attendance stamps will be transferred into the new record book, you will not lose them!
The Scottish Karate Federation are introducing changes to the current license record books and CEK have been chosen to be the first club to be implemented. Therefore over the next week you will be handed a renewal form at your next class. There is a small administration charge imposed by the SKF (not CEK) of £2. Please fill in the form and return it with the old record book ASAP especially as there is a grading coming up next month (18th December). Please note that all attendance stamps will be transferred into the new record book, you will not lose them!
ANNOUNCEMENT
Congratulations to Claire Logan who has finished the year at the top of the CEK junior medal table with an impressive tally of 21 Gold, 5 Silver & 8 Bronze.
Congratulations also goes to Willie Leslie who has topped the cadets & adults medal table with 4 Gold, 0 Silver & 1 Bronze.
Congratulations also goes to Willie Leslie who has topped the cadets & adults medal table with 4 Gold, 0 Silver & 1 Bronze.
20th Nov - SKGB Kumite Championships
Congratulations to all from CEK that helped us finish the year with a medal flurry as we took another 55 medals today at the SKGB Kumite Championships held in Meadowbank. 15 Gold, 19 Silver & 21 Bronze which helps us smash last years total yearly medal tally of 526 by taking a total this year of 725! Well done everyone.
13th Nov 2011 - CEK Club Championship
CEK held there annual club championships today at Portobello Town Hall, what a fantastic day with just under 200 competitors from all 6 of CEK's clubs spread all over the Edinburgh & Lothians area. Congratulations to all the winners details of which can be found by clicking here.
We would like to thank everybody from the CEK famly who all chipped in to make this years championships a great success, there are too many people to personally thank who helped by uplifting mats, door staff, making teas, time keepers, first aiders or simply encouraging the kids. However we would like to thank the following ref's for giving up their time to make todays championships a top class event. Therefore thanks to Bobby Morton, Mark Marshall, Rab McQueen, David Johnstone, Allan Miller, Stuart Robertson, Mark McCool, Graham McCann, Charlie Lindsay, Andy Brown, Kirtin Bonnor & Grant Bonnor
CEK held there annual club championships today at Portobello Town Hall, what a fantastic day with just under 200 competitors from all 6 of CEK's clubs spread all over the Edinburgh & Lothians area. Congratulations to all the winners details of which can be found by clicking here.
We would like to thank everybody from the CEK famly who all chipped in to make this years championships a great success, there are too many people to personally thank who helped by uplifting mats, door staff, making teas, time keepers, first aiders or simply encouraging the kids. However we would like to thank the following ref's for giving up their time to make todays championships a top class event. Therefore thanks to Bobby Morton, Mark Marshall, Rab McQueen, David Johnstone, Allan Miller, Stuart Robertson, Mark McCool, Graham McCann, Charlie Lindsay, Andy Brown, Kirtin Bonnor & Grant Bonnor
12th Nov 2011 - Black Belt Grading
Congratulations to Jessica Ramsay & Aaron Jardine who both passed their 1st Dan black belt gradings held tonight at Meadowbank.
ANNOUNCEMENT - CEK Club C'ships
To ensure the smooth running of the championships next week please ensure you come along to Portobello Town Hall at the following times:
Boys & Girls 5-7yrs Check In 9am start 9.30am
Boys & Girls 8-9yrs Check In 10am start 10.30am
Boys & Girls 10-12yrs Check In 11am start 11.30am
Boys & Girls 13+ / Adults Check In 12pm start 12.30pm
Please note that we hope to run the day as close to the above schedule as possible but delays may develop.
CEK would like to thank all the Ref's and helpers who will be giving up their time to make this a great day for the kids. We would also like to thank Winning Post Trophies for sponsoring the mixed pairs event.
Hope everyone has a great day.
To ensure the smooth running of the championships next week please ensure you come along to Portobello Town Hall at the following times:
Boys & Girls 5-7yrs Check In 9am start 9.30am
Boys & Girls 8-9yrs Check In 10am start 10.30am
Boys & Girls 10-12yrs Check In 11am start 11.30am
Boys & Girls 13+ / Adults Check In 12pm start 12.30pm
Please note that we hope to run the day as close to the above schedule as possible but delays may develop.
CEK would like to thank all the Ref's and helpers who will be giving up their time to make this a great day for the kids. We would also like to thank Winning Post Trophies for sponsoring the mixed pairs event.
Hope everyone has a great day.
6th Nov - Azami Kata Championships
Congratulations to Greg Anderson who took a bronze medal in the Dan grade category today.
October 2011
30th Oct - 4th Wishaw Grand Prix
This past weekend saw the final Grand Prix meeting held in Wishaw where CEK returned with 13 Gold, 6 Silver & 12 Bronze medals on the day. Congratulations also goes to the following for becoming the 2011 Grand Prix Champions:
Kori Fital, Holly Cunningham, Claire Logan, Morgan Cunningham, Joshua Bath, Alex McLean, Struan Ritchie & William Leslie
Additional congratulations goes to Kori as she managed to achieve the clean sweep of winning all 4 Grand Prix meetings and becomes the Grand Champion.
Kori Fital, Holly Cunningham, Claire Logan, Morgan Cunningham, Joshua Bath, Alex McLean, Struan Ritchie & William Leslie
Additional congratulations goes to Kori as she managed to achieve the clean sweep of winning all 4 Grand Prix meetings and becomes the Grand Champion.
28th Oct - Youth Coach of The Year Awards
Congratulations to our coach who was recently secretly nominated for an Edinburgh Council Youth Coach of the Year Award where Chris collected the runner up spot at an awards ceremony held at Ratho Climbing Centre.
This is the first time that Karate has been represented at these awards. As a result of his runners up award Chris has now been put forward for a national award, all at CEK wish you luck.
15th October - European Wado C'ships
Last weekend C.E.K. had a select few members travel to Germany as part of the Scottish Karate Federations squad to compete in the European Wado Championships. Congratulations goes to Rose Thomson & Jessica Ramsay who both got bronze medals. Full results can be found on the SKF web site by clicking here.
9th October - Academy Kata Championships
Well done to Kori Fital, Lauren Mills, Eve Laidlaw & Ben Laidlaw who all achieved medal placing's today at the Academy Kata Championships held at Westerhails. Ensure and check out the detailed results by clicking here & a selection of images from the day are now in the gallery section here.
2nd & 3rd October - British Int. Open
The biggest karate sporting event of the year was held at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow with 2 days of kata plus individual & team kumite competition. Over 900 competitors from 17 countries from all corners of the globe took part. Well done to all that participated especially those from C.E.K. where we now have 7 individual British Champions (gold), 9 runners up (silver) & 12 bronze medalists. In addition to this we are also home to 3 team gold, 2 team silver & 4 team bronze.
Following the end of the competition C.E.K. were confirmed as the second most successful club at the championships with Scottish clubs holding the first 3 places!
Following the end of the competition C.E.K. were confirmed as the second most successful club at the championships with Scottish clubs holding the first 3 places!